MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'drug treatment'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:21:18 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4960335&cid=t_131399_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fselecting-a-treatment-service%2F What are some questions to ask in choosing an alcohol and drug treatment program? The US Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration recommends asking the following questions when selecting a treatment program:Does the program accept your insurance? If not, will they work with you on a payment plan or find other means of support for you?Is the program run by state-accredited, licensed and/or trained professionals?Is the facility clean, organized and well-run?Does the program encompass the full range of needs of the individual (medical: including infectious diseases; psychological: including co-occurring mental illness; social; vocational; legal; etc.)?Does the treatment program also address sexual orientation and physical disabilities as well as provide age, gender and cultur... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4960335 Tue, 21 Jun 2011 16:21:51 +0100 4960335 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4498274&cid=t_131399_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fdeep-brain-stimulation-experts-raise-alarms-about-aggressive-marketing%2F2011.02.19 A paper published in the February issue of Health Affairs – discussed at length in an article in the New York Times – contains the sort of blunt, plain-spoken language you seldom read in academic journals. The authors, who include some of the most prominent neuroscientists and ethicists in the world, warn that manufacturers are misusing the FDA’s humanitarian device exemption to promote deep brain stimulation as a “treatment” for obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). In fact, they make clear that deep brain stimulation is very much an experimental procedure. Research is still at an early stage, and the risks to patients are not well defined. When suffering is severe and no other treatment has provided relief, there is value in making available an intervention like deep b... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4498274 Sat, 19 Feb 2011 20:00:39 +0100 4498274 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4122084&cid=t_131399_151_f&fid=39304&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.recoveryhelpdesk.com%2F2010%2F08%2F09%2Fsatisfied-methadone-patients-are-successful-methadone-patients%2F Methadone Patient Satisfaction is Linked to Treatment Success A recent scientific study of methadone patients confirms what common sense suggests: methadone treatment outcomes are related to patient satisfaction.  Methadone patients who are happy with their treatment have better treatment outcomes.  Satisfied methadone patients stay in treatment longer and are more successful at reducing or eliminating use of heroin or prescription pain killers.  In other words, satisfied methadone patients are successful methadone patients. This link between patient satisfaction and treatment outcomes has policy implications for methadone clinics and recovery implications for methadone patients. What This Means for Methadone Patients Methadone patients should ask themselves, “Am I feeling satis... Recovery Helpdesk blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4122084 Mon, 09 Aug 2010 23:24:28 +0100 4122084 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3359224&cid=t_131399_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2Fl-am3Zq7Z3E%2F What are some questions to ask in choosing an alcohol and drug treatment program? The US Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration recommends asking the following questions when selecting a treatment program: Does the program accept your insurance? If not, will they work with you on a payment plan or find other means of support for you? Is the program run by state-accredited, licensed and/or trained professionals? Is the facility clean, organized and well-run? Does the program encompass the full range of needs of the individual (medical: including infectious diseases; psychological: including co-occurring mental illness; social; vocational; legal; etc.)? Does the treatment program also address sexual orientation and physical disabilities as well as provide age, gender... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3359224 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:14:32 +0100 3359224 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2302386&cid=t_131399_151_f&fid=35794&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCliffsideMalibu%2F%7E3%2FUKGRJbbn5fc%2F Every drug treatment center promises to help its clients get sober. Some facilities deliver. Many more of them don’t. As you research the various drug treatment centers available to you, it’s vital that you be able to distinguish the former from the latter. Successful drug treatment will quite literally change your life. You owe it to yourself, and to the people who care about you, to get the right kind of help from the right kind of caregivers. The practical implication here is that you can’t rush blindly into a drug treatment center decision. There are plenty of exclusive drug treatment programs in Los Angeles. Unfortunately, they aren’t all equally capable of serving their clients. To simply enroll in the first drug treatment program you find on the Internet would be to take a c... Cliffside Malibu blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2302386 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 18:32:15 +0100 2302386 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2302387&cid=t_131399_151_f&fid=35794&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCliffsideMalibu%2F%7E3%2F3xt1hNWzCR8%2F Even the best private drug treatment center in Malibu can’t help a client who refuses to engage with his drug treatment program. Drug treatment is only successful to the extent that patients make it successful, for no more or less a reason than that healing can only be the product of personal effort. No one can take you anywhere you refuse to go under your own power. If your residential drug treatment program experience is going to be successful, it’s going to be because you find the strength to make it so. But that’s not to say that drug treatment centers are unimportant to the healing process. In fact, the support you get from an exclusive drug treatment center will be vital in helping you achieve meaningful and lasting sobriety. The only catch is that that support has to be empowe... Cliffside Malibu blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2302387 Mon, 30 Mar 2009 21:49:23 +0100 2302387 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2302388&cid=t_131399_151_f&fid=35794&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCliffsideMalibu%2F%7E3%2Fn_pT5LjDy2Q%2F Drug and alcohol treatment centers can only help clients who are willing to be helped. The fact of the matter is that addiction is a personal disease, and drug rehab must ultimately be driven by a personal effort. Even the best alcohol and drug treatment center in Los Angeles can’t take the hard work out of the healing process. If you’re going to get sober, in other words, it’s going to be because you commit yourself to the long-term fight. Drug and alcohol treatment centers are absolutely vital to drug and alcohol - recovery there’s no doubt about that. But the buck stops with drug and alcohol rehabilitation patients themselves. The most successful inpatient drug treatment centers in Malibu are those which are most effective in helping their clients develop the skills and ... Cliffside Malibu blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2302388 Fri, 27 Mar 2009 19:35:26 +0100 2302388 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2302389&cid=t_131399_151_f&fid=35794&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCliffsideMalibu%2F%7E3%2F7iUiBqH6XsE%2F Drug treatment centers aren’t all alike. In fact, the differences between and among drug treatment facilities in Los Angeles can be startling—and can have an enormous impact on the ultimate outcome of your drug rehabilitation experience. In the end, the plain fact of the matter is that a drug treatment program can only be successful if it’s administered by competent, compassionate professionals. Drug treatment centers that can’t provide that level of service to their clients can’t ever be expected to achieve lasting success. The search for a Malibu drug treatment center in California can be overwhelming. The sheer number of drug addiction treatment centers on the market leads many prospective clients to assume that one facility must be more or less as effective as the next one. B... Cliffside Malibu blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2302389 Thu, 26 Mar 2009 21:00:55 +0100 2302389 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2302390&cid=t_131399_151_f&fid=35794&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCliffsideMalibu%2F%7E3%2F-9iQ9heyEsM%2F No one can do the heavy lifting for you in a drug treatment center. After all, drug addiction recovery isn’t a passive activity or a spectator sport. Healing demands effort, and energy, and the sort of commitment that no one else can ever make for you. A successful drug treatment center experience will quite literally change your life. But that success, in the end, can only be as real as you make it. You already know what you stand to lose in the fight against drug abuse. It’s well past time you started learning what you stand to win. The day you enroll in the best drug treatment center will be the first day of the rest of your life, provided that you’re serious about getting better for good. Given the stakes, it’s hard to imagine that the right choice could ever be more obvious. (... Cliffside Malibu blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2302390 