30 Jul
Choosing a Drug Rehab Clinic for Yourself or Your Loved One
By Stephanie Loebs
It is not always an easy decision to make, but when you are aware of a loved one being addicted to alcohol or drugs, contacting a rehabilitation center is necessary. For the good of your friend or family member s health and future personal and professional success, the sooner drug treatment is implemented the better.
Of course, once you have answered the question of should I contact someone, next comes the question of whom to contact. Around the United States there are hundreds of drug treatment clinics that cater to all addictions, and many are different in their own ways. Oftentimes, people receive referrals from trusted medical professionals, which is a good direction to take. There are also a number of considerations to ponder when choosing a facility for your or your loved one s treatment:
Complete Continuum of Care - How soon do new patients begin their assessment and treatment? A good rehabilitation clinic will know the urgency in seeing an addict to recovery, and will be comprised of a staff prepared to begin the detoxification process as soon as possible in gentle manner. Rehabilitation is not supposed to be a scary process, but a healing process, and a good clinic will observe this.
Detoxification through Extended Care - Is the clinic a residential facility? Are patients are able to undergo full rehabilitation in a warm, home-like environment? Are patients allowed to communicate with family and friends during recovery? Does the clinic give the impression of nurturing a therapeutic community? A recovering addict should be made as comfortable as possible during rehabilitation, and a good clinic will foster such an environment.
Post-Residential Care - What opportunities are made available to the patient after his/her stay? Does the clinic offer alumni reunions, contact for post-recovery, a newsletter. A good clinic will recognize the bonds made between patients during their recovery, and will seek to keep all lines of communication open.
Availability of Medical Staff - Is the medical staff in-house, or outsourced? Is there at least one physician on duty at all times? Having a regular staff promotes trust between the patient and clinic, so this is one good thing to look for when researching facilities.
Program Flexibility - A good rehabilitation clinic will recognize that one specific treatment that works for one addict might not work for another. Does the clinic offer treatment plans that can be adapted to different patients? Are there individualized as well as group therapy programs? Are there opportunities for family and friends to become actively involved in care?
As you research a rehabilitation clinic for treatment of drug or alcohol addiction, be sure to ask questions. Learn everything you can before making this important decision. As always, consult with a physician for guidance in the right direction. Treatment of addiction is important, and must be done correctly.
Stephanie Loebs is the executive director of Williamsburg Place, one of the top drug rehab clinics in the nation. Williamsburg Place aids those who suffer from drug and/or alcohol addiction, and specializes in caring for health care professionals. For over twenty years Williamsburg Place and its joint rehabilitation center, the William J. Farley Center, have helped thousands of people from all walks of life take back their lives and overcome substance abuse.
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27 Jul
Roman Chair Hyperextension Bench as Part of a Spine Rehabilitation Program for Back Pain
By Dr. Howard A. Knudsen
To help answer the question of
whether hyper extension exercises on a roman chair are appropriate as part of
your spine rehabilitation program, first let me provide some background information on
the subject. Then, I will describe the muscle control problems that arise
with back pain. Next, we need to establish goals for rehabilitation and
determine the specific training requirements to obtain those goals. And finally, I will describe the inherent problems of traditional roman chairs, followed by a solution.
Muscle Control during
Optimal Health
Research has shown that there are two types of muscles: Superficial
strength muscles, and deep stabilizing muscles. Each has its own
unique characteristics.
Think of the superficial
strength muscles as “sprinter-type” muscles. These muscles contain the same
type of muscle fibers that are highly developed in the legs of Olympic
sprinters. They are great for producing speed during a 100 meter dash but poor
for endurance during a marathon. In contrast, the deep stabilizing muscles
are more like “marathon-type” muscles (superior for endurance but poor for
speed).
In healthy individuals, the
primary role of the superficial strength muscles of the lower back and
abdomen is to move the torso. (Torso is defined as: The human body excluding
the head, neck, and limbs. This part of the body is also known as the trunk.
So, these muscles move the rib cage, lumbar spine, and pelvis.) They are also
responsible for controlling trunk posture during high-level activities. These
activities may include: lifting, pushing, pulling, jumping, running, and other
ballistic (fast) movements of the limbs.
