Addiction Reference Articles

Mar

07

A Review of Limen House-Women’s in Delaware

The Limen House consists of 2 halfway houses; there is one for men and one for women. Their residential therapeutic treatment program is designed for recovering alcoholics and addicts. Their clients have a safe place to stay as they work toward their full recovery from alcoholism and drug dependency.

Feb

28

A Review of Valley Healthcare Systems in West Virginia

Valley HealthCare System has been around since 1969 and was founded by West Virginia University. In 1972 after Valley Counseling Service affiliated with The Human Resource Association they merged as Valley Community Mental Health Services. At one time Valley was a small counseling center that was located at the University building in their basement. They have grown into a large comprehensive behavioral health program that serves multiple counties.

Throughout the years, Valley has expanded their program which includes services for people with disabilities, people with developmental disabilities, mental health issues, and for individuals with problems stemming from chemical dependency. Valley is a nonprofit organization that’s making a huge positive difference in the lives of the people in the counties of Monongalia, Marion, Preston and Taylor.

Feb

21

A Review of Aldersgate Youth Service Bureau in Pennsylvania

Aldersgate is a non for profit organization with multiple programs that serves their community offering counseling, education for substance abuse and the prevention of substance abuse, community outreach and foster care. It’s extremely obvious that Aldersgate cares about their community and young people doing everything they can to promote a healthy and safe environment for everyone.

Aldersgate Aldersgate Youth Service Bureau in Pennsylvania has been around for more than 35 years, and their staff consists of more than 25 highly skilled professionals that are dedicated to providing the highest level of care possible to their community. Currently Aldersgate is a youth and family social service agency. They provide services to the residents of Montgomery, Philadelphia and Bucks counties.

Feb

14

A Review of Weems Mental Health Alcohol Abuse Program in Mississippi

In 1970 Weems Community Mental Health Center started out with 30 employees through 9 countries and is now an organization that employs over 225 employees and has over 200,000 clients every year. They have a huge range of services they offer now, they started out as basic outpatient mental health counseling. Now they offer more structured services which includes:

Children’s Day Treatment Programs
Employee Assistance Programs
Residential and Intensive Outpatient Substance Abuse Treatment
Services for the elderly

Feb

07

A Review of Adult Addiction Clinic in Maryland

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The Department of Health in Maryland provides their residents with education, referrals, screenings and treatment when needed in order to help them stay as healthy as they can be. Their Behavioral Health Bureau focuses on the health and well-being of their residents by assessing problems and promoting behavioral health through education, prevention and treatment.

There are 3 major programs offered by the Bureau which includes Adolescent and Family Services, Adult Addiction Services, and Community Treatment Services. They also administer grants that provide services for victims of sexual assault and domestic violence and for children who are grieving due to the loss of a family member.

Jan

31

A Review of Albany Addiction Associates in Georgia

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Private Clinic Albany (PCA) is a Methadone Clinic in Albany Georgia who understands just how easy it is to become addicted to Opiates like Heroin and prescription drugs. The philosophy of the clinic is straight forward and simple, they exist for the sole purpose of offering people treatment for substance abuse and addiction to prescription pain medication and Heroin.

At Private Clinic Albany they realize how strong addiction is and just how easy it is to become addicted to Codeine, Dilaudid, Heroin, Hydrocodone, Lortab, Lorcet, Percocet, Percodan, Morphine, Oxycodone and Oxycontin. They are here to make a difference in the lives of those addicted to Opiates because they care.

Jan

24

A Review of The Coleman Institute in Indiana

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The Coleman Institute which is run under Dr. Peter Coleman has been in existence since 1998. The programs they have developed for detoxification are unique and effective and have achieved remarkable results. Over a thousand patients have been treated for detoxification and their success rate is 98%. Their unique programs help detoxify and stabilize patients from the effects of opiates, alcohol, and benzodiazepines.

Dr. Coleman is a recovering addict as well as the National Medical Director and founder of the Coleman Institute. Dr. Coleman understands that the patient experiences deep and intense levels of pain when detoxing because he has gone through the same experiences. Dr. Coleman also understands the challenges and stress that goes along with sobriety, especially long-term sobriety.

Jan

17

A Review of A Safe Haven Foundation in Illinois

A Safe Haven Foundation (ASHF) offers care for those in crisis and transition. Necessary tools are offered to those in need in order to rebuild their lives. ASHF helps families and individuals change their lives so they can become active, responsible and healthy people so eventually they can participate in a responsible way in their community.

A Safe Haven Foundation offers housing, education, and training which supports and empowers people as they change their lives. For those that have been homeless, those that abuse alcohol or drugs, or those individuals that find themselves in crisis, ASHF is there for those individuals who want to change their lives in a dramatic way.

Jan

10

A Review of A Chance for Change Counseling in Arizona

A Chance for Change Counseling offers individuals, couples and teenagers the opportunity for lasting change in their lives. Kathy Radina has been a counselor for close to 20 years in the Valley and has helped many people make changes in their lives. A Chance for Change Counseling offers a supportive and safe therapeutic environment and Kathy Radina, M. Ed offers her clients education, homework and exercises which increases awareness. Her clients learn new ways to reclaim their ‘lost self’ and realize their full potential which brings new meaning to their lives.

Jan

03

A Review of Al-Anon Family Group Rehabilitation Center In Iowa

The Al-Anon Family Group is a fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who gather together and share their experiences, strengths, and hope in order to solve their common problems. Al-Anon believes alcoholism is a family illness and that through changed attitudes it can aid recovery.

Al-Anon is a wonderful program that has been helping people for over 55 years. They also offer Alateen for their younger members. Al-Anon offers strength and hope to friends and families of alcoholics and problem drinkers. Al-Anon was started in 1951 by Lois Wilson and Alateen was started in 1957 because spouses of the problem drinker as well as their children require treatment too.