Wed, 25 Mar 2009 22:01:47 +0100 2302390 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2302391&cid=t_131399_151_f&fid=35794&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCliffsideMalibu%2F%7E3%2FiW_ZEHqvp_8%2F California drug rehab is generally more successful than regular drug rehab. But that doesn’t mean that every California drug rehab program is effective. It’s true that California drug rehabs are inherently advantaged by the uniqueness of their environment. Unfortunately, some drug treatment centers fail to capitalize on that advantage with a sound rehabilitation philosophy. As should go without saying, these facilities do an enormous disservice to clients and their families. In the end, California drug rehab is like drug rehabilitation anywhere: It can only succeed if it’s done the right way. In making a drug treatment program decision, it’s vital that you thoroughly understand the options available to you. Some drug rehab centers in California really do deliver on their promises. ... Cliffside Malibu blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2302391 Tue, 24 Mar 2009 21:32:51 +0100 2302391 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2302392&cid=t_131399_151_f&fid=35794&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCliffsideMalibu%2F%7E3%2FWY6Gk2nqaWY%2F The best private drug treatment center is the one that tells its clients the truth. That might sound obvious, but the fact of the matter is that too many Southern California drug rehabs fail to put the principle into practice. Indeed, many of the most “exclusive” drug treatment centers in Malibu lead clients to believe that recovery is easy, as if healing were simply a matter of enrolling in a private inpatient drug rehab program and then letting your therapists do the hard work for you. But that’s simply not the way it works. Drug treatment is always an arduous process—let there be no doubt about that. Addiction is a ferocious disease, and the only successful drug treatment programs are those which are driven by the active efforts of patients themselves. The drug treatment... Cliffside Malibu blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2302392 Mon, 23 Mar 2009 23:08:10 +0100 2302392 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2280080&cid=t_131399_151_f&fid=35794&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCliffsideMalibu%2F%7E3%2FKCTOhJjBpUU%2F Drug treatment isn’t for the faint of heart. Indeed, those drug rehab facilities which claim to offer “easy” drug treatment programs are either lying or delusional. The fact of the matter is that drug abuse is a ferocious disease, and drug abuse treatment can only succeed by virtue of ferocious effort. In the end, even the most exclusive residential drug rehab center in Los Angeles can’t take the heavy lifting out of the recovery process. This doesn’t mean that your drug rehab center will be unimportant to the outcome of your recovery experience. It does, however, indicate that any support you get will only be as useful as you make it. In the end, drug treatment can only work for you if you’re willing to work for drug treatment. For your own sake, for the sake o... Cliffside Malibu blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2280080 Thu, 19 Mar 2009 23:45:16 +0100 2280080 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2280083&cid=t_131399_151_f&fid=35794&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCliffsideMalibu%2F%7E3%2FcxMTXXFELLE%2F Hollywood movies and TV documentaries often portray drug and alcohol detox facilities as dank and dreary places, full of suffering patients and indifferent doctors. But nothing could be further from the truth. The fact of the matter is that detox should be first and foremost about healing, and about hope. The key, of course, lies in your ability to find a drug rehab center that’s right for you. The best Malibu drug detox facility is the one that cares the most about its clients. Only a gentle, compassionate drug treatment program can lay the groundwork for primary rehabilitation, and help you take the first steps on your journey to sobriety. Professional, pain-free detox will quite literally change your life. You owe it to yourself - and to the people who care about you - to find a place... Cliffside Malibu blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2280083 Tue, 17 Mar 2009 00:17:25 +0100 2280083 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2261029&cid=t_131399_151_f&fid=35794&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCliffsideMalibu%2F%7E3%2FidHZruMGVlM%2F The best drug addiction treatment centers are invariably the ones that embrace the most holistic vision of the healing process. The plain fact of the matter is that addiction is both a physical and psychological disease, and drug addiction recovery must pose both a physical and psychological solution to it. Unfortunately, some private drug addiction treatment centers in California fail to properly account for both dimensions of the healing process. As should go without saying, the results can be disastrous for clients and their families. The right drug treatment program will change your life. The wrong one will only lead to more of the same. If you’ve made it this far, you shouldn’t need a lecture on the importance of drug addiction treatment centers to the healing process. Now all tha... Cliffside Malibu blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2261029 Sat, 14 Mar 2009 02:51:37 +0100 2261029 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2261030&cid=t_131399_151_f&fid=35794&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCliffsideMalibu%2F%7E3%2FMXT_7Mh9PeQ%2F Many prospective drug treatment patients wrestle with the decision to seek help. The problem, of course, is that to enroll in an exclusive drug abuse treatment center is to admit to having a problem that you can’t solve on your own, which is an acknowledgment that few drug abusers are willing to make. But the alternative is too bleak to contemplate. When push comes to shove, no addict in the world can afford to forego private drug treatment when the situation calls for it. Sometimes the hardest things in life are the ones most worth doing. Your decision to seek drug treatment will mean swallowing your pride, and surrendering your vanity. But nothing you do will ever be more important. You already know what drug addiction can do to its victims. Now it’s time to learn how the right drug ... Cliffside Malibu blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2261030 Thu, 12 Mar 2009 21:21:21 +0100 2261030 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2261031&cid=t_131399_151_f&fid=35794&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCliffsideMalibu%2F%7E3%2FDFXi1dt-eQA%2F Drug rehab programs are only as effective as drug rehab patients allow them to be. The fact of the matter is that drug rehabilitation is and must be a personal process, one that succeeds or fails based on the commitments that individuals make to it. If you want to get better, in other words, you’re going to have to work it. Even the most exclusive drug treatment program in the world can’t help you if you refuse to help yourself. But this isn’t to suggest that a drug abuse rehab program is unimportant to the recovery process. In fact, the support you get from the caregivers at a private drug treatment center will be vital in helping you make your rehabilitation experience a meaningful one. But that support won’t matter if it doesn’t produce concerted action on your... Cliffside Malibu blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2261031 Wed, 11 Mar 2009 23:29:38 +0100 2261031 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2195095&cid=t_131399_151_f&fid=35794&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FCliffsideMalibu%2F%7E3%2F536901384%2F All drug treatment programs are designed to end addiction. But only some of them actively promote sobriety. That might seem to be a trivial distinction, but the truth is that the difference in emphasis can be vital to the success or failure of the healing process. Those drug treatment programs which only address the symptoms of the disease—which are only designed to “end addiction”—do not and cannot produce long-term recovery. If you’re going to get better, then, you’re going to need to find a drug treatment program that can give you all the care you need. There’s no shortage on drug treatment facilities in Los Angeles. Unfortunately, most of them offer drug treatment programs that are overly focused on the short run. The drug treatment center that’s right for you is the on... Cliffside Malibu blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2195095 Wed, 11 Feb 2009 00:11:59 +0100 2195095 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2195096&cid=t_131399_151_f&fid=35794&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FCliffsideMalibu%2F%7E3%2F536107919%2F As obvious as that sounds, the fact of the matter is that some drug treatment facilities only target part of the disease. Addiction always exists in both physical and psychological dimensions, and successful drug treatment must always entail both physical and psychological healing. Those drug treatment programs which address one aspect of the problem while ignoring the other cannot be expected to promote meaningful recovery. If you’re going to get better in a private drug treatment center, in other words, you’re going to have to get all-the-way better. The fact that you’ve made it this far suggests that you don’t need a lecture on the perils of addiction. You know what’s at stake here, and what you stand to lose if you fail to get help from the right Malibu drug addiction treatme... Cliffside Malibu blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2195096 Tue, 10 Feb 2009 01:31:04 +0100 2195096 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2195097&cid=t_131399_151_f&fid=35794&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FCliffsideMalibu%2F%7E3%2F533928447%2F