In contrast, the deep
stabilizing muscles of the back and abdomen are used to provide continuous
postural adjustments of the torso throughout the day during low-level
activities. Some examples of low-level activities are: sitting, standing,
moving from a seated to standing position, walking, and slow (non-ballistic)
movements of the limbs.
Muscle Control Problems that Arise with Back Pain
After experiencing back pain, the brain’s strategy for maintaining trunk posture
changes to a simplified, inferior strategy. First, the deep stabilizing
muscles stop working properly. Second, the superficial strength muscles
of the trunk become over-active and their muscle fibers shorten up to restrict
trunk range of motion.
This over-active/shortening-up
response is recognized by experts as the brain’s attempt to “lock up” and
protect the painful segments of the torso during the acute phase of injury.
This compensation pattern typically continues after it is no longer necessary
during the chronic phase of back pain (when the injured soft tissue structures
have healed).
The strategy of using
“sprinter-type” muscles to try to maintain trunk posture throughout the day is
like forcing an Olympic sprinter to compete in a marathon, instead of the 100
meter dash. Obviously, the sprinter’s muscles are built for speed, not
endurance. So to say the least, this strategy would not be very efficient.
But, other problems arise secondary to muscle fatigue and subsequent muscle
spasm which result in disc & joint compression.
Goals for Rehabilitation &
Specific Training Requirements
Just as the goals and specific training requirements for sprinters are different
than for marathon runners, there are also vast differences in the goals and
specific training requirements for a rehabilitation program versus a core
fitness routine.
In rehabilitation, one of our
goals would be to release the superficial strength muscles. (Remember
that they have “locked up” the injured region of the spine.) This is
accomplished through slow, low-load, pain-free movement patterns focused on
lengthening the superficial strength muscles while relaxed. This is
something I describe to my patients as a relaxed muscle release exercise
(not to be mistaken as a muscle-stretch exercise).
Although it is true that we must stretch the fascia and related non-contractile
tissues, it is important to recognize that muscles must be released while
relaxed. This is required in order to reset the muscle spindles that
control the set-point of resting tone and muscle length.
The idea of a relaxed
muscle release exercise is definitely a change in mind-set. What it means
is that typical hyper extension exercises performed on a roman chair bench are
not appropriate for the initial stages of rehabilitation for chronic back pain.
If the superficial strength muscles of the back and abdominal wall
are over-active (contracting too much) and the muscle fibers are shortened up to
restrict trunk range of motion, then “strengthening” exercises would not be the
proper type of exercise for rehabilitation.
Our next goal would be to retrain the deep stabilizing muscles in their
role as the primary trunk stabilizers during low-level activities. This is
difficult to achieve in a person with chronic back pain since the superficial
strength muscles are attempting to perform that role by over-contracting and
shortening up to restrict motion in the previously injured region of the torso.
Therefore, an aggressive exercise utilizing a roman chair that emphasizes the
superficial strength muscles of the torso and hips may neglect to activate
the deep stabilizing muscles appropriately. A more specific training
approach is required.
One important deep
stabilizing muscle of the back is called lumbar multifidus.
This muscle attaches at each segment of the lumbar spine down to the sacrum and
pelvis. The specific training that I recommend on a back exercise machine
is a slow, low-load extension movement occurring at each vertebra, instead of
holding the curve of the lower back in a locked position while moving through
the hips. This exercise should be easy enough to perform 30 repetitions
without fatigue.
The Problem and the
Solution
The specific training requirements for lumbar multifidus rehabilitation are not
likely to be achieved as part of a home exercise program on a traditional roman
chair hyper extension bench. The design of the traditional 90-degree exercise
angle is too difficult and not properly designed to promote the specific
training requirements of spine rehabilitation. This type of roman chair will
emphasize the hamstrings, buttocks and superficial strength muscles of
the lower back. It is also likely that training on the 45-degree exercise
angle will be too difficult and not specific enough.
