All articles from: May, 2009

Effective Drug Rehab Programs

Posted on May 31, 2009 by Picker

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Over the last few years we have seen an increase in the opening of drug rehabilitation nationwide. Most of these drug rehabs offer limited services and are only short term programs designed to bill insurance and make money. Very few of these programs offer long term care with a high success rate. Today we will discuss what type of programs you should look into and which ones to stay away from. There are... more

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The Best Drug Rehab Center

Posted on May 30, 2009 by Picker

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A drug rehab center is very important for people who have addiction problems. Most drug rehabs don’t offer any type of long term treatment that includes detox, counseling and life skills. Not to mention that most drug and alcohol rehabilitation centers are only 12 step programs or just offer some type of traditional treatment program. An rehabilitation center should provide a well balanced treatment program... more

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OxyContin Abuse and Addiction Rages On – Why Is It Still Legal?

Posted on May 27, 2009 by Picker

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Decades ago, in 1913, the government stopped the Bayer company from producing heroin. Prior to that time, it was legal. But when the dangers became known, the government took a stand. Now the question is – why isn’t the government taking the same stand on OxyContin when it’s almost identical to heroin and causes the same effect? Purdue Pharma, OxyContin’s manufacturer, tried to pull... more

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