Some drug treatment centers recognize the fundamental uniqueness of each and every one of their clients. Others treat every patient the same way. The difference is more important than any in the world. The fact of the matter is that no two addicts are ever exactly like, and no drug treatment center should ever treat them as if they were. Those drug rehabs which offer generic drug treatment programs do an enormous disservice to those clients who trust them with their health. Given the stakes in the fight against drug abuse, that’s a lesson you simply can’t afford to learn the hard way. If you’re here, reading this, you already know that there are plenty of drug treatment centers in Los Angeles. The catch, unfortunately, is that they aren’t all equally capable of serving their client... Cliffside Malibu blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2195097 Sat, 07 Feb 2009 03:53:31 +0100 2195097 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2195098&cid=t_131399_151_f&fid=35794&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FCliffsideMalibu%2F%7E3%2F532849805%2F Even the most exclusive drug treatment center in Malibu can’t turn drug recovery into a spectator sport. On the contrary, addiction is a personal problem, and drug treatment programs can only succeed if they’re driven by the personal efforts of drug treatment patients. The day you commit yourself to the drug treatment process will be the day you start rediscovering the world as you used to know it, before your disease made you the person you are today. With so much to lose, and so much more to win, you simply can’t afford not to take up the fight. The good news is that you don’t have to bear the burden alone. In fact, the support you get from the counselors and caregivers at a private drug treatment center will be vital in helping you get where you need to go. But that support can ... Cliffside Malibu blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2195098 Thu, 05 Feb 2009 21:43:31 +0100 2195098 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2195099&cid=t_131399_151_f&fid=35794&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FCliffsideMalibu%2F%7E3%2F532227807%2F If you think you need drug treatment, you almost certainly do. Addiction is a sinister disease, one that generally infects its victims without their being conscious of it. By the time most drug abuse victims recognize their condition, it’s already too late to do anything about it. For those lucky enough to identify the problem in its early stages, the decision to seek private drug treatment from a professional drug treatment facility can quite literally make a world of difference. Drug addiction is a devastating disease. Drug treatment can fix what’s been broken, by helping you rebuild your life from the inside-out. All that remains, now, is for you to take the first step. Drug treatment centers can’t help those clients who refuse to walk through the front door. The decision to enrol... Cliffside Malibu blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2195099 Thu, 05 Feb 2009 05:27:38 +0100 2195099 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2081355&cid=t_131399_151_f&fid=35794&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FCliffsideMalibu%2F%7E3%2F503755154%2F All private drug addiction treatment centers make bold promises to their clients. Some deliver. Some don’t. For you and the people who care about you, the difference is more important than any in the world. The success or failure of your drug rehab experience will quite literally change your life. Under those circumstances, it’s inconceivable that you could ever settle for a subpar drug addiction treatment facility. Of all the drug treatment centers in Los Angeles, only one is exactly right for you. To find it, you’re going to have to research your options and understand your needs. And please, for your own sake, don’t be seduced by fancy online brochures. Some of the most “exclusive” drug addiction treatment centers in Malibu put more emphasis on style than substance. If you�... Cliffside Malibu blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2081355 Tue, 06 Jan 2009 04:40:16 +0100 2081355 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2078862&cid=t_131399_151_f&fid=35794&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FCliffsideMalibu%2F%7E3%2F501313605%2F Malibu methamphetamine rehab will change your life. Whoever you are, however hopeless you believe yourself to be, the right methamphetamine addiction drug treatment program can help you rediscover the world as you used to know it, before drug addiction turned you into a shell of your former self. The only catch, of course, is that you have to be willing to take the first step. Meth rehab centers don’t work miracles. They can’t help clients who refuse to be helped. If you’re going to get better, it’s going to be because you muster the courage to make the right choice. For your own sake, for the sake of the people who care about, here’s hoping that you can do just that. Some things are too important to leave undone. Cliffside Malibu methamphetamine rehab is certainly one of them. (... Cliffside Malibu blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2078862 Fri, 02 Jan 2009 22:36:35 +0100 2078862 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2056380&cid=t_131399_151_f&fid=35794&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FCliffsideMalibu%2F%7E3%2F489991379%2F Some Los Angeles treatment centers will tell you that you can achieve cocaine recovery without cocaine detox. But that’s just flat wrong. The truth is that cocaine addiction is at root a physiological disease, and that cocaine rehab must begin with physiological healing. The care you get in a cocaine detox facility will be vital in helping you begin your journey to sobriety on the right foot. Given the stakes, anything less just isn’t good enough. You already know that cocaine addiction is a ruinous disease. Now you know what you can do to overcome it. Your first day in a drug treatment center will be the day you start remembering that tomorrow can and should be a thing worth looking forward to. Here’s hoping you can find the strength to take the first step. (Source: Cliffside Malibu... Cliffside Malibu blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2056380 Fri, 19 Dec 2008 20:08:42 +0100 2056380 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2056383&cid=t_131399_151_f&fid=35794&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FCliffsideMalibu%2F%7E3%2F486956639%2F Malibu heroin rehab cannot be rushed. In a perfect world, heroin recovery would be little more than a quick and easy fix, the sort of thing you could do over a long weekend, or at least in no more than a week. Unfortunately, that’s not the way it works. The truth is that heroin addiction is a stubborn disease, one that can’t ever be eradicated without sustained and determined effort. In the end, Malibu heroin rehab simply can’t be effective if it isn’t a long-term process. The practical implication here is that you have to find a Malibu heroin rehab center that can meet all of your long-term needs. Heroin drug treatment is a long road. To walk it successfully, you need help from someone who’ll be there with you at every step along the way. That’s the sort of care you’ll find ... Cliffside Malibu blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2056383 Tue, 16 Dec 2008 20:57:04 +0100 2056383 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1996860&cid=t_131399_151_f&fid=35794&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FCliffsideMalibu%2F%7E3%2F464519470%2F If there’s a secret to the success of luxury drug abuse treatment programs, it has to start with personal attention. Drug abuse recovery is always a profoundly intimate process, one which every patient must experience on his or her own terms. It should perhaps go without saying, then, that the best drug abuse treatment programs are those which pay the closest attention to the individual needs of individual addicts. In the end, anything less than that simply isn’t good enough. The best drug abuse treatment programs save lives. As melodramatic as that might sound, it’s a fact—which is why it’s so important that you find a drug abuse treatment facility that’s right for you. You don’t need to be told about the perils of addiction. You do, though, need to be reminded that recovery... Cliffside Malibu blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1996860 Mon, 24 Nov 2008 17:23:02 +0100 1996860 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1723680&cid=t_131399_151_f&fid=35794&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FCliffsideMalibu%2F%7E3%2F371300524%2F Oxycodone rehab is no easy undertaking. Some Oxycodone rehabs in Los Angeles would have you believe that getting sober is as simple as enrolling in a treatment program and then waiting for someone else to do the heavy lifting for you. But that’s not the way it works. The plain fact of the matter is that Oxycodone rehab must be driven by personal effort, because Oxycodone addiction is invariably a personal disease. When push comes to shove, you have no choice but to meet your enemy on his own terms. Of course, this isn’t to say that the right Oxycodone drug treatment center won’t be instrumental in your pursuit of meaningful recovery. On the contrary, the support you get from Oxycodone rehabilitation professionals will be vital in helping you get where you need to go. The catch, thoug... Cliffside Malibu blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1723680 Thu, 21 Aug 2008 21:49:28 +0100 1723680 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1692288&cid=t_131399_151_f&fid=35823&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FAddictionInbox%2F%7E3%2F359869275%2Fwhy-dont-they-just-say-no.html Are addicts at fault for refusing to get well?It often seems as