All Posts Tagged Tag: ‘Rehab’
We Must Do Better in Helping Veterans with Alcohol and Drug Problems
We Must Do Better in Helping Veterans with Alcohol and Drug Problems
The United States did a dreadful job in recognizing and addressing the alcohol and drug problems of Vietnam era veterans. In shameful fact, a significant percent of the nation’s homeless men are Vietnam—and now Gulf War—veterans who never got the help they needed when they got home. Research has shown that the start of heavy alcohol and drug use in Vietnam veterans was associated with exposure to violence in Vietnam. For many, drinking and drug use escalated rapidly as they self-medicated with alcohol and drugs to calm Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)-related arousal, increased rapidly when they came home and became a chronic and unremitting addiction.
Lost and Barely Alive
Lost and Barely Alive
“I am grateful that I am not dead. I have a life worth living that I love. I wouldn’t trade it for the best high in the world. And I don’t have to do those low down dirty things I did for so long. Without drugs, I can be ANYTHING. Every day that I don’t pick up, my future grows brighter. You too can have a life beyond your wildest dreams. People do care. Life is amazing.” –Submitted by “Lost and Barely Alive.”
I hope…. not something I was used to doing…. I hope this story can save someone else s life. I hope and PRAY that no one else has to see the thing I saw, do the things I did, or feel the misery I felt. Even if you see, do, and feel the following feelings… I want to tell you that you don’t have to. Never Again… you are NOT alone.
Actress Mackenzie Phillips Joins Pasadena Recovery Center as “Recovery & Treatment Advocate”
Actress Mackenzie Phillips Joins Pasadena Recovery Center as “Recovery & Treatment Advocate”
The Pasadena Recovery Center announced on October 1st that they are teaming up with actress Mackenzie Phillips to help educate the public about addiction and recovery. Phillips, an outspoken voice in the community, will be joining Pasadena Recovery Center as the new Recovery and Treatment Advocate. She will be involved in community relations, educational outreach and will host a weekly group meeting. As an alumni of Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew, she became familiar with the center during filming of the hit reality television series.
“As an addict/alcoholic in recovery, I’m so passionate about helping others find a new way to live,” said Mackenzie Phillips. “Teaming up with Pasadena Recovery Center is an opportunity to do just that. We are in the grip of an epidemic, but there is a solution!”
“I’m very excited about teaming up with Mackenzie Phillips. She brings a lot of enthusiasm and is a welcome addition to the Pasadena Recovery Center Team,” said Michael Bloom co-founder of Pasadena Recovery Center.
Ryan After Rehab: Beginning a New Life
Ryan After Rehab: Beginning a New Life
Ryan Pearne’s parents feared that without intervention, they’d lose their son to his potentially deadly addictions to drugs and alcohol.
Ryan gets a pat on the back from his dad inside the Pasadena Recovery Center.
But their intervention succeeded, and 19-year-old Ryan spent a month at thePasadena Recovery Center last spring.
Going in, the Inland Empire teen — himself the father to a 3-year-old — didn’t believe he had a problem.
In treatment, that changed.
Now, after his time at the center and working with New Leaf Interventions, he’s been more than 100 days sober.
The recovery process completely altered his perspective, and he wants other addicts to know they can have a similar experience.
“Find help, it really is out there,” Pearne said. “The world doesn’t have to be a dark place.”
See the video and message from Ryan: http://ktla.com/2013/09/09/ryan-after-rehab-beginning-a-new-life/#ixzz2eVrqwB8g
Teen Intervention Help
Teen Intervention Help: Do you think — or know — that your child is using drugs or alcohol?
Even if you believe your teen is just “experimenting” it’s important to take action right away.
Casual drug use can quickly turn into drug abuse, dependence or addiction and can lead to accidents, legal trouble and serious health issues.
If you are at all concerned about your child – or even just have a bad feeling – you can and should intervene by:
- Setting tighter limits with clear consequences
- Getting outside help and support if necessary
- Having productive conversations with your child — remain calm, share your concerns and listen.
- Closely monitoring your child’s behavior and activities
