The Unique Needs of Women with Substance Use Disorders?

Gender-related drug abuse treatment should attend not only to biological differences but also to social and environmental factors, all of which can influence the motivations for drug use, the reasons for seeking substance abuse treatment, the types of environments where substance abuse treatment is obtained, the treatments that are most effective, and the consequences of not receiving substance abuse treatment. Many life circumstances predominate in women as a group, which may require a specialized treatment approach. For example, research has shown that physical and sexual trauma followed by post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is more common in drug-abusing women than in men seeking substance abuse treatment. Other factors unique to women that can influence the treatment process include issues around pregnancy and child care, financial independence, and how they come into substance abuse treatment (as women are more likely to seek the assistance of a general or mental health practitioner).

To understand the extent and nature of a woman’s substance use disorder and its interaction with her other life areas Cove Center for Recovery carefully screens each patient for an appropriate diagnosis. The screening and assessment process,  helps us match the client with appropriate substance abuse treatment services. To ensure that important information is obtained, Cove Center for Recovery uses standardized screening and assessment instruments and interview protocols, some of which have been studied for their sensitivity, validity, and accuracy in identifying problems with women.

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Heroin has become the drug of choice in Coos County, Oregon

Once a peaceful community in the state of Oregon, Coos County is facing an ongoing battle with heroin, raising concerns amongst experts as heroin has become the drug of choice for many of the county’s residents.

Director of the South Coast Interagency Narcotics Team, Toby Floyd, believes that the major increase in heroin sales is due to increase in its demand in the South coast. Furthermore, Floyd believes that a change in OxyContin’s chemical formula in the past year plays an important role in the increase of the cross over to heroin from Oxycontin, making it harder to smoke, snort or inject. Floyd believes that as a result of this change, more and more addicts see no alternative but to seek heroin, a widely available and cheaper method of getting high.

Rebecca Baer, a 22 year old former meth addict now seeking treatment, says meth withdrawal seemed to be incomparable to heroin withdrawal and while she had not used heroin herself, she says she was saddened to see former addicts in her classes sweating and groaning in pain as they went through withdrawal.

With heroin addiction sweeping throughout Coos County, many fear that if serious action isn’t initiated by state officials and local law enforcement, heroin addiction will reach epidemic proportions due to its unfortunate cost effectiveness and widespread availability, leaving the community susceptible to drug-related criminal activity.

What Treatment Options Exist for Heroin Addiction?

A range of treatments exist for heroin addiction, including medications and behavioral therapies. Science has taught us that when medication treatment is combined with other supportive services, patients are often able to stop using heroin (or other opiates) and return to stable and productive lives.
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Synthetic Marijuana, K2 or Spice

Synthetic cannabis is a psychoactive herbal and chemical product which, when consumed mimics the effects of cannabis. It is best known by the brand names K2 and Spice, both of which have largely become genericized trademarks used to refer to any synthetic cannabis product. (It is also for this reason that synthetic cannabis is often referred to as spice product, due to the latter.)

Spice or K2 has a strand that mimics THC the active ingredient of marijuana. However spice is a more dangerous drug than marijuana. K2 is the brand name and can be bought online or in smoke shops.

The legal pot was really created by a medical scientist and it was supposed to help a medical condition, however it was deemed too dangerous. The mimic THC, is a hundred times more potent than weed. The higher potency is cause for concern.

 On November 24, 2010, Drug Enforcement Administration Officials finally imposed a nationwide ban to the "legal weed", K2, due to the alarming rise in reported abuse. On March 1, the Drug Enforcement Agency used its emergency enforcement authority to add five chemicals commonly used in Spice or K-2 to the list of Schedule I drugs in the Controlled Substances Act.

It is important to stay educated on not only the existence of the drug, but also the terms and language used by drug users. Education and awareness are two of our best weapons in the fight against illicit drugs.

Street Names: Bliss, Black Mamba, Bombay Blue, Fake Weed, Genie, Spice, Zohai

Methods of Use: K2 products are usually smoked in joints or pipes, but some users make it into a tea.

Effect on the Mind: Psychological effects are similar to those of marijuana and include paranoia, panic attacks, and giddiness.

Effect on the Body: Physiological effects of K2 include increased heart rate and increase of blood pressure. It appears to be stored in the body for long periods of time, and therefore the long-term effects on humans are not fully known.

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Bath Salts a Highly Addictive Substance

“Bath salts”, mephedrone and methylenedioxypyrovalerone, or MDPV has been responsible for sending scores of people to the emergency rooms across the country. The number of emergency related incident calls related to this widely available drug skyrocketed from 235 calls last year to 246 calls in January alone.

MDPV has been sold under the street names of Cloud 9, Ivory Wave, Ocean, Charge Plus, White Lightning, Scarface, Hurricane Charlie, Red Dove and White Dove.

The drugs come in powder and tablet form and are ingested by snorting, injection, smoking and, less often, by use of an atomizer. “Bath salts” is a psychoactive drug with stimulant properties which acts as a norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor (NDRI).

Also called synthetic cocaine, fake coke, “charge” or the new Miaow Miaow the usage of this product has become a fast-growing, highly addictive trend. Individuals who have used and survived to tell the story, say they can’t get enough of the fake coke.