Fortunately, a solution has
been developed that may be designated as a hybrid of the roman chair hyper
extension bench. It’s called the Back Trainer Medic by Kettler
(made in Germany). The Back Trainer Medic was designed to assure the
correct movement pattern, so the individual segments of lumbar multifidus are
trained appropriately. The torso pad is curved and the height of the pad
is adjustable so it guides the user through the correct motion of the torso for
spinal rehabilitation.
The specific exercises that I
show my patients to perform on the Back Trainer Medic fulfill both goals that I
addressed earlier in this article: First, releasing the superficial strength
muscles of the back (via relaxed muscle release exercises), and second,
retraining the deep stabilizing muscle of the back, called lumbar
multifidus (via a slow, low-load extension movement occurring at each
vertebra). The specific exercises are also demonstrated on a DVD video so my
patients can watch it at home as an additional guide.
The Back Trainer Medic has six levels of difficulty. The easiest level is
easier to perform than the 45-degree exercise angle of a roman chair, so it is
more appropriate for the initial stages of spinal rehabilitation. This
allows the user to progress to higher levels of difficulty while the lumbar
multifidus muscles adapt by improving motor control and increasing in size.
Another advantage is that this machine virtually eliminates the hamstrings from
the exercise so that your efforts are more specifically focused on training the
lumbar multifidus muscles.
Dr. Knudsen is a practicing physical
therapist who specializes in rehabilitation of chronic back and neck pain at
Back Trainer Institute.
For more information on the Back Trainer Medic or for other information on related topics, visit
http://www.Back-Exercises.com.
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24 Jul
Questions Answered About a Drug Rehab Program and Alcohol Rehab Program
By Jonathan Huttner
Drug Rehab Program and the Selection Process
Selecting a drug rehab program for alcoholism and drug abuse may be one of the most important decisions you will make in your lifetime. Most of us don’t know what to look for in a quality drug rehab program. Not all drug treatment centers are the same-they differ greatly in program options, staff qualifications, credentials, cost, and effectiveness. Before you make any decisions-ask questions and get the facts!
An Alcohol Rehab Program Should Offer a Variety of Alcohol Treatment Services
Alcohol addiction and drug addiction is a disease that progresses through predictable stages. It takes a trained health professional, often a doctor specializing in addiction medicine, to make an accurate diagnosis and prescribe the most appropriate alcohol treatment program. An alcohol rehab program should offer a variety of alcohol treatment program services that meet individual needs. Alcohol treatment programs may include inpatient alcohol rehab, residential alcohol rehabilitation, outpatient, and/or short-stay options.
What Does a Drug Rehab Center Cost?“
How much doesa drug rehabilitation cost?” This is often one of the first questions asked. All drug rehab programs and alcohol rehabilitation programss differ in cost and method of payment. Many drug rehab programs and alcohol rehabilitation programs will take your health insurance as a means of payment or you may be asked to pay privately. If you need help locating an alcohol treatment center or drug rehabilitation that will take your insurance call the national substance abuse helpline.
Is the Alcohol Treatment Program medically based? T
here is an distinct advantage to including comprehensive, on-site medical care in a drug rehab or alcohol treatment center. Physicians and nurses can provide 24-hour residential substance abuse services to monitor and ensure a safe drug detox and withdrawal from alcohol and other drugs. In addition, a medical staff specializing in addiction medicine can oversee the progress of each individual and make necessary adjustments to the treatment plan.
Jonathan Huttner is one of the founders of a national addiction treatment helpline 1-800-511-9225, which can help you locate effective treatment anywhere in the United States.
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21 Jul
Low Cost Alcohol Rehab
By Dee Cohen
Are there low cost alcohol rehab treatments available?
The normal duration for many alcohol rehab programs today is
90 days, but for many people who can not afford to be in
rehab for the required 90 days there are low cost alcohol
rehab programs now available to them.
These accelerated programs are available so that patients
can return back home after 28 days but they will still be
provided with the transitional recovery support that an
recovery alcoholic reqiures.