if alcoholics and other drug addicts are at fault for perversely refusing to get well. Rarely do the treatment methods, or lack of them, come under question. The traditional view of the addict as an immature and irresponsible person, short on will power, low on self-esteem, and forever at the mercy of his or her “addictive personality,” works at cross-purposes with the goal of helping addicts recognize the need for treatment. Addicts have traditionally been taught to think of themselves the way Franz Kafka thought of himself in relation to his tuberculosis: “Secretly I don’t believe this illness to be tuberculosis, at least not primarily tuberculosis, but rather a sign of my general bankruptcy.”Who is really at fault... Addiction Inbox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1692288 Fri, 08 Aug 2008 23:33:00 +0100 1692288 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1668738&cid=t_131399_151_f&fid=35794&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FCliffsideMalibu%2F%7E3%2F350998436%2F Cocaine addiction is a ferocious disease. If you’re here, reading this, you shouldn’t need to be told that. The good news is that cocaine rehab really can make a difference…but only for those individuals with the courage to seek it out. No one beats cocaine abuse without professional help. You owe it to yourself, and to the people you care about, to seek the care you need from a private cocaine rehab facility. Given the stakes in the cocaine recovery process, you simply can’t afford any other course of action. Cocaine rehabs can’t do anything for those patients who refuse to take the first step. The right cocaine rehab program really will change your life, but only if you commit yourself to the process, and resolve to make sobriety a real and meaningful thing. Cocaine rehab i... Cliffside Malibu blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1668738 Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:14:48 +0100 1668738 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1664091&cid=t_131399_87_f&fid=34825&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wesleyjsmith.com%2Fblog%2F2008%2F07%2Falzheimers-breakthorugh-treatment.html People suffering early and moderate Alzheimer's have great reason for hope today as a new medication appears to materially impact of the disease in Stage II human trials. From the story:Millions of Alzheimer’s sufferers have been given fresh hope after a new generation of drugs were shown to reverse the symptoms of the disease. The treatment can bring the “worst affected parts of the brain back to life” and scientists say it is twice as effective as any medication currently available. They even suggested the drug works so well it might be given to patients in the future to prevent the onset of the illness.The researchers say that if further tests of the drug, called rember, are successful it could be available within four to five years. "We appear to be bringing the worst affected pa... Secondhand Smoke blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1664091 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 05:04:00 +0100 1664091 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1649344&cid=t_131399_151_f&fid=35794&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FCliffsideMalibu%2F%7E3%2F343983142%2F Of all the rehabs in California, the right treatment center for you is the one that can help you make sense of how you got to where you are. Addiction is a profoundly personal disease, one that never afflicts any two victims in exactly the same way. If you’re going to get better, it’s going to be because you confront and conquer your own unique demons. And if you’re going to do that, you’re going to need support from a residential and personal rehab center that recognizes you as a unique individual. Some private California drug treatment centers try to turn rehabilitation into a generic process. That’s a recipe for failure. In the fight against addiction, you need your own battle plan, not someone else’s. The best drug rehabilitation center is the one that gives you exactly tha... Cliffside Malibu blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1649344 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:12:35 +0100 1649344 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1646426&cid=t_131399_151_f&fid=35794&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FCliffsideMalibu%2F%7E3%2F342962295%2F Malibu drug detox is a vital part of the Malibu drug rehab process. Some “exclusive” Malibu drug treatment facilities make the mistake of marginalizing detox, or even ignoring it all together. That’s a recipe for failure. The truth is that addiction is a physiological disease, and addiction recovery must begin with physiological healing. The technicians in a private Malibu drug detox center can help you navigate the straits of withdrawal, and ensure that you get all the help you need as you prepare to meet the challenges of your primary drug rehab program. In the end, nothing could ever be more important than that. Remember, rehab in Malibu or anywhere else can only be successful if it’s done the right way. The process begins with Malibu drug detox. It ends—or can end—with a ne... Cliffside Malibu blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1646426 Tue, 22 Jul 2008 22:30:59 +0100 1646426 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1543670&cid=t_131399_151_f&fid=35823&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FAddictionInbox%2F%7E3%2F319829876%2Faddiction-treatment-who-is-client.html The Overselling of Drug RehabProfessor David Clark, who runs the Wired In recovery website in the U.K., recently posted several passages from William L. White's "Slaying the Dragon: The History of Addiction Treatment and Recovery in America."According to Professor Clark, "In highlighting [these quotes] on my Blog, I am not questioning the value of treatment. However, I am providing a word of caution to those who are trying to tell 'society' that the government-led treatment system is successful and is a panacea to some of society's problems."Among the observations from White's book:Who is the client?"Addiction treatment swings back and forth between a technology of personal transformation and a technology of coercion. When the latter dominates, counselors become, not helpers, but behaviora... Addiction Inbox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1543670 Wed, 25 Jun 2008 16:24:00 +0100 1543670 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1538381&cid=t_131399_151_f&fid=35794&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FCliffsideMalibu%2F%7E3%2F318408684%2F Valium detox is an essential precursor to Valium rehabilitation. Anyone who tells you otherwise badly misunderstands the nature of the Valium recovery process. The plain fact of the matter is that Valium addiction is at root a physiological disease, and Valium treatment must begin with physiological healing. Successful Valium detox helps patients break the physical bonds of Valium abuse, and prepares them to meet the challenges of their primary rehab programs with their minds and bodies intact. In the end, nothing could ever be more important than that. There are plenty of Valium rehab facilities in Los Angeles. Some of them really can help their patients get where they need to go. Some of them can’t. The difference, for you, is more important than any in the world. Only by finding a tre... Cliffside Malibu blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1538381 Mon, 23 Jun 2008 21:29:24 +0100 1538381 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1535876&cid=t_131399_151_f&fid=35823&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FAddictionInbox%2F%7E3%2F317078038%2Fbattling-addiction-with-exercise.html It helps you quit. Can it keep you from starting? We've all heard the claim: Physical exercise helps addicts who are working their way through withdrawal and recovery. It is one of the most common prescriptions given out by doctors and health professionals, whether you are a recovering alcoholic or a chronic binge eater.And it makes sense. Exercise has verifiable impacts on not just endorphin levels, but also levels of circulating serotonin and dopamine. All three neurotransmitter systems are heavily implicated in both maintaining addiction and withdrawing from it. Countless drug addicts have extolled the virtues of vigorous exercise, and there seem to be no compelling reason to doubt them.But is there reason to think that regular exercise can help prevent addiction from blossoming in the ... Addiction Inbox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1535876 Sat, 21 Jun 2008 21:01:00 +0100 1535876 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1535942&cid=t_131399_151_f&fid=35794&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FCliffsideMalibu%2F%7E3%2F316493930%2F Subutex detox is a vital precursor to Subutex rehab. Anyone who tells you otherwise simply doesn’t understand the nature of the Subutex recovery process. Subutex addiction is at root a physiological disease, and Subutex treatment must begin with physiological recovery. In the end, any other course of action can only lead to failure. Some “exclusive” addiction treatment facilities marginalize the Subutex detox process, or even ignore it altogether. That’s a recipe for disaster. If you’re going to get better in a Subutex rehabilitation center, it’s going to be because you get the right kind of care from the very beginning of the healing process. You owe it to the people you care about to find a place that understands the importance of Subutex detox. More importantly, you owe it t... Cliffside Malibu blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1535942 Fri, 20 Jun 2008 21:21:02 +0100 1535942 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1516644&cid=t_131399_151_f&fid=35823&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FAddictionInbox%2F%7E3%2F311432805%2Fobama-and-mccain-on-addiction-treatment.html