Unlike cocaine or meth, the white powder is still legal in most of the U.S. and it is sold at gas stations and specialty shops around the country. Family members are reporting that their loved ones are staying awake for as long as 72 hours in complete pandemonium.

“Bath salts” give the user such strength that it takes several people to take control of the individual under its influence. “Bath salts” is a powerful synthetic stimulant that has been responsible for many deaths. Users are either overdosing, committing violent drug-induced suicide or having accidents caused by their paranoia.

Producing effects worst than cocaine and meth “bath salts” have already been banned in Scotland following related deaths. Last December the DEA listed (MDPV) as a drug of concern but has no current plans to ban it nationwide.Florida has become the second state to ban "bath salts" following Louisiana. Officials in Mississippi, Kentucky and other states have begun to take similar steps.

Sen. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) is calling for a federal ban on the drug. “The so-called ‘bath salts’ are nothing more than deadly narcotics and they are being sold cheaply to all comers no questions asked, at store counters around the country…we want to nip this in the bud before it becomes an epidemic,” Schumer said.

If you or someone you know has gotten involved with this highly addictive substance or any other drug, please seek help before it’s too late. For immediate attention seek your nearest emergency room as this drug has shown to be deadly.

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Scientific Knowledge Will Transform the Way we Treat Addiction

The scientific knowledge we have accumulated will be used to transform the way we treat addiction and how we prevent drug abuse in the first place, or its escalation to addiction.

Genes account for about 50 percent of a person’s risk of becoming addicted, and environmental factors influence the effect of these genes—an area of research called epigenetics. Progress in genetics/ epigenetics research will lead to more refined prevention and treatment interventions targeted to individual risk or to modifiable environmental influences.

Emerging medication targets and treatment approaches will capitalize on our expanded knowledge of underlying neurobiology and brain circuitry involved in addiction. For example, research has revealed new candidate systems (e.g., cannabinoid) that may be promising targets for the development of medications to treat addiction and other disease (e.g., pain). Medications will also be developed to affect systems common to multiple addictions, such as stress-induced relapse, or cognitive remediation. Of critical importance to the development of future addiction therapies is the notion of brain plasticity as a two- edged sword: the same malleability that can bring about deleterious brain changes also holds promise for effective and enduring treatments.

Immunotherapy (e.g., “vaccines”), will be available to sustain abstinence, even prevent addiction. Studies are underway to develop or improve vaccines that use antibodies to bind the drug while it is still in the bloodstream, preventing it from entering the brain. A vaccine for nicotine addiction is already in advanced efficacy trials, having garnered significant improvement in smoking cessation rates and continuous long-term smoking abstinence.

Pharmacogenomics—or understanding how variations in an individual’s genome affect his or her response to a medication—will advance sufficiently to allow physicians to individualize patient treatment for maximum efficacy and minimal adverse effects.

The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008, along with increased accessibility to insurance coverage provided by the Affordable Care Act, will expand access to substance abuse treatment and improve delivery of integrated healthcare for addiction and its health consequences. This will require well-trained substance abuse treatment providers and seamless integration with the mainstream healthcare system.

Primary care physicians and other healthcare professionals will routinely screen their patients for substance abuse and help prevent its escalation to addiction. By Identifying substance abusers—already over represented in the patient population—physicians can provide better and more comprehensive patient care that will improve outcomes for many medical conditions where substance abuse is already present.

Early and appropriate substance use intervention will also alleviate the significant societal costs of drug abuse and addiction, currently estimated at about $600 billion a year.

Material Posted above is Courtesy of National Institute of Drug Abuse

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The Dangerous Business of Detoxing from Alcohol Alone

Amy Winehouse death  on July 23rd, brings to surface the eye opening fact of the dangers of alcohol detox. It also discloses to those who still don’t think alcoholism is a disease, that getting off of alcohol is a dangerous business.

Alcohol detox is a common recommendation for severe alcohol addiction. It saves and has saved many lives. However, one thing that many people don’t realize is that, the detox process itself is a painful and potentially a dangerous process. Alcohol detox can in fact kill the addict, if not closely supervised. 

According to the 2008 National Survey on Drug Use and Health an estimated 15.2 million Americans battle alcohol abuse and addiction each year. About 5 percent of untreated patients going through acute alcohol withdrawal have seizures, according to a report published in Alcohol Health & Research World. Between 5 and 25 percent of patients who are going through the severest stage of alcohol withdrawal die from delirium tremens (DT's), the report said. Alcohol withdrawal requires careful monitoring and taking a drug such as Librium to help.

Dr. Philip Gilly, medical director of the Maplegrove Center at Henry Ford Health System in West Bloomfield, Mich., says a seizure can be caused after 24 hours of alcohol withdrawal or withdrawal from long-term use of the medication, part of a class of benzodiazepines which includes other prescription drugs such as Ativan, Klonopin, Xanax and Valium.

Librium can become addictive and can cause medical issues such as dependence, agitation, disorientation, hypertension, anxiety and anorexia if it’s taken much longer than a week. In severe cases, seizures can occur during sudden Librium withdrawal.