The ages of such people attending these programs ranges from
20 and upwards and are from all walks of life (its not just
the celebrities that attend these programs). However, there
are other factors which may well need to be taken into
consideration such as a history of chemical dependency (drug
abuse), age, psychiatric history and any number of other
variables which will actually may need the patient to stay
for an longer period rather than just the 28 days. With
these kinds of situations the senior staff members at an
alcohol rehab clinic will work with the client in order to
assess their needs and what length of treatment is most
appropriate for them. This can be helpful if you are
seeking a low cost alcohol rehab program
However, the 28 day alcohol rehab programs that are
available are having some of the highest success rates in
the world when treating alcohol abuse and many people find
that they successfully beat their addition with only having
one 28 day course of treatment. Remember in order for any
alcohol treatment program to be successful the initial
objective is to stabilize, achieve and maintain a period of
abstinence for alcohol in order to create a solid recovery
foundation and it is imperative that the recovering person
chooses to engage in the ongoing process of growth and
change once abstinence has been achieved.
For those people who attend a low cost alcohol rehab program
they will be required to participate in educational lectures
and treatment counseling (both on a one to one basis or in a
small group with other recovering alcoholics). Also some low
cost alcohol rehab programs will offer patients additional
activities such as yoga.
However the most important point of most of these low cost
alcohol rehab programs is they support the development of a
persons self awareness, self honesty and self clarity and
this leads to the development of a person s self
responsibility and their ability to keep to agreements and
also being accountable themselves for the choices that they
have made.
Dee Cohen is a licensed social worker and yoga teacher. Find out more at http://www.rehab-advice.com to find effective Low Cost Alcohol Rehab options
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18 Jul
Center Christian Drug Rehab: An Untold Side of Faith
By Jake Wells
For those people in search for a drug rehab program that really works no matter the time required, center Christian drug rehab facilities are the way to go. Its no coincidence that faith gets people to overcome drug addiction and within Christian drug rehab centers you will get just that. Faith based drug addiction programs have helped hundreds of teenagers and adults with their drug problem.
Important aspects of drug rehab programs
Having a relaxed and peaceful environment is crucial in the process of getting off drugs once and for all. Christian rehabs provide just that combined with true belief in family support. Having the family help the patient has been very beneficial and plays a big part in conquering addiction, whether it be from drugs or alcohol.
Throughout the whole rehabilitation and healing process Christian family counseling is offered to the patient. Counseling varies between two visits per month to one visit each two days. It all depends on the Christian drug rehab center you choose and which are your specific needs. However, one thing that you will find in every Christian focused drug rehabs is that all programs are able to provide the Christian structure every Christian family has in their homes.
The power of faith has been undermined by many people for many years, and still most of them won’t believe in it. The truth is that faith has made miracles possible, and with the help of exhaustive drug programs, almost any drug addict can overcome this horrible phase in their life.
Take my word for it, I’m no amateur
I know it because I’ve been there and have witnessed it first-hand. Not by overcoming an addiction, but by helping friends of mine conquer it. Once people have fallen into addiction its extremely difficult to get it out their system. It is possible to avoid this threat by detecting addiction at an early phase. However, it’s no secret how hard it is to identify it. That’s what you have to know that you can count on the support of many drug rehab clinics. And if your needs are faith-oriented, a center Christian drug rehab is perfect for you.
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15 Jul
Rehabilitation Center, Treatment For Loved Ones
By James Johnson
If you are in the process of picking out an alcohol rehabilitation center that will provide you or a loved with treatment of alcoholism, make sure it has a comprehensive rehabilitation service treatment program. This center should succeed in giving you or anyone else a new life that is free of chemicals. The right alcohol rehab center is important because a wrong choice can and will jeopardize your outcome in treatment.
What is needed is a multidimensional alcohol treatment program. It should be customized to suit your needs. The factors that you must consider before selecting alcohol rehab center is the experience of the center as well as the staff treatment and approach, type of facilities and the cost factor. They will be providing such services as detoxification. The detoxification program may last for as little as three days for someone in early stages of alcoholism. Alcohol addiction starts with a casual curiosity or even peer pressure.