Candidates differ on medical marijuanaA drug and alcohol policy group has released a study of positions on drug policy by the presidential candidates, concluding that "neither John McCain or Barack Obama can really be considered a leader in the drug-policy area."In an article published on the Join Together website, author Bob Curley notes that Obama has admitted to youthful marijuana and cocaine use, and McCain has admitted to youthful alcohol abuse. Both candidates are former cigarette smokers, Obama having quit only recently. Curley write that "both appear to have a broader and more nuanced understanding of addiction issues than their White House predecessor."The article also quotes William Cope Moyers, vice president of external affairs at Hazelden treatment center, who says he has "nev... Addiction Inbox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1516644 Fri, 13 Jun 2008 21:49:00 +0100 1516644 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1509192&cid=t_131399_151_f&fid=35794&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FCliffsideMalibu%2F%7E3%2F308374112%2F No one beats cocaine abuse without cocaine rehab. No matter how tough you are, no matter how “in-control” you believe yourself to be…you can’t get better without help. Cocaine addiction is a disease, not a choice. No one ever decides to be a junkie. By the same token, no one can ever simply decide to get sober. On the contrary, cocaine recovery is and must be the product of professional cocaine treatment. Given the stakes, you can’t afford anything less than that. The good news is that there are plenty of cocaine rehab facilities in Los Angeles. The only catch is that they aren’t all equally capable of helping their clients. If you’re going to get better, it’s going to be because you find a place that can meet each and every one of your individual needs. Cocaine rehab d... Cliffside Malibu blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1509192 Mon, 09 Jun 2008 23:00:49 +0100 1509192 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1464245&cid=t_131399_151_f&fid=35794&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FCliffsideMalibu%2F%7E3%2F296091748%2F The best drug treatment centers are those which respect the individuality of each and every one of their patients. That might sounds obvious, but the truth is that too many “exclusive” drug treatment facilities try to turn recovery into a generic process. That’s simply not the way it works. Drug addiction is a personal problem. Drug treatment can only succeed on a personal level. The drug treatment center that’s right for you is the one that can help you get sober on your own terms, in a way that’s meaningful to you and no one else. In the end, anything less than that simply isn’t good enough. There are plenty of drug treatment centers in Los Angeles. Some of them really can help their residents get where they need to go. Some can’t. More often than not, the difference comes ... Cliffside Malibu blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1464245 Thu, 22 May 2008 23:15:25 +0100 1464245 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1426845&cid=t_131399_151_f&fid=35794&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FCliffsideMalibu%2F%7E3%2F285651978%2F Opiate treatment isn’t easy. Some luxury drug treatment centers in Los Angeles would have you believe that opiate recovery is simply a matter of going through the motions of an exclusive opiate treatment program. But that’s not the way it works. The truth is that opiate addiction is a personal problem, and opiate treatment necessarily entails a personal effort. If you want opiate rehab to work for you, in other words, you’re going to have to work for opiate rehab. Of course, that doesn’t mean you’re on your own. On the contrary, the support you get from opiate treatment professionals will be vital in helping you get where you need to go. The only catch is that that support will only be as useful as you make it. If you want to get sober, you can. If you commit yourself to your opi... Cliffside Malibu blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1426845 Wed, 07 May 2008 22:16:47 +0100 1426845 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1419352&cid=t_131399_151_f&fid=35794&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FCliffsideMalibu%2F%7E3%2F283429256%2F Whoever you are, however in control you believe yourself to be, Ambien addiction can happen to you. And when it does, the only way to beat it is through proper Ambien detox and treatment. Addiction is a disease, not a choice. No one ever decides to succumb to Ambien abuse. By the same token, no one can ever simply decide to get sober. If you’re going to get better, it’s going to be because you seek Ambien detox and Ambien drug treatment from rehab professionals who know exactly what they’re doing. In the end, there’s simply no other way for healing to happen. Remember too that Ambien detox and treatment can’t start until you take the first step. No one can heal you against your will, or help you if you refuse to be helped. The day you check into an Ambien treatment facility will ... Cliffside Malibu blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1419352 Sun, 04 May 2008 17:59:08 +0100 1419352 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1419133&cid=t_131399_151_f&fid=35823&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FAddictionInbox%2F%7E3%2F282967311%2Ften-things-to-know-about-addiction.html From "Rethinking Substance Abuse."In the closing chapter of their 2006 book, "Rethinking Substance Abuse,” editors William R. Miller and Kathleen M. Carroll attempt to sum up what has been learned about the science of addiction. Their useful contribution, entitled Drawing the Science Together, offers "Ten Principles" that are designed to synthesize the welter of recent scientific research on addiction and help make sense of what we know.In vastly truncated form, they are as follows:1. Drug Use is Chosen Behavior At least in the beginning, people choose to take drugs, as one of the behavioral options available to them.2. Drug Problems Emerge Gradually "Dependence emerges over time, as the person's life becomes increasingly centered on drug use," the authors write. "The diagnostic crite... Addiction Inbox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1419133 Sat, 03 May 2008 22:12:00 +0100 1419133 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1356447&cid=t_131399_151_f&fid=35794&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FCliffsideMalibu%2F%7E3%2F265996556%2F Private drug treatment centers aren’t all the same. Some prospective drug treatment patients make the mistake of assuming that every drug treatment program must be more or less identical to the next one. That’s simply not the case. The plain fact of the matter is that drug treatment is a delicate art form, one that can only be successful if it’s administered by competent professional experts. Simply stated, there is no substitute for excellence at a drug treatment center. If you’re going to beat addiction, it’s going to be because you find a place that can give you all the care you need to get better. All drug treatment centers boast about the effectiveness of their rehab programs. But you can’t believe everything you hear. The truth is that only those drug treatment centers wh... Cliffside Malibu blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1356447 Tue, 08 Apr 2008 00:23:48 +0100 1356447 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1304998&cid=t_131399_151_f&fid=35823&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FAddictionInbox%2F%7E3%2F251761152%2Fblocking-nk1-receptor-may-curb-alcohol.html Stress, drugs, and the brain’s “fear center”A brain receptor for a neurotransmitter involved in stress and anxiety responses has become a primary target in the scientific war on alcoholism—the only kind of drug war that really matters.Researchers at the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), working with colleagues at Lilly Research Laboratories and University College in London, announced that a drug that blocks the so-called NK1 receptor (NK1R) reduced alcohol cravings in a study of 25 detoxified alcoholic inpatients. The drug “suppressed spontaneous alcohol cravings, improved overall well-being, blunted cravings induced by a challenge procedure, and attenuated concomitant cortisol responses.” The study, published in the current issue of Science magazine, ... Addiction Inbox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1304998 Sat, 15 Mar 2008 03:02:00 +0100 1304998 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1298822&cid=t_131399_151_f&fid=35794&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FCliffsideMalibu%2F%7E3%2F250435604%2F Depression treatment is most successful when it’s holistic in scope. Depression, after all, is a disease with both physical and psychological origins, and effective depression recovery must entail both physical and psychological healing. On the one hand, depressives are subject to neurological chemical imbalances, which are in part responsible for the crushing emotional lows associated with the disease. At the same time, depression victims are prone to negative thought and behavioral patters, which can exacerbate the impact of their illness. Only by addressing both of these roots can depression treatment promote real and meaningful wellness. Note too that depression treatment is often a vital part of a drug treatment program. Depressives often turn to substance abuse as a mechanism of se... Cliffside Malibu blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1298822 Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:28:50 +0100 1298822 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1297873&cid=t_131399_151_f&fid=35823&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FAddictionInbox%2F%7E3%2F250214268%2Fdrug-addiction-and-dissociation.html Where does the “self” go during active addiction? Where does the everyday self go during active cycles of addiction? It is not a simple case of amnesia, or sleepwalking. It is more like a waking trance, or autohypnosis. Psychologically, it is a state of dissociation. The sense of self becomes impaired through the processes of intoxication, denial, neuroadaption, withdrawal, and craving. This impaired sense of self causes behavior that is baldly contradictory to the addict's core beliefs and values. Honest men and women will lie and steal in order to get drugs.Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary defines dissociation, rather vaguely, as “the splitting off of certain mental processes from the main body of consciousness, with varying degrees of autonomy resulting.” How autonomous were yo... Addiction Inbox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1297873 Wed, 12 Mar 2008 16:19:00 +0100 1297873 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1296182&cid=t_131399_151_f&fid=35794&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FCliffsideMalibu%2F%7E3%2F249741295%2F . There’s no other way to put it, no gentler way to phrase it. Whoever you are, however tough you believe yourself to be…crack abuse will leave you with nothing if you refuse to get the help you need. And please, don’t believe for a second that you can beat it on your own. You can’t. Crack addiction is a disease, and like all diseases it can only be eradicated with competent clinical treatment. The good news is that the right drug rehab center can make a world of difference. The only catch is that you have to take the first step. The fight against crack addiction starts with you. If you want to get better, you can. If you commit yourself to a drug rehab program at an exclusive Los Angeles drug treatment facility, you will. But the decision has to come from you. No one can make ... Cliffside Malibu blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1296182 Tue, 11 Mar 2008 22:48:49 +0100 1296182 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1288468&cid=t_131399_151_f&fid=35823&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FAddictionInbox%2F%7E3%2F248036557%2Fpaul-wellstones-legacy.html House passes Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act I live in Minnesota, so it is with great pride that I report passage by the U.S. House of mental health and addiction legislation named after the late U.S. Sen. Paul Wellstone from Minnesota, involving issues that were very close to his heart.Wellstone, who died in a plane crash in northern Minnesota in 2002, was a two-term Democratic Senator who championed the cause of full medical insurance for the coverage of addiction treatment and mental illness. The Paul Wellstone Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act of 2007, sponsored by Rep. Patrick Kennedy of Rhode Island, passed the U.S. House on a vote of 268-148. The legislation will now be the subject of negotiations with the U.S. Senate, which earlier passed a similar but less stringent bi... Addiction Inbox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1288468 Sat, 08 Mar 2008 20:03:00 +0100 1288468 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1231950&cid=t_131399_151_f&fid=35823&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FAddictionInbox%2F%7E3%2F235042637%2Ffighting-fire-with-fire.html An introduction to anti-craving drugs The early neurobehavioral research on addiction has been vindicated by the development of anti-craving drugs and new drugs for depression.On the other hand, the psychopharmacology of addiction is not much studied in med school, and all but unknown among the general populace. Even the treatments now in existence are woefully underutilized. Moreover, there are good reasons to question whether these drugs are being prescribed with sufficient care and forethought in cases where they are being used. Legitimate, unanswered questions exist about pharmacotherapy for addictive disorders.The most important effect--the reregulation of brain receptor arrays with time--is little understood. And we cannot say with certainty whether messing with Mother Nature’s rec... Addiction Inbox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1231950 Thu, 14 Feb 2008 16:25:00 +0100 1231950 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1194914&cid=t_131399_151_f&fid=35823&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FAddictionInbox%2F%7E3%2F227425342%2Fibogaine-and-addiction.html Can a psychedelic shrub diminish drug cravings? In 1957, two scientists in the research department of CIBA Pharmaceutical Products in New Jersey, reported on “an indole alkaloid with central-stimulant properties” used by native peoples in the Congo: “The crude extracts of Tabernanthe iboga caused a feeling of excitement, drunkenness, mental confusion, and, possibly, hallucinations.” The CIBA researchers were working from early reports by French and Belgian explorers in the 1800s, which had noted the use of this remarkable shrub in the Congo and surrounding regions.Years later, a few researchers had begun to wonder whether ibogaine might not harbor properties that could be used in psychiatry and the treatment of addiction. It was the beginning of an unlikely renaissance in the study... Addiction Inbox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1194914 Fri, 01 Feb 2008 19:41:00 +0100 1194914 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1176158&cid=t_131399_151_f&fid=35823&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FAddictionInbox%2F%7E3%2F222631990%2Fmedical-marijuana-can-get-you-fired.html California Supreme Court sides with Feds The California Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that employers have the right to fire workers who test positive for marijuana—even if the pot is being used in line with California’s medical marijuana statutes.In a 5-2 decision, the Court said that a Sacramento company had the right to fire an employee who tested positive for marijuana on a routine drug test, even though the employee had a letter from his physician recommending the use of marijuana for chronic pain due to a back injury suffered in the Air Force.Justice Kathryn Werdegar, writing for the majority, made clear the legal tangle created when California voters passed an initiative in 1996 allowing the use of marijuana for medical purposes: “No state law could completely legalize mariju... Addiction Inbox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1176158 Fri, 25 Jan 2008 01:54:00 +0100 1176158 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1170028&cid=t_131399_151_f&fid=35823&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FAddictionInbox%2F%7E3%2F221378440%2Ffda-puts-cokemeth-treatment-on-fast.html Sabril may block cravings for stimulantsThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given Fast Track designation to vigabatrin, an anticonvulsant marketed as Sabril, for evaluation as an anti-craving drug for cocaine and methamphetamine addiction. If approved, it would be the first medication ever approved for the treatment of addiction to stimulants.The Fast Track designation at the FDA is intended to speed up the evaluation of drug treatments aimed at life-threatening disorders for which no current treatments exist. A 2006 study by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration estimated that there were more than one million cocaine and methamphetamine addicts in the U.S.First synthesized as a drug treatment for epilepsy in 1974, Sabril increases brain levels of the ne... Addiction Inbox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1170028 Wed, 23 Jan 2008 03:21:00 +0100 1170028 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1163732&cid=t_131399_151_f&fid=35794&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FCliffsideMalibu%2F%7E3%2F219980290%2F The only successful private drug treatment is that which rehabilitates patients on their own terms. Too many exclusive drug treatment centers in Los Angeles offer generic drug treatments, as if what worked for one addict should necessarily work for them all. That’s the not way healing happens. Drug addiction is a personal disease, and treatment for drug addiction has to pose a personal solution to it. Residential drug treatment has to help you get healed from the inside-out. Anything less than that simply isn’t good enough. In fact, a luxury drug treatment that can’t offer you that much isn’t even worth your time. The moral of the story? You have to do your homework before you choose a Southern California drug treatment facility. Some Malibu drug treatment centers really can help t... Cliffside Malibu blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1163732 Sun, 20 Jan 2008 19:08:23 +0100 1163732 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1159594&cid=t_131399_151_f&fid=35794&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FCliffsideMalibu%2F%7E3%2F218504812%2F No private drug treatment center can be successful without sustained effort on the part of its patients. Too many exclusive drug treatment centers in Los Angeles would have you believe that drug treatment is a passive activity, or a spectator sport. It isn’t. The truth is that your drug treatment program can only be as effective as you make it. Remember, addiction is a personal disease. Beating it demands a personal effort. You can really can get better…provided you commit yourself to making your drug treatment center experience a success. The bottom line? The future is in your hands here. How you shape it is up to you. Remember, even the best luxury drug treatment center in Malibu is, at best, only a facilitator of the healing process. No one can save you if you refuse to save you... Cliffside Malibu blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1159594 Thu, 17 Jan 2008 22:37:51 +0100 1159594 