Opiate addiction support group coming to Cape
WEST YARMOUTH — Joanne Peterson needed help finding treatment for her pill-addicted son. So in 2004 she founded a small support group for parents to seek out resources for her son, who is now in long-term recovery for opiate addiction.
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Marinette lawmaker confronts daughter's heroin addiction, seeks new legislation
"You face it, head on," says John Nygren, co-chair of the powerful Joint Finance Committee. There are no sure things about Cassie Nygren, whether she'll kick heroin once and for all or succumb to the all-too-familiar cycle of addiction, recovery and …
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First step to addiction recovery has to come from addict
Just as crack cocaine nearly took away a generation decades ago, heroin is threatening another generation. Drug abuse can take over the lives of people, but they don't have to live like that. September is National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery …
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The first step towards getting clean of addiction is for the addict to realize the need to stay away from the drugs or alcohol, whatever is the source of his addiction. But for him to do so, his family should show solidarity and support. Often, despair grips the family of an addict when they see their loved ones losing his way, taking to drugs and alcohol and often shuns him out of embarrassment or sometimes opt for violent intervention. But often it makes matters worse for the addict and might aggravate his addiction. It is the duty of the family to help him realize his mistake through love and compassion and then take him to a good Christian addiction recovery centre to get him clean.

Now, one question that might surface is, how do you choose among the various addiction recovery centers. For this, there are several factors that you need to consider. You should go through the list of professionals working at the center and see their records. You should also look for the relapse rate of these centers and opt for the one that has the minimum relapse rate. Also, you should decide whether you would be comfortable with an in-house treatment or in a more relaxed environment, like a garden. The type of therapy offered by the rehab center should also be taken into consideration. While some people may respond better to group therapies, other might require individual attention. Privacy is also a deciding factor while choosing your rehab facility. You should also look at the nature and extent of medical care available within the facility. Another important factor is the time of the rehabilitation program and whether the center provides continuing care even after you are clean, to make sure you stay away from alcohol and drugs for good.

Apart from these general considerations, a good Christian addiction recovery center should have a good church with a pastor where the inmates can pray and attend the sermons. These centers use the addict’s faith in God to probe into his inner self and see the light within and to understand the problems in his life that have led him to take the way of addiction. Once they cause is identified, one can try to solve the problems and thus get away from addiction permanently. A good Christian rehab center also performs readings of the bible with the belief that the teaching of the bible and the faith in God will strengthen the willpower of the person to get rid of his addition and transform the person from someone lost in the wilderness of life to one who is in complete control of his senses and can clearly see the light at the end of his path and leads a biblical and faith based life. Thus, as the goodness in the person is brought to the forefront, he experiences the divinity and realizes how this new life free from drugs is much better than the old one that he has been leading. This helps him to stay clean of drugs in future.

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Learn More About Drug and Alcohol Addict Rehabilitation from Rehab Addict
Several videos are also provided on the official website of Rehab Addict, which shows the testimonials of families in recovery through alcohol or drug rehab. New visitors will be able to gain an insight into the process of rehabilitation with the help …
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Steps Toward Recovery from Alcohol Addiction
Studies show that people become alcohol dependent due to a number of reasons, including personal issues, stress and peer pressure. Alcohol addiction will disrupt your life and destroy personal relationships. But the problem for most alcoholics is that …
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Fighting Addiction: National Drug, Alcohol Recovery Month emphasizes …
Statistically, at least one person in every group of 12 people battled alcohol or drug addiction in 2012, according the latest results from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health. The need for treatment recently prompted President Barrack Obama and …
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Yarmouth police host substance abuse support group
The Yarmouth Police Department will host weekly meetings for family members of those dealing with substance abuse and addiction, beginning Tuesday, Oct. 22, at 7 p.m. The 90-minute meetings, run by the non-profit group Learn to Cope, are free and open …
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Pompton Lakes support group for parents
POMPTON LAKES — Donna Andelora knows first hand the anguish and heartache associated with losing a child to drug addiction. As a result, she has formed the Lost Angels Bereavement Support Group in memory of her son to help other parents, siblings …
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Grand Valley football player overcomes drug addiction
ALLENDALE, Mich. (WZZM) — According to a recent study on drug abuse, since the year 1990, the number of individuals who take prescription drugs illegally is believed to have risen by over 500%. The study went on to say that 95% of untreated addicts …
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A Culture of Denial: Myths About Addicts and Addiction
We are not only in denial about substance use and addiction, we have been fooled by television therapists, country club treatment program advertisements, and wishful but naïve thinking that people can end their addictions by going through drug treatment.
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Number of babies born with drug addiction rising
Entitled "The Hidden Tax: Drug addiction is not just one person's problem," the program focused upon the impact of illegal drug use in the region, the cost to taxpayers and the unknown, long-term effects of babies born with a drug addiction because of …
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Using Long Drives and Four Field Goals, the Chargers Rebound to Defeat the …
MILLER RETURNS TO BRONCOS Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller asked fans, teammates and coaches to judge him on what he does in the future, now that his six-game suspension for violating the N.F.L.'s drug-abuse policy is over. During an …
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A brief history of young adult literature
But once these books devolved into "single-problem novels" — divorce, drug abuse — teens grew tired of the formulaic stories. … The shift led to success for Stephenie Meyer's "Twilight" vampire saga and Suzanne Collins' futuristic "The Hunger Games.".
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