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Pasadena Recovery Center Speaker Series
Pasadena Recovery Center Speaker Series: Mackenzie Phillips, June 5th 2013
Actress Mackenzie Phillips gave us a fantastic hour or so depiction of What It Was Like, What Happened, and What It’s Like Now for her and her struggle with life issues. Dr. Drew surprised Mack by showing up to answer questions with from an audience of about 100 PRC residents and guests. Look for more excellent speakers and events coming up later this summer in The Pasadena Recovery Center Speaker Series…
Celebrity addicts: Who dies, who survives, and why?
The toll of celebrity addiction — to street drugs, prescription drugs, alcohol or a mix — is long and mournful, and seems particularly heavy right now thanks to the deaths of Houston, 48, and Amy Winehouse, 27 .
And not just them: In recent years, Michael Jackson,Heath Ledger and Anna Nicole Smith have succumbed to overdoses; going back further, the list includes John Belushi, Marilyn Monroe, Elvis Presley and Judy Garland.
Dual Diagnosis and Substance Abuse Disorder
Dual Diagnosis and Integrated Treatment of Mental Illness and Substance Abuse Disorder
What are dual diagnosis services?
What are the consequences of co-occurring severe mental illness and substance abuse?
What does effective integrated treatment entail?
What are the key factors in effective integrated treatment?
Pasadena Recovery Center Treatment Approach to Dual Diagnosis
The Dual Diagnosis Program at Pasadena Recovery Center is an inpatient treatment program for person who are suffering from dependency and psychiatric problems. The PRC treatment philosophy for clients that are dually diagnosed is to successfully educate clients about their mental disorder and medication maintenance while maintaining the 12-steps of sobriety. Some of the services offered include:
- Detoxification
- The Primary Case Manager and the Treatment Team will assess the client’s needs and create a dual-treatment plan
- A Physician will complete Medical Exams & Psych Evaluations
- Daily Goal Setting & Planning
- Individual & Family Counseling with the Psychiatrist
- Selection and application process for a 12-Step Sponsor as clinically indicated
- 12-Step Meetings
- Recreation
- 12-Step Education as relevant to the individual patient
- Out-patient follow-up
- Placement in appropriate Sober Living and or Board & Care Facilities
Yet Another Success Story!
Kemo Douglas Newsome – PRC Alumni
Sobriety Date: April 9, 2007
I just celebrated 2 years Nicotine and Tobacco free on January 16, 2013
While sobriety remains the most important aspect of my life “we are not a glum lot “
In May 2011, I quit my job, sold my car and said farewell to a host of friends and family and took a flight from Los Angeles, California to Paris, France.
I am officially here to learn French, but that is but a side benefit to sharing a new life experience my significant other, who happens to be French!
RECOVERY IS INTERNATIONAL. The “City of Lights” has a huge English Speaking Recovery Community that has embraced and welcomed me.
THANK YOU ….. PASADENA RECOVERY CENTER and A POWER GREATER THAN MYSELF THAT BLESSED THE BROKEN ROAD THE LED ME STRAIGHT TO YOU
Gratefully,
Kemo Douglas Newsome
Read more of Kemo’s wonderful story and other success stories click here…
Alcohol and Prescription Drug Abuse Among Military Veterans On The Rise
Although less common, substance abuse is also a key concern. While the 2008 Department of Defense Health Behavior Survey reveals general reductions over time in tobacco use and illicit drug use, it reported increases in other areas, such as prescription drug abuse and heavy alcohol use. In fact, prescription drug abuse doubled among U.S. military personnel from 2002 to 2005 and almost tripled between 2005 and 2008.
Alcohol abuse is the most prevalent problem and one which poses a significant health risk. A study of Army soldiers screened 3 to 4 months after returning from deployment to Iraq showed that 27 percent met criteria for alcohol abuse and were at increased risk for related harmful behaviors (e.g., drinking and driving, using illicit drugs). And although soldiers frequently report alcohol concerns, few are referred to alcohol treatment. Research findings highlight the need to improve screening and access to care for alcohol-related problems among service members returning from combat deployments.