“If someone were going to have a benzo withdrawal seizure because of the Librium, it means they were taking it improperly,” Dr. Gilly says. “They were taking it longer and more than they would need for alcohol withdrawal. They would have to be taking it every day for more than a month or two.”

“Your blood pressure gets really high. You’ll get agitated, hyperactive, anxiety-filled and you will actually get depressed because of all that’s going on," she said. "You can get jaundice and turn yellow from hepatitis inflammation in your liver, and have hallucinations and seizures.”

Drugs and alcohol affect the brain, says Dr. Gilly, and seizures are a short circuit in the brain’s electrical circuits. The brain goes through changes when a person starts taking drugs, or comes off them, causing overactive or irritated nerves that can lead to seizures.

As it is suspected that Amy Winehouse died from alcohol detox seizure related complications, one need to understand that medical attention is necessary to go through this process, otherwise the person going through the process is running a grave risk. Dr. Gilly's advice is, don't stop drinking until you get medical attention, which is needed immediately because between 48 and 72 hours is when you have seizures from an acute withdrawal.” 

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Four Things to Know About Addiction

In the past few decades, limited research and resources influenced people into believing addiction could easily be overcome if an addict simply “said no” to drugs and alcohol. In today’s society, we know that addiction is classified as a “disease of the brain” rather than a recreational hobby. In order to better understand addiction, one must consider four key components: 

Genetics:

The National Association for Children of Alcoholics warns that not only are children of alcoholics 8 times likelier to develop alcoholism , but they are more likely to choose a partner who is also an alcoholic, which ultimately leads to alcoholic offspring. Furthermore, males are 4 times likelier to develop alcoholism than females are.

Biology:
Just as genetics plays an important role in alcoholism, so does brain chemistry. There are many addicts, who will give priority to alcohol and other substances and eventually neglect their spouses and children, all because their bodies were intensely “craving” the substance. These substances ultimately change the chemistry of the brain once they enter the body and researchers across the world believe they will soon be able to identify why the changes occur and how reverse them. 

Self-Motivation:

A peer reviewed journal known as “Health Psychology” will soon publish an article on how brain scans can predict just how motivated addicts are to overcome their addiction.

Learning to Take Personal Responsibility:

Many addicts blame their social status, living conditions, souses and families for their addiction and often feel “victimized” by society. Addicts must learn how to change their outlook on life by choosing better friends, healthier lifestyles and by mending broken relationship with loved-ones.
 
Because drug addiction as well as alcohol addiction, have so many dimensions and disrupt so many aspects of an individual's life, addiction treatment is not simple. Effective addiction treatment programs incorporate many components, each directed to a particular aspect of the illness and its consequences. Addiction treatment must help the individual stop using drugs (interventions), maintain a drug-free lifestyle, and achieve productive functioning in the family, at work, and in society. Because addiction is typically a chronic disease, people cannot simply stop using drugs or alcohol for a few days and be cured. Most patients addicted to drugs and alcohol require long-term or repeated episodes of care to achieve the ultimate goal of sustained abstinence of drug and alcohol, and recovery of their lives.

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Drug Overdose Now a Leading Cause of Death in the U.S

For the first time in U.S history, the number of drug overdose fatalities has surpassed the number of automobile accident deaths.

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in 2009 alone, 37,485 people died from a drug overdose, which exceeds the 36,284 people who lost their lives in car accidents. The majority of drug fatalities were caused by overdosing OxyContin, fentanyl and morphine; all of which classify as legal medication prescribed by physicians.

Furthermore, “The FDA Opioid Stategy” hopes to significantly decrease drug overdoses by requiring better physician education on proper pain management and patient selection, in addition to educating the public on proper drug dosage and appropriate disposal methods of superfluous drugs stored in medicine cabinets.

If you have come across our Addiction Treatment blog, is because you or someone you love is in need of help for prescription drug addiction. Cove Center for Recovery is an Addiction Treatment Center offering a premier drug addiction treatment program that can help you or your loved one. Our aim is to treat the whole person, and not just an isolated symptom. During the addiction treatment process we will work with the client to identify the factors that may have contributed to their addiction– home, work, relationships and medical history. We also believe that families have a vital role to play in the recovery process, and each program has a place for family participation, to educate them in the addiction treatment process and to equip them for their role as supporters.

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Treating Addiction to CNS Depressants

Patients addicted to barbiturates and benzodiazepines should not attempt to stop taking them on their own. Withdrawal symptoms from these drugs can be problematic, and in the case of certain CNS depressants - potentially life-threatening. Although no research regarding the treatment of barbiturate and benzodiazepine addiction exists, addicted patients must undergo medically supervised detoxification because the treatment dose must be gradually tapered. Often barbiturate and benzodiazepine abuse occurs in conjunction with the abuse of another substance or drug, such as alcohol or cocaine. In these cases of poly drug abuse, Cove’s addiction treatment approach addresses the multiple addictions.

Cove offers Inpatient/Residential and Outpatient counseling services to help the individual during this process. Cove offers cognitive behavioral therapy, which focuses on modifying the patient's thinking, expectations, and behaviors, while at the same time increasing skills for coping with various life stressors. All of our addiction treatment programs provides recreational and sports activities which has also been used successfully to help individuals adapt to the discontinuation of benzodiazepines and its discomforts. Our addiction treatment approach helps people to leave their destructive life style and immerse themselves in a new and different healing environment. Cove is nationally known and respected for its unique successful approach to real life recovery. 

