Alcoholic Treatment Centers

For most people who drink, alcohol is a pleasant accompaniment to social activities. Moderate alcohol use (up to two drinks per day for men and one drink per day for women and older people) is not harmful for most adults. Nonetheless, a large number of people get into serious trouble because of their drinking. Currently, nearly 14 million Americans (1 in every 13 adults) abuse alcohol or are alcoholics. For these people dealing with alcohol abuse or alcoholism, it is important that they seek treatment in order to help them overcome their alcoholism and achieve recovery.

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Alcoholic Treatment Centers News Articles

• The Dark Side of Prescription Drugs

  By Patti Geier, LCSW
  
  Prescription drug addiction usually begins by genuinely needing the drug that's been prescribed for medical reasons...but somewhere along the line it progressively turns to the regular use/abuse of the medication in an attempt to satisfy emotional and psychological needs. Read Full Article »

• Marijuana Facts For Teens

  Get answers to some of the questions about marijuana most commonly asked by teens, including what are the short- and long-term effects of using marijuana; what effect does it have on regular activities, such as driving, studying, and sports; what does using marijuana do to the brain and to the body; how addictive is it; and what can you do to get help if you want to stop using. Read Full Article »

• Does Your Family's History of Alcoholism Put You at Risk?

  If you're among the millions who have a parent, grandparent, or other close relative with alcoholism, does that mean problems with alcohol are inevitable for you too? Read Full Article »

• Teen Substance Abuse: What Parents Don’t Know Could Hurt Their Kids

  By Meghan Vivo
  
  The teenage years are all about developing a personal identity. As part of this period of self-exploration, many teens will break rules, defy authority, and possibly experiment with drugs and alcohol. To help parents determine whether their child may have a problem with drugs or alcohol, Laurie Wilmot, LCSW, provides responses to some of parents’ most common questions. Read Full Article »

• The Future of Teen Addiction Treatment--Trends and Predictions from Jeff Nalin, Psy.D.

  By Meghan Vivo
  
  In this article, Jeff Nalin, Psy.D., co-founder and executive director of Echo Malibu, an innovative residential treatment program for adolescents in Malibu, California, weighs in on the trends in teen-focused substance abuse treatment programs and makes predictions about what changes we can anticipate in the years ahead. Read Full Article »

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