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1158318&cid=t_131399_151_f&fid=35823&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FAddictionInbox%2F%7E3%2F218436077%2Fcocaine-is-cocaine-new-sentencing.html U.S. Supreme Court relaxes jail time for crack crimes In a little-noted ruling last month, the U.S. Supreme Court bowed to reality and restored a measure of sanity to cocaine sentencing guidelines. The Court ruled, on a 7-2 vote in the case of Kimbrough v. U.S., that federal judges had the discretion to reduce prison terms for crack-cocaine offenses.The move was an effort by the Supreme Court to bring crack cocaine sentences more in line with sentencing guidelines for powdered cocaine. Many drug experts expressed relief, noting that the changes were long overdue. “There’s no scientific justification to support the current laws,” said National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA) director Dr. Nora Volkow.Writing for the majority, Judge Ruth Bader Ginsburg noted that the two substances in qu... Addiction Inbox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1158318 Thu, 17 Jan 2008 20:09:00 +0100 1158318 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1146590&cid=t_131399_151_f&fid=35823&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FAddictionInbox%2F%7E3%2F215722453%2Fvote-of-no-confidence-for-prometa.html Addiction drug loses major fundingIt is composed of three common and inexpensive drugs used for other purposes. It has never been subjected to clinical double blind testing. It costs thousands of dollars for the full treatment package, and the company that markets it says it cures about 80 percent of the drug addicts who use it.If that description sounds familiar—if it seems to give off a faint whiff of blue-green algae and multi-level marketing—such concerns have not stunted the promotion and acceptance of the anti-addiction drug Prometa. But MSNBC reported last week that Prometa, the drug “cocktail” designed to combat addiction to cocaine and methamphetamine, was dealt a severe blow when accountants in Pierce County, Washington froze the funding for an $800,000 pilot program, cit... Addiction Inbox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1146590 Sun, 13 Jan 2008 00:13:00 +0100 1146590 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1141023&cid=t_131399_151_f&fid=35794&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FCliffsideMalibu%2F%7E3%2F214111510%2F Cliffside Malibu’s private drug treatment services can help you find what you’re looking for. In the end, California drug treatment centers can’t do anything more than that. Addiction recovery is a personal journey, one that can only be successful if it goes forward on a patient’s own terms. Even the most exclusive drug treatment program in Los Angeles can’t tell you what you need to get better. On the contrary, healing has to come from within. Your drug treatment center experience has to be uniquely your own. Short of that, you can’t ever expect to get sober for good. Drug treatment at Cliffside Malibu will change your life. Our exclusive drug treatment programs and luxury drug treatment facilities are everything any addict could ever need in the fight against addiction. But y... Cliffside Malibu blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1141023 Thu, 10 Jan 2008 01:19:28 +0100 1141023 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1131731&cid=t_131399_151_f&fid=35823&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FAddictionInbox%2F%7E3%2F211696674%2Fcocaine-prices-climb-us-drug-czar.html NPR Investigation Suggests OtherwiseIt’s hard to win a war on drugs. Success stories are few, so it is not surprising that a temporary hike in recent cocaine prices in selected American cities was seized upon by U.S. Drug Czar John Walters as the lynchpin of a promotional campaign touting a victory in the war on drugs. After the U.S Coast Guard’s seized a record 160 metric tons of cocaine in early December, Walters declared: “These seizures are having a profound effect on availability of drugs in the U.S.”But are they? In late December, National Public Radio (NPR) undertook an investigation of this claim by contacting the police departments in the 37 cities—including Los Angeles, San Francisco, Minneapolis, and Milwaukee--in which Drug Czar Walters claimed that interdictions had ... Addiction Inbox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1131731 Sat, 05 Jan 2008 17:25:00 +0100 1131731 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1126456&cid=t_131399_151_f&fid=35794&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FCliffsideMalibu%2F%7E3%2F209963940%2F The best private drug treatment centers are the ones that aim to nurture holistic drug recovery. There’s no such thing as a partial victory in the fight against drug addiction. Remember, drug abuse is both a physical and psychological disease. Drug treatment has to effect both physical and psychological healing. It isn’t enough for a California drug treatment center to help patients get better only in body, or only in mind. If you’re going to get sober, you’re going to have to get all-the-way sober. Even the most exclusive drug treatment centers in Los Angeles can’t succeed on any terms other than those. Remember, a drug treatment program can only work if it’s administered with compassion and competence. Some luxury drug treatment centers really can help addicts get sober for g... Cliffside Malibu blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1126456 Wed, 02 Jan 2008 15:57:29 +0100 1126456 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1108807&cid=t_131399_151_f&fid=35794&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FCliffsideMalibu%2F%7E3%2F203768974%2F Why seek private drug treatment in California? Because it will change your life, that’s why. Drug addicts don’t get better without exclusive drug treatment programs, let there be no mistake about that. 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Seeking drug treatment mean admitting weakness, and vulnerability, and addicts are generally ill-suited to that sort of honest objectivity. The good news is that a successful intervention can make a world of difference. Interventions that work are interventions that help addicts see the extent of their drug problems, and encourage them to pursue the care they need to get better. Remember, even the most exclusive drug treatment centers in California can’t help patients who won’t walk through their front doors. Before the addict you care about gets healed, you’re going to have to convince him he needs to enroll in a drug treatment center. It’s also worth noting here that the intervention process can itself be... Cliffside Malibu blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1103655 Wed, 19 Dec 2007 01:13:30 +0100 1103655 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1060159&cid=t_131399_151_f&fid=35794&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FCliffsideMalibu%2F%7E3%2F192699307%2F Drug treatment in California isn’t always everything it’s cracked up to be. Some “exclusive” Los Angeles drug treatment centers really can help their patients get better. Some can’t. If you’re a victim of drug addiction, the distinction is more important than any in the world. Successful drug treatment is that which recognizes the individual needs of individual patients. A drug treatment facility can’t be effective if it’s in the business of administering generic drug treatment programs. Remember, you are your own person. If you’re going to get better, it’s going to have to be on your own terms. With so much at stake, you can’t settle for anything less than the most intimate drug addiction treatment you can get. At Cliffside Malibu’s luxury drug treatment center, we... Cliffside Malibu blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1060159 Fri, 30 Nov 2007 01:05:33 +0100 1060159 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1024425&cid=t_131399_151_f&fid=35794&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FCliffsideMalibu%2F%7E3%2F184372717%2F Private residential drug treatment is not a magic act. Drug treatment centers do not succeed by accident. On the contrary, the most successful drug treatment programs in Los Angeles are those driven by the efforts of drug treatment patients. Drug abuse is, obviously, a personal problem. Beating it has to be a personal process. Simply stated, treatment for drug addiction in Los Angeles cannot work unless you make it work. In the end, it’s hard to imagine how any lesson could be more important than that one. At Cliffside Malibu’s luxury drug treatment facility, we’re here for you. Your exclusive Cliffside Malibu drug treatment program will give you all the care and support you need to get sober for good. But that help will ultimately be what you make of it. If you want to get better, y... Cliffside Malibu blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1024425 Wed, 14 Nov 2007 00:22:36 +0100 1024425 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1019472&cid=t_131399_151_f&fid=35794&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FCliffsideMalibu%2F%7E3%2F183176765%2F The right private drug treatment center can make a world of difference. The wrong one isn’t even worth your time. It’s important to note here that California drug treatment centers aren’t all alike. Remember, addiction is a personal disease. To succeed, drug treatment has to go forward on intimate terms. Even the most exclusive drug treatment center in Los Angeles can’t help you if it fails to recognize your unique needs. 