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Addiction Treatment Atlanta
Addiction treatment in Atlanta has come a long way especially as it applies to the GLBT community. For years the gay community, as large as it was in Atlanta, seemed to receive little attention as it applied to addiction treatment. It seemed as though Atlanta addiction treatment was completely geared to the heterosexual community.
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What is drug addiction treatment?
There are many addictive drugs, and addiction treatments for specific drugs can differ. Addiction Treatment also varies depending on the characteristics of the patient.
Problems associated with an individual’s drug addiction can vary significantly. People who are addicted to drugs come from all walks of life. Many suffer from mental health, occupational, health, or social problems [...]
Top Ten Drug Movies ? Rated by a Drug Addict
Am I a drug addict? Yes I am, although I haven?t used in nearly 5 days. That?s actually an achievement for me. They say you need to take your mind off of the drugs, off of using, stop hanging out with the same people, pick up a new hobby?all of those things sound [...]
Drug Addiction Relapse
One of the many problems people face in addiction treatment today is relapse, and the idea that relapse is a part of recovery. But what we need to understand and believe is that relapse is not a part of recovery. It?s just a dangerous slogan that is based on myth, and it only gives people [...]
Residential Treatment Centers
My addiction problem progressed slowly over such long period of time it was difficult to admit I had a problem. I graduated from a good university had a good job and married a wonderful woman. We had two children and a good social life and owned a home in an upscale neighbor hood. I was [...]
Drug Rehab Programs
What to Expect in a Drug Rehab Program
Drug rehab programs differ in the drug rehab services they offer and the philosophies they embrace. There are several key elements that any quality drug rehab must have if they are to be effective drug rehabilitation programs. Lakeview Health Systems provides drug rehab programs with these key components:
- Detoxification or drug detox
- Residential addiction treatment
- Relapse prevention programs
- Family rehabilitation programs
If you would like additional information on our drug rehab programs or for admission to Lakeview's drug rehab program please call 1-866-657-4357.
What is the Length of Stay in a Drug Rehab Program?
There is no definitive answer on what the appropriate length of time is to remain in a drug rehab program. However, research 
shows that the longer a patient remains in drug rehab, the better their chances of long term recovery are. The average length of stay in a drug rehab program is between thirty to forty-five days. Lakeview's drug rehab staff evaluates each patient individually and based upon a number of factors, develops a drug rehab program to address each patient's specific issues.
A Drug Rehab Program and Dual Diagnosis
Lakeview has a board certified psychiatrist trained in addiction medicine, who along with the licensed professional staff evaluates each patient and the drug rehab program's ability to treat them effectively. Any effective drug rehabilitation staff realizes that in treating dual diagnosis, the drug addiction and psychiatric disorder must be treated concurrently. If one disorder is treated while the other is ignored, or not treated at the same time, relapse is almost certain.
If you would like additional information about drug rehabilitation or for admission to Lakeview's drug rehab program please call 1-866-657-4357. All calls are toll free and completely confidential.