Interventions are necessary for individuals who are unable or unwilling to recognize the need for help.

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Treatment for Addiction to Prescription Stimulants

Treatment of addiction to prescription stimulants, such as Ritalin, is often based on behavioral therapies that have proven effective in treating cocaine and methamphetamine addiction. At this time, there are no proven medications for the treatment of stimulant addiction. However, NIDA is supporting a number of studies on potential medications for treating stimulant addiction.

Depending on the patient's situation, the first steps in treating prescription stimulant addiction may be tapering the drug dosage and attempting to ease withdrawal symptoms. The detoxification process could then be followed by one of many behavioral therapies. Contingency management, for example, uses a system that enables patients to earn vouchers for drug-free urine tests. (These vouchers can be exchanged for items that promote healthy living.) Cognitive-behavioral therapy also may be an effective treatment for addressing stimulant addiction. Finally, recovery support groups may be helpful in conjunction with behavioral therapy.

If you have come across this article chances are you or someone you love needs help for prescription drug addiction. Cove Center for Recovery is an Addiction Treatment Center offering a premier drug addiction treatment program that can help you or your loved one. Our aim is to treat the whole person, and not just an isolated symptom. During the addiction treatment process we will work with the client to identify the factors that may have contributed to their addiction– home, work, relationships and medical history. We also believe that families have a vital role to play in the recovery process, and each program has a place for family participation, to educate them in the addiction treatment process and to equip them for their role as supporters.

We look forward to being a part of your journey to recovery, and helping you create the foundation to living a sober and healthy life.

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Treatment for Addiction Prescription Opiods

Several options are available for effectively treating prescription opioid addiction. These options are drawn from research regarding the treatment of heroin addiction, and include medications such as naltrexone, methadone, and buprenorphine, as well as behavioral counseling approaches.

Naltrexone is a medication that blocks the effects of opioids and is used to treat opioid overdose and addiction. Methadone is a synthetic opioid that blocks the effects of heroin and other opioids, eliminates withdrawal symptoms, and relieves drug craving. It has been used successfully for more than 30 years to treat heroin addiction. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved buprenorphine in October 2002, after more than a decade of research supported by NIDA. Buprenorphine, which can be prescribed by certified physicians in an office setting, is long lasting, less likely to cause respiratory depression than other drugs, and is well tolerated. However, more research is needed to determine the effectiveness of these medications for the treatment of prescription drug abuse.

A useful precursor to long term treatment of opioid addiction is detoxification. Detoxification in itself is not a treatment. Rather, its primary objective is to relieve withdrawal symptoms while the patient adjusts to being drug free. To be effective, detoxification must precede long-term treatment that either requires complete abstinence or incorporates a medication, such as methadone or buprenorphine, into the treatment program.

If you have come across this article, is because you or someone you love is in need of help for prescription drug addiction. Cove Center for Recovery is an Addiction Treatment Center offering a premier drug addiction treatment program that can help you or your loved one. Our aim is to treat the whole person, and not just an isolated symptom. During the addiction treatment process we will work with the client to identify the factors that may have contributed to their addiction – home, work, relationships and medical history. We also believe that families have a vital role to play in the recovery process, and each program has a place for family participation, to educate them in the addiction treatment process and to equip them for their role as supporters.

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Prescription Drug Addiction Residential Treatment

Cove Center for Recovery offers an exclusive, safe, structured three-week or six-week residential treatment programs for men and women who suffer from prescription drug addiction. Our multi-facet plan is designed to create new understanding and tools for recovery. These include intensive counseling, NA meetings and relapse prevention. Cove residence clients live in comfortable "home-life" environment, supervised by trained professionals. Our Physicians are certified in addiction medicine and work individually with patients to formulate achievable goals supported by their expertise. Cove can also provide psychiatric diagnoses and work with co-occurring disorders.

Cove's residential prescription drug addiction treatment plans are individualized to best fit the needs and goals of each patient. As the core component of Cove's residential addiction treatment program we provide an opportunity for the treatment staff and the client to work together to co-create an individual treatment plan and a solution minded approach for a successful recovery life. The addiction treatment team will motivate and teach patients to assume responsibility for their recovery. All medical, psychiatric, and therapeutic needs are met during the residential addiction treatment program.

At Cove Center for Recovery, our addiction treatment programs work. We know that addictions are fully treatable and that addiction treatment is most effective when delivered through an addiction treatment program that is formulated from beginning to end with solid evidence based addictions treatment methods, coupled with holistic enhancements, a very knowledgeable and highly qualified compassionate staff. Our gender specific inpatient addiction treatment private residences offer our patients a serene space for recovery. Each residence includes spacious accommodations, washrooms with basic amenities, washer/dryers, and several open concept common areas that provide our patients with a comfortable space for self reflection, reading, journaling, and connecting with peers.

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Are There Treatments for People Addicted to Prescription Drugs?