Patients of rehabilitation treatment centers may and will have such symptoms as out of control tempers, weird behavior, loss of any appetite and weight loss or just the opposite also. It is very important that the rehabilitation center be located away from the patient s home so to stop any influences that could cause further addictions. A rehab center begins treatment by looking at all of the psychological factors of the person and their social habits and the degree of addiction.
People who have suffered from alcohol dependence can use alcohol rehabilitation centers to restore themselves to the physical, mental and social levels that they once had. The goal is to once again lead a normal and active life. The process is to you help you to get the support to quit the drinking.
James Johnson, the author of this article, discovers and presents information so you can become knowedgeable, in the subjects you are searching for. I hope you find this article helpful. Your choice of a rehabilitation programs is many. For more informative articles and tips, to help you with your rehabilitation programs choice go to rehabilitation center or http://www.treatmentchair.com/rehabilitation_center_services_for_rebuilding_yourself.php
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12 Jul
Gay Drug Rehab Programs in Illinois
By Jonathan Huttner
Drug Rehab programs and alcohol rehab programs have been available for the heterosexual community in Illinois for the last 25 years. The drug rehabs in Illinois have been of high quality and both inpatient and outpatient drug addiction treatment. There has been drug rehab programs for almost any kind of drug addiction or alcohol addiction. You can find drug rehab programs for the elderly, adolescent, men or women, but the GLBT population (gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender) seems to have been forgotten. Where do the GLBT go where they can receive drug rehab treatment without being judged?
Gay Addiction Treatment History Historically, the GLBT community suffering from drug addiction or alcoholism, were expected to fit into primarily heterosexual drug rehab or alcohol rehab programs. Can you imagine being heterosexual and being asked to fit into a gay drug rehab program or gay alcohol rehab program. What do you think your drug rehab experience would be like?
Today, the approach to treating the GLBT population has changed greatly. You can find drug rehab or alcohol rehab programs such as Lakeview Freedom Rings that has designed drug rehab for the GLBT population within the structure of a state of the art addiciton treatment program. Drug rehab programs such as this, have begun to emerge, but on a limited basis.
What is the Clinical Structure Within the Drug Rehab Program The gay drug rehab component is almost a program within a program. While the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender certainly have their own set of specific issues, people are people and addicts are addicts. Any quality gay addiction treatment component will have its own addiction therapist trained in meeting the recovery needs of the GLBT population, the staff at the drug rehab center will receive sensitivity training and education to reduce and sometimes eliminate any homophobic attitudes and the GLBT patients will participate in clinical services with the rest of the population outside of their component.
Illinois Gay Drug Rehab Services
Unfortunately there are not many drug rehab centers in Illinois with “true” gay addiction treatment or gay alcohol treatment components within the confines of the drug rehab or alcohol rehab. When looking for a Illinois Gay Drug Rehab or Illinois Gay Alcohol Rehab you might want to call 1-800-511-9225, a gay friendly addiction treatment helpline or go to …………………………….. www.gay-rehab.com.
Jonathan Huttner is one of the founders of Lakeview Health Systems, which operates an addiction treatment program which is gay friendly and has a gay addiction treatment component within the drug rehab program called Freedom Rings.
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9 Jul
Drug and Alcoholic Rehabilitation Center in Mumbai, India
By Amit Sen
Drug and alcohol addiction is big problem in recent years to the world population.
Everyday we are getting effected by young bright child to get addicted and ruin the family.
It not only devalued the moral of the society but also creating criminal, jobless to the young dynamic youth. In Mumbai numbers of addiction case is reported in police station. We can watch TV, radio news are flooded with such activities. There is one NGO name Living free foundation in Mumbai.
Their mission is to deliver quality rehabilitation and extended acute medical care in a manner both respectful and reflective. Through high professional standards of rehabilitation and medicine, multi disciplinary teams ensure that patient s complex health care needs are addressed. Living Free Foundation strives for continuous quality improvement by supporting and developing services and programs sensitive to the needs of patients.
