McLean Hospital looks to Camden's Fox Hill for alcohol, drug rehab center
(8) Residential treatment facilities for comprehensive alcohol and related drug treatment programs providing concurrent treatment for addiction and/or other associated psychiatric disorders Such residential treatment facilities shall contain a minimum …
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Northbound Treatment Services Now Addresses Women's Binge Drinking Problem
Northbound Treatment Services, the Southern California based alcohol and drug addiction treatment center, is now offering gender specific addiction treatment solution to the women's binge drinking problem sweeping the country. According to a recent …
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LA's Answer to Soho House
Max Russo, a 31-year-old native Angeleno who previously owned treatment centers for young adults with drug and alcohol problems, co-founded 41 Ocean. Mr. Russo grew up in a Hollywood household—his father helped discover Bette Midler and went on …
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Gateway Unites Medicine and Therapy to Treat Drug Addiction
When medication assisted treatment is part of an integrated drug treatment program, the likelihood of a person staying in treatment and remaining drug free is increased. Treatment for dependency on opiates, alcohol or other substances can include the …
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Rose Hill, Massena Central partnering with goal of safe, drug–free schools
The school district's Safe and Drug Free Schools Committee — which includes residents, board of education members, administrators, nursing staff and guidance counselors – has recognized that helping students with possible drug and alcohol problems …
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Graterford woman in Chester County prison sex…
Bortner, although crediting the woman for having voluntarily entered into two alcohol rehabilitation facilities following her arrest in September, nevertheless sentenced her to 11½ to 23 months in county prison for the probation violation. RELATED …
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Rehab centre offers hope
Arriving three months ago at Karobran New Life Centre near Wrattonbully from Kenton-on-sea, South Africa, they are committed to helping with the rehabilitation of people with drug and alcohol problems. "I've been involved in ministry now for over 10 …
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Many treated for alcohol misuse in SE
According to the HSE report, Overview of Drug Misuse 2011, over 2,800 people were treated for substance misuse in Carlow, Kilkenny, south Tipperary, Waterford and Wexford. Of these, 61% were treated for alcohol misuse. This was followed by cannabis …
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Suffolk: Children aged 12 treated for alcohol abuse
CHILDREN as young as 12 have needed specialist treatment for alcohol problems in Suffolk, new figures reveal. Comments; Email; Print. To send a link to this page to a friend, you must be logged in. The statistics, for the last three years, show 355 …
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Faith-based drug and alcohol rehab ministry offers second chances
2, Heinen, 24, graduated from the 4:13 program, a faith-based drug and alcohol rehabilitation ministry that's part of Upward Community Services at the Covington church. “Tonight we get the opportunity to celebrate another changed life,” the Rev. Alfred …
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Pilot suspended for failing blood-alcohol test in Minneapolis
Hall said most airlines and other transportation companies now have effective programs to identify and get treatment for employees with drug or alcohol problems. But, he said, an incident like Friday's should lead to a re-examination of protocols …
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Based on a 2007 survey, 7.8 percent of individuals aged 12 or older needed alcohol treatment for an alcohol problem in the past year; 8.1 percent received treatment at a substance use treatment facility; 4.5 percent required treatment but did not receive it; and 87.4 percent did not receive treatment and did not see the need for it. Only 27.9 percent of individuals who did not receive treatment for alcohol dependency but felt they needed it made an effort to receive treatment in the prior year. Estimates for 2004-2007 reflect that the most frequent reasons stated for not receiving treatment for alcohol dependency were not being ready to stop using alcohol, and insurance costs. Other reasons involved the social stigma associated with receiving treatment, feeling that treatment centers were not accessible enough, not feeling the need for treatment or thinking they could handle the problem on their own, and not knowing where to find treatment.

The abuse of alcohol affects the physical, mental, and fiscal health of millions of individuals each year. Alcohol treatment programs includes a wide array of programs designed to effectively treat alcohol dependence or abuse; however, there are many individuals who need treatment but refuse to use these resources, refusing to recognize the necessity of them. By increasing the public’s awareness of the symptoms of alcohol problems, widening screening for alcohol issues in primary care and emergency departments, and by ensuring that individuals are matched with the proper intervention or treatment services, an abundance of lives can be saved. Additionally, they can help to improve the lives of alcohol abusers, their families, and other citizens in the community.

In a 2007 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) survey, respondents were asked if they ever felt they needed alcohol treatment at any time in the prior year but did not receive it. The chart below depicts the statistics for individuals needing treatment for an alcohol problem.

Figure 1. Needed Treatment for an Alcohol Problem in the Past Year among Persons Aged 12 or Older, by Demographic Characteristics: 2007

Among individuals who required treatment for alcohol use, it was determined that adults aged 26 or older were more likely than adolescents and young adults to have gotten treatment at a treatment facility; there was not much difference as it relates to gender.

When an alcoholic decides to undergo treatment, he must first rid himself of the alcohol inside his body. This grueling process of detoxification can create severe withdrawal symptoms. Depending on the severity, he may be required to undergo inpatient or outpatient care. Most often, outpatient care is the chosen route, provided there is a sober individual present to assist the alcoholic during the process.

Alcohol treatment should not be underestimated, as it helps to have a licensed physician determine whether medication and/or therapy is necessary. Furthermore, there are a bevy of treatment facilities available to assist with alcohol dependency. Visit SAMHSA’s website, click on the facility locator, and you will be able to find one located near you. Additionally, many of these facilities are publicly funded.

Drug Enforcement Agnecy (DEA) – http://www.usdoj.gov/dea/index.htm
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services (SAMHSA) – http://www.samhsa.gov/
National Institue of Health (NIH) – http://www.nih.gov/