The nonmedical use of prescription drugs increased dramatically in the 1990s and remains at high levels. In 2007, approximately 7 million people aged 12 or older reported nonmedical use of a prescription drug. The most commonly abused medications are painkillers (i.e., opioids: 5.2 million people), stimulants (e.g., methylphenidate and amphetamine: 1.2 million), and central nervous system (CNS) depressants (e.g., benzodiazepines: 2.1 million). Like many illicit substances, these drugs alter the brain's activity and can lead to many adverse consequences, including addiction. For example, opioid pain relievers, such as Vicodin or OxyContin, can present similar health risks as do illicit opioids (e.g., heroin) depending on dose, route of administration, combination with other drugs, and other factors. As a result, the increases in nonmedical use have been accompanied by increased emergency room visits, accidental poisonings, and treatment admissions for addiction. Treatments for prescription drugs tend to be similar to those for illicit drugs that affect the same brain systems. Thus, buprenorphine is used to treat addiction to opioid pain medications, and behavioral therapies are most likely to be effective for stimulant or CNS depressant addiction—for which we do not yet have medications.

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Duluth’s synthetic drug problem

A successful businessman in Duluth, Minnesota, Jim Carlson expects to make six million dollars in profit this year as his “synthetic drug” sales are rapidly boosting despite hard economic times.

Incense, bath salts and legal stimulants are just samples of legal drugs he sells to the public, all legally. His seemingly innocent business may just be the reason why more and more people are finding themselves in emergency rooms. Furthermore, many experience dangerous side effects such as hallucinations and self-inflicted wounds, all resulting from snorting or injecting these legal synthetic drugs which are widely available at a fraction of the cost of other illegal substances such as heroin, meth and marijuana.

An experienced emergency medicine physician at St. Luke’s hospital, Dr. Steven Hansen admits there has been a significant increase said there has been an increase in emergency room admissions due to the use of these synthetic, “designer drugs”. He and his staff typically see between two and ten victims a week and expect these numbers to climb rapidly as more and more vendors begin carrying the drugs in order to increase profits. 

If you or someone you know needs help with substance abuse contact our experienced and caring counselors at Cove Center for Recovery   The prevalence of  drug abuse and the disastrous effects on you and your family and friends indicate the need for an effective drug treatment center with comprehensive drug detox, drug rehab center and drug addiction treatment.Cove offers substance abuse counseling, drug rehabilitation, addiction program services and drug addiction intervention.

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Dotors Concerned About the Illegal Use of Adderall

A dangerous drug amongst today's college students, "study buddy", "the smart drug" or better known as Adderall has become a dangerous trend on college campuses across the nation.

Many students have admitted to using Aderall, Ritalin and other drugs used to treat ADHD, in order to optimize their studying during examination periods throughout the school year. Many of these young students later find themselves unable to study and incapable of carrying out daily tasks without the use of these highly addictive drugs which they have become addicted to.

Dr. Glen Hanson of the University of Utah's college of pharmacy warned that Adderall is just as addictive as methamphetamines and that the abuse of Adderall and similar drugs had detrimental effects on the brain which often lead to psychiatric disorders such as paranoia and schizophrenia in the long run.

So often, the immediate side effects of using such drugs fail to present themselves in early stages and individuals are encouraged to continue on with their addictions, unaware of its potentially irreversible physical and psychological effects.

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Drug Rehab in Missouri

The Cove Center for Recovery is an affordable, fully licensed, adult residential addiction treatment facility. We provide comprehensive recovery programs to those who are struggling with the chaos and consequences associated with alcohol and/or drug addiction. We also offer treatment for those who face dual-diagnosis challenges.

Cove Addiction Treatment Center encourages people to leave their everyday lifestyle by immersing themselves in a new and different environment during the addiction treatment process. The Cove is known for a unique approach to "Real Life" Treatment and Recovery."Nothing Changes if Nothing Changes."


Interventions are necessary for individuals who are unable or unwilling to recognize the need for help. Interventionists assist families in confronting and guiding their loved one to recognize the signs and symptoms of addiction and the need for change. Credentialed and experienced Interventionists are available to assist individuals and family members.


THE COVE COMPREHENSIVE ADDICTION TREATMENT
 
Our approach to Addiction Treatment includes the 12-Step Model of Recovery, Individual, Group, and Family Therapeutic Sessions, Gender Specific Groups, Music Therapy, Art Therapy, Meditation, Aromatherapy, Tai Chi, Physical Fitness Program, Addiction Cycle Educational Lectures, Relapse Prevention Lectures, Daily Living Skills and Responsibilities, and attendance in daily Alcoholics Anonymous and/or Narcotics Anonymous meetings.
The "Real Life Program" is a combination of our clinical, residential and activities program. Daily life challenges encountered during activities and residential life are processed in our therapeutic setting, allowing each individual the opportunity to apply skills and experience growth in the journey of recovery.


The Cove Residence - Addiction Treatment Center, is a simulated "home-life" environment, supervised by trained professionals, in which daily life experiences occur.


Sober Fun activities may include bowling, movies, beach outings and barbeques, AA and/or NA conventions and events. Premier activities are scheduled monthly, which may include snorkeling, fishing, excursions on a glass bottom boat, airboat tours, or a trip to the Everglades.


