Believe Addiction Center Offering Effective Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation …
Boca Raton, FL — (SBWIRE) — 05/16/2013 — Believe Addiction Center, a concerned organization helping clients overcoming their alcohol and drug addiction, is now offering effective defenses to control and dissipate such addictions. Concerning the same …
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Salvation Army auto auction set for Saturday
A recovering alcoholic, Brewer has been working his way through the Salvation Army's nine-month substance abuse rehabilitation program and is set to graduate June 25. “It's turned my whole life around,” he said. On Wednesday, his job was to assist …
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Question by : Can the uninsured and unemployed go to alcohol rehab too?
Ok, I am 20 years old now and I am no longer in denial of being an alcoholic. I realize it now. My life is so messed up and I want to change before things get even worse. The only problem is that now I am jobless again due to my alcoholism and I am close to broke. Do rehabs accept people with no insurance or a job even? Thank you…..

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Answer by Nina
Dear One, Congratulations on your epiphany!!! You will have a great life being sober. I know of only one place to go and that is Salvation Army. They help you in every way possible. Be open, willing and honest, and all will be given to you. I am so proud of you! Take good care.

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When someone becomes dependent on alcohol, it affects them physically. If their body does not get the alcohol it has become used to, withdrawal symptoms result. These often occur within 24 hours of having the last drink. The effects vary very much from person to person.

Side effects include shaking, perspiring, vomiting and even hallucinating. Without alcohol, these symptoms can carry on for up to a week and can become very severe. However, they are not just unpleasant, these symptoms can be potentially very serious, making a person very ill or even potentially causing death in the worst cases. This is why anyone who has been drinking heavily over a long period of time should always consult a medical professional before suddenly giving up drinking.

Alcohol detox, through medication, can help to manage the worst of these symptoms. Often the medication prescribed is chlordiazepoxide and the detox can be done under the supervision of a GP or in a rehab clinic. Each patient will be assessed individually to evaluate exactly what their detox needs are – highly personalised treatment has a greater chance of successes than a standard package for everyone.

Usually the first day without alcohol will be managed with a strong dose of the medication. This dosage will gradually be reduced over the course of a few days. This process stops or minimises the worst withdrawal symptoms. Patients can not drink any alcohol whilst they are taking detox medication. In a rehab clinic, clients may be expected to take a breathalyser test to prove they are not drinking.

Some people find detox better in a rehab clinic rather than as an outpatient.

This is often the case for people who don’t have support at home or who suffer especially badly with withdrawal symptoms. It can also be beneficial for people who have tried and failed a number of times to stop drinking. Alcohol detox in a rehab clinic means round-the-clock supervision and support and this appeals to many people, especially those with illnesses caused by alcohol abuse. The comfortable, safe and relaxing environment of a rehab clinic can also help many people cope with stopping drinking.

During managed detox, some people feel fairly well. However, there can still be some side effects, even if they are minimised. Common issues include mild anxiety, light insomnia and bearable nausea.

People undergoing detoxification may also be prescribed vitamins to help boost their health. B1 – Thiamine – is often prescribed because heavy drinkers tend to be deficient in it.

It’s very important to note that detox is not a magic cure or a silver bullet to beating alcoholism. Even after detox, therapy, willpower, counselling and aftercare will still be needed to stop drinking permanently.

Question by Skull Boy: Does anyone know of any free drug/alcohol rehabs in So Cal?
I have a nephew that has a really bad alcohol and speed addiction. He’s been in the emergency room several times over the past two years and almost died the last time. He needs to go a rehab center, but the family can’t afford it. Does anyone know of any free rehab centers in So Cal? He lives in Victorville CA, but will travel if needed. It needs to be a place where he can stay. Out patient won’t work for him I’m afraid.

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Answer by shawniewap
Wow, this is a bad situation. I went to inpatient treatment for alcohol a couple of years ago myself…and I am a completely different person now, thanks to treatment/the desire to heal/God’s grace. I wish I had some answers for you as far as facilities go, but I reside and was treated here in Virginia. if there is a Community Services Board in your area, that needs to be his first stop. They assess the person to establish “need for treatment” to form a diagnosis axis, and are the ones who make referrals to treatment facilities. They are publically funded, and should be able to cover his costs if he is categorized by the intake counselor as “indigent”. Get out the phonebook, make some calls…he can’t do it for himself right now…GOOD LUCK..to you, and him..

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Question by : Can the uninsured and unemployed go to alcohol rehab too?
Ok, I am 20 years old now and I am no longer in denial of being an alcoholic. I realize it now. My life is so messed up and I want to change before things get even worse. The only problem is that now I am jobless again due to my alcoholism and I am close to broke. Do rehabs accept people with no insurance or a job even? Thank you…..

Best answer:

Answer by Nina
Dear One, Congratulations on your epiphany!!! You will have a great life being sober. I know of only one place to go and that is Salvation Army. They help you in every way possible. Be open, willing and honest, and all will be given to you. I am so proud of you! Take good care.

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Destination Hope Women's Program Discusses the Importance of Dual …
Destination Hope: The Women's Program, a nationally recognized gender specific substance abuse treatment and alcohol rehab for women facility in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, celebrates Mental Health Awareness Month by highlighting the impact of dual …
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Believe Addiction Center Offering Effective Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation …
The center believes in making its clients comfortable and specifically tailors its programs as per their condition, ensuring that they meet their goals at their own pace. “We approach recovery as a partnership”, says a spokesperson from Believe …
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