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Holistix By The Sea is a small, different kind of treatment center whose recovery approach is to build awareness about the mind and body while supporting a spiritual approach to treating addiction. FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., May 3, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Holistix By The Sea has announced the opening of its new addiction treatment center located in sunny Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Holistix promises to be different from a typical addiction treatment facility in many ways. First and foremost...
The rise in prescription drug abuse has permanently changed the face of addiction—how are treatment centers adjusting their programs to respond to this shift? West Palm Beach, Florida (PRWEB) May 02, 2013 Recently, laws attempting to control and monitor the prescription of habit-forming drugs have been enacted. However, for those who are already addicted, these changes have come too late. In an attempt to combat this alarming and pervasive epidemic, Recovery Associates, a drug and...
Celebrities like Lindsey Lohan and Brooke Mueller can afford the most expensive treatment programs out there, so why can't they seem to stay sober? Recovery Associates Drug Rehab examines the trials and tribulations of celebrities with addiction problems. (PRWEB) May 01, 2013 Entitlement is an issue commonly seen among addicts in early recovery. No matter how much damage they have caused or how much trouble they are in, they still want to be the one that gets to call the shots. This...
STATESBORO, Ga., May 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- "When Two Loves Collide," a book telling the compelling story of how a heroic Army surgeon and his wife fought alcoholism and drug addiction and went on to found Willingway, one of the first treatment centers in the nation, was released yesterday. In the United States, nearly 14 million adults, or one in 13 adults abuse alcohol. Author and Emmy-nominated screenwriter William G. Borchert (Tasora Books, April 30, 2013) writes the powerful...
Though cinnamon is a common item in most kitchen pantries, a new teen fad is raising concerns from doctors and prompting warnings from medical professionals. Malibu, CA (PRWEB) April 30, 2013 A popular fad that sprung up on YouTube has led to hundreds of poisonings and has recently prompted warnings from physicians and medical researchers. It involves cinnamon, a seemingly harmless spice, and attempts by young people to swallow one tablespoon of it in under 60 seconds without drinking...
As rates of prescription drug abuse steadily climb, the painkiller epidemic is brought to light through the very public face of the NFL. Malibu, CA (PRWEB) April 29, 2013 The prescription drug epidemic has been making headlines recently as the statistics regarding abuse rates continue to increase, and now the latest group being highlighted is the professional football community. In a recent article by The Washington Post, the NFL’s trend of painkiller use and abuse has led many NFL...
South Florida alcohol and drug rehab center, Into Action Treatment supports fitness and healthy living as the main sponsor at the Southeast Florida Chamber of Commerce Home and Health Fitness Expo. Miami, Florida (PRWEB) April 27, 2013 Into Action Treatment Center is a proud sponsor of the Southeast Florida Chamber of Commerce Home and Health Fitness Expo at the Boynton Beach Mall, which is taking place this Saturday and Sunday. The event is focused on promoting healthy living through...
Recent research conducted by the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University makes some startling discoveries about the addiction treatment industry. West Palm Beach, Florida (PRWEB) April 26, 2013 New studies done by the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse revealed some unsettling facts about current addiction treatment practices. Researchers found that most treatment facilities rely on old, outdated philosophies and approaches and neglect to...
The recent announcement of the Final Omnibus Rule by the Department of Health and Human Services, establishes important guidelines for care organizations that handle sensitive health information. Malibu, CA (PRWEB) April 25, 2013 Confidentiality and substance dependency rehabilitation remain inseparable from each other. A newly announced rule from the Department of Health and Human Services changes the definition of Protected Health Information in a way that applies specifically to...
Cannabis Quitter is an online drug rehabilitation group that helps and supports people with a drug addiction. Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) April 23, 2013 Cannabis Quitter is a new website for online drug rehabilitation groups. Cannabis Quitter serves as a caring service for recovering drug addictions or abuse with marijuana. People who are involved with drug abuse or drug addictions can go to the Cannabis Quitter website to learn more about dealing with problems and connecting with people who...