For more information on drug abuse, drug addiction and drug addiction treatment visit us at:

Addiction Treatment for adults and young adults: 1-888-387-6237
http://www.covecenterforrecovery.com

Addiction Treatment for Teens: 1-888-757-6237
http://www.inspirationsyouth.com
http://www.inspirationsteenrehab.com/

Intervention

The Encarta dictionary defines Intervention as: “… an action undertaken in order to change what is happening or might happen in another’s affairs, especially in order to prevent something undesirable.”

At Cove Center for Recovery, a drug and alcohol addiction treatment center, Intervention is a loving process into a troubled person’s life to help motivate them to change and seek help. It is a process that begins long before the troubled person is even spoken to and continues long after the person seeks help. It involves the caring support of the troubled person’s closest friends, family and sometimes business associates. It is a process that brings the person’s “bottom up” rather than waiting for the person to “sink to the bottom”.

But beyond getting the troubled person help Cove Center for Recovery is highly interested in the ongoing support of the family before, during, and after that actual addiction intervention event. The troubled person’s destructive behavior did not take place overnight not in isolation; everyone is affected and needs time to heal.

For more information on Intervention Services please visit us on the web:

http://www.covecenterforrecovery.com/Intervention.asp

Addiction Treatment for adults and young adults: 1-888-387-6237
http://www.covecenterforrecovery.com

Addiction Treatment for Teens: 1-888-757-6237
http://www.inspirationsyouth.com
http://www.inspirationsteenrehab.com/

Drug Rehab in Idaho

An addiction to drugs or alcohol can ruin a person's life. It is vital that individuals with substance abuse problems get help right away. Cove Center for Recovery works with those who have alcohol and drug addictions. Our professional, well trained staff is ready to help. If you live in the Boise, Idaho, area, please give us a call using the toll-free number on this page.

Many people suffer from alcohol and drug abuse. If you live in Boise, Idaho, we would like to help you. Prescription drug abuse is increasingly becoming a problem in Idaho.
Some of the most commonly abused prescription drugs are Oxycontin, Percocet and Vicodin. Cocaine, crack cocaine, heroin, meth and marijuana use continue to be problematic. Individuals in Boise, Idaho, who need help overcoming an addiction to alcohol or drugs should give us a call today for a free initial consultation.

Some studies show that 14% of Americans fit the definition of a problem drinker. If that includes you and you live in Boise, ID and need help, please contact us. Alcohol is a drug and is classified as a psychoactive. Alcohol can havoc a person's life and hurt family and loved ones. Broken relationships, finances and illness are all outcomes of long term alcohol abuse. Cove Center for Recovery provides alcohol and drug addiction treatment services to US clients, including those from the Boise, Idaho area.

Alcohol and drug abuse should not be ignored. If you live in Boise, Idaho and have a problem with either of these substances, you need to get help. Our approach to Addiction Treatment includes the 12-Step Model of Recovery, Individual, Group, and Family Therapeutic Sessions, Gender Specific Groups, Music Therapy, Art Therapy, Meditation, Aromatherapy, Tai Chi, Physical Fitness Program, Addiction Cycle Educational Lectures, Relapse Prevention Lectures, Daily Living Skills and Responsibilities, and attendance in daily Alcoholics Anonymous and/or Narcotics Anonymous meetings.

For Cove Addiction Treatment Center encourages people to leave their everyday lifestyle by immersing themselves in a new and different environment during the addiction treatment process. The Cove is known for a unique approach to "Real Life" Treatment and Recovery."Nothing Changes if Nothing Changes." The "Real Life Program" is a combination of our clinical, residential and activities program. Daily life challenges encountered during activities and residential life are processed in our therapeutic setting, allowing each individual the opportunity to apply skills and experience growth in the journey of recovery.

The Cove Residence - Addiction Treatment Center, is a simulated "home-life" environment, supervised by trained professionals, in which daily life experiences occur.

For more information on drug abuse, drug addiction and drug addiction treatment and drug rehab programs for Idaho area clients please contact us at:

Addiction Treatment for adults and young adults: 1-888-387-6237
http://www.covecenterforrecovery.com

Addiction Treatment for Teens: 1-888-757-6237
http://www.inspirationsyouth.com
http://www.inspirationsteenrehab.com/

Alcohol Dependency

It's easy to forget that alcohol is a drug too. Alcohol affects the brain - in the short term it impairs judgment, coordination and reflexes. When people use alcohol regularly they may develop tolerance and dependence. Tolerance means they will require more alcohol to achieve the same effect they used to get with smaller quantities, because the brain compensates for the sedating effects of alcohol and the liver breaks it down more quickly. Dependence means that alcohol use becomes central in their life. A lot of time is spent thinking about alcohol, obtaining it, using it and recovering from its effects. Use is continued despite knowing that it is causing harm.
A common feature of dependence is that a person will experience withdrawal symptoms if they reduce or stop drinking, due to increased excitability (irritability) of the brain. Typical alcohol withdrawal features last about 5 days and include:

shaking (tremor)
nausea & vomiting
anxiety
depression
sweating
headache
difficulty sleeping (may last several weeks)

Alcohol withdrawal can be very dangerous (e.g. seizures may occur); people drinking 8 or more standard drinks a day are advised to discuss a decision to stop drinking with their doctor as medication may be needed to prevent withdrawal complications.

