Addiction Treatment in New Jersey
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August 20, 2012 By Bridget Clerkin The Times of Trenton WEST WINDSOR — There’s a new small business in town trying to solve a big problem: how to help the growing number of people battling addiction in a world that is often fearful of—even hostile to—such efforts. Summit Behavioral Health recently opened an outpatient center […]
All across the United States, college students are getting more than an advanced education on campuses. They’re also getting exposed to binge drinking and drug use. In a study from Harvard University’s School of Public Health College, nearly 50 percent of college students engaged in binge drinking during the two weeks prior to being surveyed. […]
There has long been debate over whether addiction is driven by physical or psychological factors. However, almost all recent research shows that addiction actually has emotional, mental and physical dimensions. Biological, Psychological and Behavioral Factors of Addiction From a biological standpoint, there is definitely a genetic component to addiction. Some individuals are more likely to […]
Substance addiction is a very complex disorder with many factors at play, making it difficult for doctors to always know what the best method of treatment is for each of their patients. One area that is particularly challenging is medication-assisted treatment for addiction. Each individual has the potential to respond differently to medications that are […]
Therapy is an essential part of the addiction recovery process that must take place to ensure one makes a mental and emotional recovery from addiction. Various therapies are usually introduced after a person has completed medical detox and entered a treatment program at an accredited facility. Medical detox ensures that physical recovery from addiction happens. […]
As human beings, one of our most primal survival instincts is “fight-or-flight.” Our brains are hardwired to perceive danger, deal with or overcome a threat or flee to safety. While early humans developed this instinct to protect themselves from peril, in today’s world, we are unlikely to be faced with the same life and death […]
Chronic pain affects about 50 million Americans every day. From headaches to arthritis, humans experience a range of different pains. These may also come from a traumatic accident, such as a car crash or slip and fall. Pain can be debilitating, preventing people from going to work and doing their daily activities. Luckily, people can […]
Chronic pain affects about 50 million Americans every day. From headaches to arthritis, humans experience a range of different pains. These may also come from a traumatic accident, such as a car crash or slip and fall. Pain can be debilitating, preventing people from going to work and doing their daily activities. Luckily, people can […]
Some individuals who are addicted to drugs or alcohol believe that they can quit at any time. It’s easy enough to think that quitting just requires a little self-discipline and time. Yet, going “cold turkey” rarely leads to a successful recovery. Often, the addict cannot manage the overwhelming side effects that occur during the cold […]
Intensive outpatient substance abuse treatment provides patients with flexible programs designed to allow continuation of the lives and careers they were leading prior to – and during – their addiction. In this entry we will discuss the many benefits and options associated with outpatient care. Significance Of Outpatient Therapy Outpatient programs serve as a bridge […]
