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Lack of Treatment In Lock-up Proves Costly to All

Friday, April 9th, 2010

prison Getting locked up can make it difficult to seek treatment for an addiction, and that lack of help can prove costly for us all.

Columbia University’s National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA) recently released a comprehensive report on the cost and consequences of untreated substance abuse disorders in the nation’s correctional system and the findings are disturbing. The 144-page report, Behind Bars II: Substance Abuse and America’s Prison Population, shows that 65 percent of inmates behind bars today in the U.S. meet the medical criteria for a substance use disorder, but only 11 percent get treatment while incarcerated. (more…)

Tags: Addiction, CASA, Columbia University, Inmate Addiction, la paloma, National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse, Substance Abuse
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Resistance to Addiction Treatment

Thursday, July 2nd, 2009

In addiction, resistance is normal so professionals – and family – need to learn how to take it in stride, keeping in mind the ultimate goal: recovery.

When someone is battling an addiction, family and loved ones are usually quicker to advocate seeking help than the addicted person would be. This situation is called “resistance” and it’s one of the hardest issues for professionals to overcome. “The least desirable situation, from the standpoint of evoking change, is for the counselor to advocate for change while the client argues against it,” according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Center (SAMHSA).
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Tags: Addicted Person, Addiction, la paloma, Recovery, Resistance, SAMHSA, Sobriety, Treatment
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Campus Cats

Monday, June 1st, 2009

cat Can animals aid in addiction recovery? Science shows pet therapy offers positive results, but La Paloma’s feline friends are just plain fun to have around.

Animal-assisted therapy is nothing new. We’ve all seen companion animals used to help people with special needs. Animals can benefit more than just those with physical issues, though. Psychiatrists, psychologists and physicians have begun prescribing pets to combat loneliness, depression, inactivity and even stress. The unconditional affection pets offer can be helpful in a variety of settings — including treatment for chemical or process addictions.
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Tags: Addiction, Animal Assisted Therapy, Childhood Pets, Four-legged friends, la paloma, Pet Therapy, Prescribing Pets, Recovery
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Recovery With a Guarantee

Monday, April 13th, 2009

ribbon La Paloma assures your success – or you’re welcome back for free.
They say there are no guarantees in life, but at La Paloma Treatment Center we’re so sure of what we have to offer that your success is guaranteed.

Of course, that doesn’t mean we promise you a life free of addiction issues (no one can do that), but we offer a limited guarantee that entitles anyone who participates in our residential program for 90 days and then engages in the Intensive Case Management program for a year to return to treatment free if they relapse.
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Tags: Alcohol, Foundations Recovery Network, Illicit Drugs, Intensive Case Management Program, La Paloma Treatment Center, Nonprescribed Medication, Relapse, Residential Program
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Dating Dangers

Friday, April 3rd, 2009

dating dangers It can be hard to avoid the urge to “couple up” during the first year of recovery, but some treatment programs go out of their way to make it easier to stay focused.

What could be wrong with finding someone you connect with, who understands what you’re going through and wants to offer support and encouragement? Nothing —unless you’re in treatment. Most programs, including 12-step groups, ask that those in treatment or recovery refrain any romantic entanglements during the first year.

Why the one-year rule? Recovery brings about big changes. You’re relearning how to live out in the world, how to work and interact with others in new, healthy ways. It’s a lot of hard work that requires an almost-singular focus. Anyone who’s ever been in a relationship knows that the initial period can be all-consuming … something that’s hardly compatible with the work of ongoing recovery.
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Tags: 12-step, La Paloma Treatment Center, Recovery, Residential Treatment, Sober Dating, Treatment Center Romance, Treatment Programs
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Leave Treatment to the Pros

Thursday, March 5th, 2009

worried If you or someone you love is battling an addiction, it’s tempting to try to handle the problem yourself. It may be out of a desire for privacy, a fear an employer or family members may find out or because you’re not sure how you’ll pay for a professional treatment program. You may also think success is more likely in a familiar, comfortable setting. Those arguments seem to make sense on the surface, but statistics show that success rates are exponentially higher when pros are involved. Still not convinced? Then we’ll break down the barriers one by one:

Privacy

Are you really looking for privacy or a way to keep your secrets to yourself? It’s our secrets that keep us sick so exposing them in a safe environment is an important step in the recovery process. When it comes to privacy, any reputable treatment program will have a strenuous policy that ensures your identity and records stay private.
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Tags: Addiction, Cost of Addiction, Cost of Treatment, Detox, la paloma, Medically Monitored, Professional Treatment Program, Recovery Process, Recovery Support Team, Triggers
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Specialized Treatment for Professionals

Monday, February 23rd, 2009

Healthcare, legal and other professionals have twice the rate of chemical dependency and mental health issues as the general population. These co-occurring disorders (the presence of addiction along with depression or other mental health issues) can send a professional spiraling down into chaos. As a result, treatment programs that address this group’s unique needs have emerged.

The Discovery Center for Professionals at La Paloma in Memphis, Tenn., is one such program. Rated by Dartmouth Psychiatric Research Center as in the Top 5 percent of co-occurring disorder treatment facilities in the U.S., La Paloma’s program has been called the “gold standard.” Using evidence-based treatment strategies taken from 11 federally funded research studies, their clinical program is fully integrated, offering simultaneous treatment for addiction and mental health disorders.
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Tags: Addiction, Addiction Rates, Chemical Dependency, Co-occurring Disorders, Depression, Healthcare Professionals, la paloma, Medically Managed Detox, Paige Bottom, Professionals
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Non-Residential Recovery

Monday, February 23rd, 2009

Residential treatment is a proven method that offers intensive recovery for those battling addiction, but not everyone is a candidate for the traditional 90-day program. As a step-down from residential programs, centers like La Paloma have found success through programs that allow for flexibility while still offering intensive therapy.

La Paloma’s Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) provides ongoing therapeutic intensity along with structure for continued recovery that offers an option to someone able to manage day-to-day activities without hindrance. That doesn’t mean you won’t spend a good part of each day on-site. PHP participants meet five hours a day up to five days a week, with a level of involvement that varies for each client, as determined by the individual therapist in cooperation with the patient.
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Tags: 12-Step Recovery, Addiction, Intensive Treatment, la paloma, Medical Management, Partial Hospitalization, Recovery Skills, Residential Program, Treatment
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Rehab: How Long Is Long Enough?

Monday, February 23rd, 2009

Watch Our society has conditioned us to expect immediate results. Need to find the capital of Burundi? The answer is just a mouse click away. Want a hot fudge sundae in the middle of the night? There’s a store open to cater to that craving. Need a package delivered by tomorrow morning? There are several carriers happy to oblige.

Faster isn’t always better, though, especially when it comes to substance abuse treatment. According to statistics provided by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), long-term residential treatment programs have higher success rates than short-term or outpatient programs. SAMHSA, a division of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, found that the completion rate for long-term residential treatment (defined as lasting more than 30 days) was higher than other treatment options.
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Tags: Add new tag, Continuing Care, Dual Diagnosis, Integrated Model, Length of Stay, Personalized Care, Rehab, Staff Credentials, Substance Abuse, Treatment
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Substance Abuse Treatment: Recovery Stats

Friday, February 20th, 2009

Stats The numbers don’t lie. SAMSHA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Association) recently released results for their study of clients discharged from substance abuse treatment facilities. States are asked to submit data for all discharges from substance abuse treatment, and data comes from facilities that are licensed or certified by the State substance abuse agency to provide substance abuse treatment.

Here are the highlights of the recovery study:

Sixty-eight percent of discharges were male.
Fifty-six percent were non-Hispanic White.
The largest age groups were 31 to 40 years (29 percent), 21 to 30 years (26 percent) and 41 to 50 years (25 percent). Fourteen percent were under age 21 and 9 percent were over age 50.

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Tags: Alcohol, Cocaine, Criminal Justice System, Detox, Detoxification, Marijuana, Opiates, Residential Treatment, SAMSHA, Stimulants, Substance Abuse, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Association, Substance Abuse Treatment, Treatment, Treatment Facilities
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