Because  alcohol addiction, have so many dimensions and disrupt so many aspects of an individual's life, addiction treatment is not simple. Effective addiction treatment programs incorporate many components, each directed to a particular aspect of the illness and its consequences. Addiction treatment must help the individual stop using drugs, maintain a drug-free lifestyle, and achieve productive functioning in the family, at work, and in society. Because addiction is typically a chronic disease, people cannot simply stop using alcohol for a few days and be cured. Most patients addicted to alcohol require long-term or repeated episodes of care to achieve the ultimate goal of sustained abstinence of alcohol, and recovery of their lives.

For more information on alcohol abuse, addiction and alcoholism treatment visit us on the web.

Addiction Treatment for adults and young adults: 1-888-387-6237
http://www.covecenterforrecovery.com

Addiction Treatment for Teens: 1-888-757-6237
http://www.inspirationsyouth.com
http://www.inspirationsteenrehab.com/

Drug Rehab in Wyoming

Cove Center for Recovery is a private and exclusive drug and alcohol rehabilitation center for adults. Our addiction treatment facility is nationally recognized and accredited. Our substance abuse treatment center accepts addiction treatment admissions 24 hours a day for Interventions, drug and alcoholism rehabilitation services as well as any other self destructive behavior such as cutting, gambling and eating disorder.

For many years Cove Center for Recovery have been helping families find the courage to find recovery from alcoholism and drug addiction such as marijuana addiction, heroin addiction, cocaine addiction, and prescription medication abuse. Cove Center for Recovery drug and alcohol treatment center assists patients in restoring their lives by embracing a way of life based upon the 12-Step principles of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), Narcotics Anonymous (NA) and by applying a variety of recovery therapies.

If you are looking for drug rehabilitation In Wyoming or alcoholism rehabilitation in Arizona or need more information on drug and alcoholism treatment programs, contact Cove Center for Recovery .

For more information on Intervention Services please visit us on the web: http://www.covecenterforrecovery.com/Intervention.asp

Addiction Treatment for adults and young adults: 1-888-387-6237
http://www.covecenterforrecovery.com

Addiction Treatment for Teens: 1-888-757-6237
http://www.inspirationsyouth.com
http://www.inspirationsteenrehab.com/

Prescription Drug Rehab

Prescription drug abuse means taking a prescription medication that is not prescribed for you, or taking it for reasons or in dosages other than as prescribed. Abuse of prescription drugs can produce serious health effects, including addiction.

Treatments for Prescription Drug Abuse
Several options are available for effectively treating addiction to prescription drugs, depending on the medication being abused. Approaches to treating addiction to pain relievers are drawn from research on treating addiction to heroin, also an opioid, and include medications such as naltrexone, methadone, and buprenorphine, combined with behavioral counseling.
NIDA's National Drug Abuse Treatment Clinical Trials Network is sponsoring the first large-scale, multi-site study to test the effectiveness of buprenorphine/naloxone – a medication used to treat heroin addiction – as a treatment for addiction to prescription pain medication.

Commonly abused classes of prescription medications include:
Opioids (for pain), central nervous system depressants (for anxiety and sleep disorders), and stimulants (for ADHD and narcolepsy). Opioids include hydrocodone (Vicodin®), oxycodone (OxyContin®), propoxyphene (Darvon®), hydromorphone (Dilaudid®), meperidine (Demerol®), and diphenoxylate (Lomotil®). Central nervous system depressants include barbiturates such as pentobarbital sodium (Nembutal®), and benzodiazepines such as diazepam (Valium®) and alprazolam (Xanax®). Stimulants include dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine®), methylphenidate (Ritalin® and Concerta®), and amphetamines (Adderall®).

Common Street Names for Prescription Drug:
Depressants; methaqualone, Street Term: Ludes
OxyContin, Street Term: Hillbilly heroin
Ritalin (methylphenidate), Street Term: Vitamin R

Effects of Prescription Drug Abuse
Long-term use of opioids or central nervous system depressants can lead to physical dependence and addiction. Opioids can produce drowsiness, constipation and, depending on amount taken, can depress breathing. Central nervous system depressants slow down brain function; if combined with other medications that cause drowsiness or with alcohol, heart rate and respiration can slow down dangerously. Taken repeatedly or in high doses, stimulants can cause anxiety, paranoia, dangerously high body temperatures, irregular heartbeat, or seizures.

Risks of prescription drug abuse
Treatment of addiction to prescription stimulants, such as Ritalin, is often based on behavioral therapies that have proven effective in treating addiction to cocaine and methamphetamine. While no medications have yet proven effective for the treatment of stimulant addiction, NIDA is supporting a number of studies examining medications with this potential.

Opioids:
 - High risk for addiction and overdose. This is a major concern, particularly for recently synthesized slow release formulations, which abusers override by crushing the pills and injecting or snorting the contents, heightening their risk for respiratory depression and death.

- Dangerous combination effects. Combining opioids with other drugs, including alcohol, can intensify respiratory distress.

- Heightened HIV risk. Injecting opioids increases the risk of HIV and other infectious diseases through use of unsterile or shared equipment.

