Destination Hope Drug Rehab for Women Highlights the Increased Risk for …
Destination Hope: The Women's Program, a nationally recognized gender specific substance abuse treatment, alcohol and drug rehab for women facility in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, has specialized programs for women with post-traumatic stress disorder, …
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Malibu, California-based Adolescent Drug Rehab Treatment Center, Paradigm …
Jennifer teaches women safety and self-defense techniques, how to avoid dangerous situations and how to defend themselves using “weapons” that can be found in a woman's purse. Paradigm Malibu is the only residential teen drug treatment program …
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Coral Gables, Florida Area Welcomes Recovery Associates, Providing Services …
Recovery Associates is a drug and alcohol treatment center that provides a variety of programs and services for men, women and teens struggling with chemical dependency issues. WEST PALM BEACH, FL (PRWEB) July 05, 2013. Recovery Associates is …
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Question by Young grasshopper: Why do bad things for our bodies feel good?
I mean like alcohol, drugs, chocolate, cutting.. I mean obviously someone cutting is in immense pain but it feels better to cut, at least for a while because chemicals are released ..

I mean from a philosophical, or biological point ofview, I find it ironic that it feels good to destroy ourselves.

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Answer by Amy
there is always pleasure attached to pain. Cant have one without the other. If ur into the hard core religious view, its because all sin is tempting and alluring, or else we wouldnt be compelled to it.

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Question by Danyel: What type of education would I need to become an RN at a substance abuse detox facility?
I am currently going to school for pre-health with a nursing concentration, until I have the requirements to apply for nursing. I would like to be able to work as an RN in a substance abuse facility. I was wondering if anyone could give me any advise as to how to go about doing this? I do not know if I will need to specialize in a certain area in order to do so or not? If anyone could help me out in regards to what to do education wise I would really appreciate it! Thanks!

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Answer by MeMeMe
Hi,

First off, good for you for wanting to work in addiction treatment! I’m an addictions counselor and have been working in mental health (mostly suicide prevention) for 7 years and we certainly need more qualified RNs in the field. So I think you will have an easy time finding work once you’re finished with school.

As for your question… To become an RN, you need to go to nursing school. Although I’m sure you already know this. As for specializing in addiction treatment, I don’t believe there are any additional requirements, but it would be good if you have experience working with addicts or at least a greater knowledge of treating clients with addiction. So I would suggest trying to get an internship of some sort with a treatment center in your area. They may not let you do much while you’re in school, but you will be able to put it on your resume. You can learn a lot from observing how things work in treatment. The other suggestion I have would be to take some extra classes that focus on substance abuse. Drug addicts and alcoholics face a variety of special issues separate from the “normal” population you would be working with in a hospital. Most community colleges and some universities now offer programs where you can learn more about these issues. I don’t know where you live, but you may want to start looking for college programs titled “Addictions Counseling” or “Addictions Studies.” Classes you may want to take would be any type of pharmacology, a bloodborne pathogens/infectious disease class, and even alternative treatments to addiction classes. It could also help to take a few classes for addictions counselors like group therapy, individual therapy, or something similar. These will definitely help you in the future in terms of communicating with your clients.

The most important thing I would think an RN working in addiction should have to be educated about is prescription drugs of abuse. Normally when I do an intake on a client coming into treatment, they have been medically prescribed multiple addictive drugs that only contribute to and exacerbate their disease (addiction). Usually these include opiate painkillers, benzodiazepines, and other sedatives and tranquilizers. I had a client once who was on NINE different benzos which she had been on for years, all prescribed by doctors for things like insomnia, anxiety, and even hypothyroidism. This is so egregious and disgusting to me! They were killing her. She obviously had to be medically detoxed for risk of seizures and death from her meds. And needless to say, after being evaluated by our MD, she didn’t NEED any of the pills.

Anyway, I’m rambling. Just excited to see someone wanting to help in the field of addiction treatment. It is rare these days, it seems. But what a satisfying and rewarding job. Good luck to you!!!

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Question by Sugarbaby: Are there any free or discount drug rehabilitation out there?
A close friend of mine is addicted to Heroine, and Cocaine, and wants to get clean. she’s tried on her own, but continues to fall into that lifestyle. She wants to get professional help, but can’t afford it. We live in Los angeles. She’s trying to get MediCal, but even then it will be hard foe her to find a program she can afford. Anyone know of any free or discount re-hab programs or psycologists or something who coudl help her in California?

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Answer by mdbpdac
Here are a few links that I found. Below are some links that I found when doing a search for “low-cost drug rehab in California” The first two links have prices listed for various treatments. The last link, you have to call them and they will give you prices for treatment. I hope these links help. I wish you the best of luck in finding an affordable treatment.

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Malibu Residents Frustrated by Impact of Rehab Facilities
Lindsay Lohan is currently undergoing court-mandated treatment at the famous Cliffside Malibu facility. Richard Taite, founder and CEO of Cliffside Malibu, said everyone recognizes the need for top-notch drug and alcohol treatment. “But nobody wants it …
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Best Drug Rehabilitation CEO Per Wickstrom Helps Raise Funds for Drug Free …
Per Wickstrom, the CEO of holistic treatment facilities including Best Drug Rehabilitation, recently joined forces with Mack Alive's Partnership for a Drug Free Detroit in honoring four metro Detroiters who have made a significant contribution to their …
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Question by Sarah S: What do you do when your partner drinks and becomes aggressive and does’nt remember a thing in the morning?
I live with a man who drinks occassionally and becomes very verbally abusive and very aggressive and shouts and slams doors and then does’nt remember a thing in the morning and is sorry and crying all over the place, while broken things lie all over the house. I am scared if i leave him of what he is capable of doing.

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Answer by Chris F
Well, I would leave him. But, that’s just me. You don’t seem to care enough about yourself to do that.

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