Do the Work of Addiction Treatment Now for Your Future
April 7, 2008
In many situations throughout life, you have to put forth hard work in order for things to be better in the future. You have to save money that you would rather spend when you’re younger in order to have a comfortable retirement.
Robbie Williams’ Trip to Addiction Treatment
April 6, 2008
Robbie Williams is a very popular artist around the world. While his popularity has never really managed to translate to the United States, he is considered a pop icon in most other countries. Robbie Williams started out with a band in the UK, and eventually went with his own solo career.
Success Rates for Addiction Treatment are Good
March 29, 2008
There was an interesting study published in Dispelling the Myths about Addiction: Strategies to Increase Understanding and Strengthen Research, which discovered that the success of drug and alcohol rehabilitation is that same as the success rates of other serious health conditions.
Hospital-Based Treatment Programs
March 17, 2008
When most people think of addiction treatment, they think of a free-standing rehab facility, outpatient treatment, or perhaps a support group like Alcoholics Anonymous. Hospital-based treatment programs are another option that can be the best choice for some people with multiple conditions. Just as the name suggests, these programs are offered in a unit of a general hospital. Read more
Drug Rehab Programs
March 15, 2008
Not all drug rehab programs are alike, and if you are seeking assistance in fighting a drug addiction, it is important to choose a facility that will be right for you. Whether you prefer to kick your habit in the lap of luxury or you need extra medical attention in fighting drug abuse, there are numerous different kinds of drug rehab programs that are now available. It is a good idea to visit at least a few before you make your decision or to try a few on an outpatient basis to make sure that you will be getting the kind of treatment you need. Read more
Average Cost of Addiction Treatment
March 12, 2008
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services administration has released a report that shows how much addiction treatment programs typically cost. The average price of treatment for alcoholism and drug abuse in an outpatient treatment facility was $1433 in 2002. The average cost of residential addiction treatment that same year was $3840 per person. SAMHSA also reported that methadone outpatient treatment cost an average of $7415. These numbers break down to $26.72 for each visit in typical outpatient addiction treatment, and $17.78 for the typical visit to a methadone clinic.
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