CNS Depressants:
-  Addiction and withdrawal dangers. These drugs can be highly addictive and, in chronic users, discontinuing them absent a physician's guidance can bring about severe withdrawal symptoms that must be properly managed by a medical professional.
- Risk of overdose. Overdose can cause severe breathing problems and lead to death, especially when these drugs are combined with other medications or alcohol.

Stimulants:
-  Reputation as performance enhancers. Incorrectly perceived as safe for enhancing academic achievement and weight loss, these drugs are highly addictive and potentially harmful.
-  Range of risky health consequences. These include risk of dangerously high body temperature, seizures, and cardiovascular complications.

For more information on Prescription Drug Abuse, Addiction and Treatment visit us on the web

Prescription Drug Addiction Treatment for adults and young adults: 1-888-387-6237
http://www.covecenterforrecovery.com

Addiction Treatment for Teens: 1-888-757-6237
http://www.inspirationsyouth.com
http://www.inspirationsteenrehab.com/

Drug Rehab in Louisiana

The Cove Center for Recovery is an affordable, fully licensed, adult residential addiction treatment facility. We provide comprehensive recovery programs to those who are struggling with the chaos and consequences associated with alcohol and/or drug addiction. We also offer treatment for those who face dual-diagnosis challenges.

Cove Addiction Treatment Center encourages people to leave their everyday lifestyle by immersing themselves in a new and different environment during the addiction treatment process. The Cove is known for a unique approach to "Real Life" Treatment and Recovery."Nothing Changes if Nothing Changes."

Interventions are necessary for individuals who are unable or unwilling to recognize the need for help. Interventionists assist families in confronting and guiding their loved one to recognize the signs and symptoms of addiction and the need for change. Credentialed and experienced Interventionists are available to assist individuals and family members.
THE COVE COMPREHENSIVE ADDICTION TREATMENT
Our approach to Addiction Treatment includes the 12-Step Model of Recovery, Individual, Group, and Family Therapeutic Sessions, Gender Specific Groups, Music Therapy, Art Therapy, Meditation, Aromatherapy, Tai Chi, Physical Fitness Program, Addiction Cycle Educational Lectures, Relapse Prevention Lectures, Daily Living Skills and Responsibilities, and attendance in daily Alcoholics Anonymous and/or Narcotics Anonymous meetings. The "Real Life Program" is a combination of our clinical, residential and activities program. Daily life challenges encountered during activities and residential life are processed in our therapeutic setting, allowing each individual the opportunity to apply skills and experience growth in the journey of recovery.

The Cove Residence - Addiction Treatment Center, is a simulated "home-life" environment, supervised by trained professionals, in which daily life experiences occur.

Sober Fun activities may include bowling, movies, beach outings and barbeques, AA and/or NA conventions and events. Premier activities are scheduled monthly, which may include snorkeling, fishing, excursions on a glass bottom boat, airboat tours, or a trip to the Everglades.

For more information on drug abuse, drug addiction and drug addiction treatment visit us at:

Addiction Treatment for adults and young adults: 1-888-387-6237
http://www.covecenterforrecovery.com

Addiction Treatment for Teens: 1-888-757-6237
http://www.inspirationsyouth.com
http://www.inspirationsteenrehab.com/

Alcohol Dependency

It's easy to forget that alcohol is a drug too. Alcohol affects the brain - in the short term it impairs judgment, coordination and reflexes. When people use alcohol regularly they may develop tolerance and dependence. Tolerance means they will require more alcohol to achieve the same effect they used to get with smaller quantities, because the brain compensates for the sedating effects of alcohol and the liver breaks it down more quickly. Dependence means that alcohol use becomes central in their life. A lot of time is spent thinking about alcohol, obtaining it, using it and recovering from its effects. Use is continued despite knowing that it is causing harm.
A common feature of dependence is that a person will experience withdrawal symptoms if they reduce or stop drinking, due to increased excitability (irritability) of the brain. Typical alcohol withdrawal features last about 5 days and include:

shaking (tremor)
nausea & vomiting
anxiety
depression
sweating
headache
difficulty sleeping (may last several weeks)

Alcohol withdrawal can be very dangerous (e.g. seizures may occur); people drinking 8 or more standard drinks a day are advised to discuss a decision to stop drinking with their doctor as medication may be needed to prevent withdrawal complications.

Because  alcohol addiction, have so many dimensions and disrupt so many aspects of an individual's life, addiction treatment is not simple. Effective addiction treatment programs incorporate many components, each directed to a particular aspect of the illness and its consequences. Addiction treatment must help the individual stop using drugs, maintain a drug-free lifestyle, and achieve productive functioning in the family, at work, and in society. Because addiction is typically a chronic disease, people cannot simply stop using alcohol for a few days and be cured. Most patients addicted to alcohol require long-term or repeated episodes of care to achieve the ultimate goal of sustained abstinence of alcohol, and recovery of their lives.
For more information on alcohol abuse, addiction and alcoholism treatment visit us on the web.

Addiction Treatment for adults and young adults: 1-888-387-6237
http://www.covecenterforrecovery.com

Addiction Treatment for Teens: 1-888-757-6237
http://www.inspirationsyouth.com
http://www.inspirationsteenrehab.com/