alcoholism and substance abuse

Alcoholism Treatment Facilities: Wedding Banquet Facilities

Picking from the many banquet facilities Olympia is a major undertaking.  After the couple has picked a date the next thing to be done is finding a venue.  In fact, it would probably be wise to have an approximate date for the wedding and then see what the different banquet facilities Olympia have available.   Weddings are big business and take a lot of time to plan.   Read more... ...

New Helpline in Oradell Assists Teens Find Addiction Treatment

...  Treatment LIGHTNING RELEASES (4/2/2014) –Drug and alcohol abuse has been a major problem in Oradell, NJ for a many years. The alarming rate of teen substance abuse is particularly disturbing. To help address this issue, a new helpline has been implemented to … Read more on Ticker Report State bans Recovery Center in Sullivan County from accepting new patients The Sullivan County Recovery Center is unable to accept new patients while under investigation by the state Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services. The center is Sullivan County's major facility for alcohol and drug treatment, and many are … Read more on Times Herald-Record Read ...

How Obamacare Is Changing Addiction Treatment Coverage

...  Obamacare Is Changing Addiction Treatment Coverage The federal government, for example, released final regulations in November concerning the ACA's requirements that mental health and substance abuse treatment receive equal footing with medical health care. More from The Fix: Neurofeedback: If It Can … Read more on Huffington Post Lawmakers push for drug abuse treatment, recovery funding Between heroin and prescription drugs, the state association of alcoholism and substance abuse providers says more people die now from overdoses than motor vehicle crashes. In addition to more funding for prevention, treatment, and recovery, Long … Read more on WRGB Read ...

Lawmakers Warn of Growing Heroin Problem

...  warn of growing heroin problem Legislators and professionals who treat alcoholics and drug addicts convened on Tuesday, March 4 in Albany to participate in the Association of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Providers advocacy day in an attempt to highlight the need for increased … Read more on Legislative Gazette Santa Cruz County leaders begin plan to tackle area's drug, alcohol problems The gathering kicked off the county's Substance Abuse Treatment and Intervention Strategic Plan, which aims to integrate the county's approach to treatment. The plan is expected to be presented to the County Board of Supervisors in September. "Tonight ...

Alcohol Abuse Clinic: Outpatient or Inpatient Alcohol Substance Abuse Treatment Is Better?

An outpatient is a patient who is not hospitalized for one day or more but who visits a hospital, or clinic for treatment. Treatment provided in this manner is also known as ambulatory care. An inpatient is a patient who is admitted to the hospital and stays overnight or for an indeterminate time, usually several days or weeks. In some cases, like coma and alcohol addictions, patients have been in hospitals for one year or more. Treatment provided in this manner is called inpatient care. Read more... ...

Gambling in Litchfield County Often Remains a Silent Addiction

Gambling in Litchfield County often remains a silent addiction “It takes some outside interference to trigger someone to engage in self-help treatment,” said Nelson, adding that by the time gamblers come to see him, they have usually gotten to a point where their life is completely unmanageable. Gambling is … Read more on Torrington Register Citizen New Addiction Helpline Provides Teens with Information on Rehab Addiction recovery specialists are available 24/7 to provide callers of the toll-free helpline with important information that could lead to sobriety and recovery. By utilizing this innovative new helpline, parents and teenagers can make … Learning … Read more on PR Web (press release) Read more... ...

Support Groups, Clubs, and Services

...  Groups, Clubs, and Services Sauk Valley Group Alcoholics Anonymous, noon and 8 p.m., open, Big Book; back door, 1503 First Ave., Rock Falls. Free blood pressure check, 1-3 p.m., Amboy Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, 15 W. Wasson Road, Amboy, 815-857-2550. Alcoholics … Read more on Saukvalley Treatment groups step up to fill the gap as ADDS is shutting down Erie County's Office of Mental Health is coordinating with the state Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services to keep those facilities open, according to Peter Anderson, spokesman for Poloncarz. In an email message, Anderson said the goal is … Read more on Buffalo News Read ...