To help other drug addicts who have been hooked on drugs and to give them a better life. To help them to come out of this vicious cycle through this foundation. We believe in changing the attitude of the addicts. Once he starts accepting his responsebilities the healing process is easier. Then the families are also brought in for extra counseling. He adds , a stay here should rid him of all his cravings and make him a more positive person. He wants these drug addicts to lead a normal life after rehabilitation. It should be a new begining .
Helping other addicts gives Mr. Dutta tremendous satisfaction and hope. It is an immediate remedy for drug addicts who need professional help, to help them to come to term with reality. We help them to find a purpose in life and relocate them and to help parents and their family to reconcile the problem. After their discharge from rehabilitation center the ex-addicts tries to piece their life together for a new begining, and some even find marital bliss. Some of the guys from center have gone out and helped another addicts clean out their acts. The toughest lesson handed to these ex-addicts are often the product of experience
I wish them success in noble mission.
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6 Jul
Choosing The Right Drug Rehab Program
By Jonathan Huttner
Choosing a drug rehab program is a difficult decision. Nobody wants drug addiction to overtake their life to the point that drug rehab is the necessary step. However, the decision to go to drug rehab is something to look forward to, as it is the decision to rebuild a healthy life. Understanding what drug addiction entails and how it affects the user is important for healing substance abuse. As well as understanding drug addiction, knowing what drug rehab is will help the patient understand what he is going through and the purpose of drug rehab. Lastly, the type of drug rehab program is of vital importance for the patient. Understanding what a drug rehab program is and what a drug rehab program does, will make all the difference in the world. A drug rehab program, then, is the path that leads to an effective treatment of drug addiction. Research has shown that drug addiction is treatable. Research has not shown, and will not show, that addiction treatment is easy.
Which drug rehab program?
Educate yourself when choosing a drug rehab program. There are many different types of drug rehabs, varying in cost, length of stay and philosophy. Make sure that the drug rehab you choose makes sense to you. Look into the credentials of the drug rehab staff and the licenses of the drug rehab itself. Although a bit scary, entering drug rehab is an exciting time. It is the beginning of the end of your drug addiction and the beginning of a new life.
If you need help in locating an effective drug rehab program you can call the national drug rehab helpline at 1-800-511-9225 or go to www.recoveryconnection.org to locate a drug rehab program near you. Click here if you require help locating a drug rehab program that treats ==>dual diagnosis
Joanthan Huttner is a partner of Lakeview Health Systems, a nationally recognized drug rehab and alcohol rehab program. Lakeview specializes in the treatment of dual diagnosis and also operates freedom Rings, a gay drug rehab.
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3 Jul
Drug Rehab Centers - A Second Chance
By Jake Wells
I come from a big but close circle of friends. We’ve been friends since high school and most of us continue to be. But I tell you, we’ve been through some tough times. Some of my closest friends began experimenting with drugs and soon they got hooked. It was ugly, and for two of those it still is Thankfully though, with the help of some of the guys we were able to intern them in drug rehab centers.
They got a second chance
It’s been around 5 years since most of them got out, and I still thank the drug rehab centers. They gave my friends a second chance at life. We’re still working on two of our friends. I’d like to think they aren’t doomed to be drug addicts for the rest of their lives. That’s why I keep telling them to go to a rehab center, but each time they seem to be doing a good job, they fall into a relapse. It’s difficult to talk about this, and that’s why I chose to write about it. I feel like I should warn people that haven’t gone through what I’ve gone to prepare them.
I think the most difficult part is the start When you begin to notice the change of personality in your friends. That’s when you think you should drug test friend. And you should drug test him or her! The thing is how are you going to do it? You can’t just come up and tell your friend you want him drug tested or can you? No, you have to!
There comes a moment when you HAVE to do something
After that phase you just can’t see your best friends damage themselves the way they are. You have see the general picture and realize you have to take them to a drug rehab center. The sooner the better, trust me. When we interned our first friend we were still teenagers so we got him to an adolescent center drug rehab. They treated his drug addiction and let family and friends visit from time to time. He got better and now he’s perfect. Stories like that repeat themselves all around.
Maybe it’s luck, maybe it’s determination but whatever it is, drug rehab centers provide what drug addicts need to overcome that horrible phase to have a second chance at life.
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