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Your Cliffside Malibu substance abuse treatment program will be uniquely tailored to help you get sober on your terms, with a special emphasis on growing with you through each stage of the healing process. Remember, even the most exclusive substance abuse treatment center in Los Angeles can’t help patients if it adopts an overly-rigid methodology. For your own sake, don’t make the mistake of learning that lesson the hard way. Cliffside Malibu’s luxury substance abuse treatment facilities... Cliffside Malibu blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=992117 Wed, 31 Oct 2007 00:01:05 +0100 992117 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=982744&cid=t_131399_151_f&fid=35794&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FCliffsideMalibu%2F%7E3%2F175551455%2F Drug treatment centers that claim to have discovered “guaranteed” drug treatment solutions are either lying or delusional. The truth is that there’s no such thing as a guaranteed drug treatment program, because no two drug addicts are the same. Successful drug abuse treatment is that which helps a patient get better on her own terms. At Cliffside Malibu, we understand this. Our exclusive drug treatment programs and luxury drug treatment facilities place a special premium on preserving the intimacy of the drug abuse treatment process. With so much to lose, and so much more to win, you can’t afford anything less from drug and alcohol treatment. Please, for your own sake, call Cliffside Malibu today at 1-800-501-9188. We know how drug treatment works. More importantly, we know how to... Cliffside Malibu blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=982744 Fri, 26 Oct 2007 20:50:42 +0100 982744 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=972863&cid=t_131399_151_f&fid=35794&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FCliffsideMalibu%2F%7E3%2F173952206%2F What can you expect in a private addiction treatment center? Hopefulness, for starters. Too many movies and TV shows portray California addiction treatment centers as dreary places, populated by miserable patients slogging their way towards sobriety. But that’s not right. The truth is that most exclusive addiction treatment facilities in Los Angeles are places of healing, and of optimism. Addiction treatment really can help patients beat addiction for good. The right addiction treatment center will help you rediscover life as you used to know it, and yourself as you used to be. The key, of course, lies in your finding the strength to start an addiction treatment program in the first place. Remember, drug addiction treatment can’t work unless you let it. At Cliffside Malibu, our luxury ... Cliffside Malibu blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=972863 Tue, 23 Oct 2007 20:43:25 +0100 972863 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=964771&cid=t_131399_151_f&fid=35794&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FCliffsideMalibu%2F%7E3%2F172285825%2F Private drug treatment centers succeed only when their patients make them succeed. Some California drug treatment facilities “guarantee” success, as if sobriety were something they could create simply by snapping their fingers. But that’s not how it works. The truth is that drug treatment is ultimately a function of the efforts patients put into it. Drug treatment centers in Los Angeles don’t work miracles. If you’re going to get better, it’s going to be because you have the courage to engaged with your drug treatment program. Short of that, you can’t ever expect to get sober for good. At Cliffside Malibu, we’re here for you. But you have to meet us halfway. Our luxury drug treatment center and exclusive drug treatment programs can’t help addicts who won’t seek them out... Cliffside Malibu blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=964771 Fri, 19 Oct 2007 22:49:44 +0100 964771 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=949983&cid=t_131399_151_f&fid=35794&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FCliffsideMalibu%2F%7E3%2F169785803%2F If you think you can get sober without private substance abuse treatment, you’re just flat wrong. Too many addicts try to get sober on their own, without help from California substance abuse treatment facilities. That’s an enormous mistake. Remember, substance abuse is a disease, not a choice. You can’t simply decide to get healed. On the contrary, you need help from substance abuse treatment professionals. And that help, of course, can’t come until you seek out. Substance abuse treatment centers don’t perform miracles, and even the most exclusive substance abuse treatment facility in Los Angeles can’t help a a patient who won’t walk through its front doors. Please, for your own sake, find the strength to make the commitment. In the end, there’s too much at stake for you to... Cliffside Malibu blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=949983 Sun, 14 Oct 2007 16:19:17 +0100 949983 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=948670&cid=t_131399_151_f&fid=35794&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FCliffsideMalibu%2F%7E3%2F169451934%2F Residential drug treatment at a private drug treatment center is, simply stated, the last best chance you have to get better. Drug addiction treatment is no less important for drug addicts than cancer treatment is for cancer patients. You simply can’t get better without it. The good news is that California drug treatment centers really can help their patients get sober…but not before those patients seek drug treatment in the first place. Remember, your drug treatment program can’t start until you let it. Not even the most exclusive drug treatment center in Los Angeles can help an addict who refuse to be helped. Please, for your own sake, make the right decision here. Given the stakes, you can’t afford to settle for anything less. Drug treatment at Cliffside Malibu will change y... Cliffside Malibu blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=948670 Sat, 13 Oct 2007 18:46:39 +0100 948670 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=947412&cid=t_131399_151_f&fid=35823&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FAddictionInbox%2F%7E3%2F169127399%2Ftopamax-for-alcoholism-closer-look.html Epilepsy drug gains ground, draws fire as newest anti-craving pillA drug for seizure disorders and migraines continues to show promise as an anti-craving drug for alcoholism, the third leading cause of death in America, the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) reported in its current issue.371 male and female alcoholics between the ages of 18 and 65 took part in the study. The subjects received either topiramate or a placebo. Over 14 weeks, patients taking topiramate showed a significantly higher rate of abstinence or non-heavy drinking lasting 28 days or more.Topamax is currently only approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use against seizures and migraine. The controversial practice of “off-label” prescribing—using a drug for indications that are not f... Addiction Inbox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=947412 Fri, 12 Oct 2007 21:48:00 +0100 947412 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=935404&cid=t_131399_151_f&fid=35794&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FCliffsideMalibu%2F%7E3%2F167155267%2F There’s no easy way into a drug treatment center. The plain fact of the matter is that the decision to start drug treatment is always hard, because deciding to start drug treatment means admitting you have a problem you can’t solve on your own. That said, nothing you do will ever be more important. Addicts don’t get better without California drug rehab centers, and no drug treatment facility in Los Angeles can help a patient who refuses to seek care. No, it’s not easy to check into a drug treatment center, but it’s worth it. The right drug treatment program will help you get back to living life the way you used to know it, before addiction turned you into a shell of your former self. All you have to do is take the first step. Cliffside Malibu is here for you. Our exclusive drug t... Cliffside Malibu blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=935404 Mon, 08 Oct 2007 22:41:10 +0100 935404 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=925518&cid=t_131399_151_f&fid=35794&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FCliffsideMalibu%2F%7E3%2F164956742%2F Your private substance abuse treatment program can only be successful if you take it one day at a time. That’s easier said than done, of course. Patience is often hard to come by in California substance abuse treatment centers, first because every addict wants to get better RIGHT NOW and second because substance abuse treatment is an inherently difficult process. Like it or not, though, your only option is to take it slow. Not even the most exclusive drug abuse treatment facility in Los Angeles can make your substance abuse treatment program anything other than a sustained and laborious undertaking. If you want to get better, in other words, you’re going to have to work for it. The practical implication here is that you have to find a substance abuse treatment center that can give you ... Cliffside Malibu blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=925518 Thu, 04 Oct 2007 00:16:39 +0100 925518 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=918156&cid=t_131399_151_f&fid=35794&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FCliffsideMalibu%2F%7E3%2F163963878%2F Not every day you spend in private drug rehab will be a sunny one. Drug addiction treatment in California is a difficult process, and even the most exclusive drug treatment center in Los Angeles can’t save you from having to endure your share of low moments on the road to recovery. That said, drug rehab treatment is worth it. Let there be no mistake about that much. Yes, there will be days when you feel like you can’t go on, when the rigors of drug abuse treatment have you ready to give up. But giving up isn’t an option. Drug treatment is, simply stated, the most important thing you’ll ever do. In the end, you just have to find a way to make it work. The practical implication here is that you have to find a drug and alcohol treatment center that can give you all the support you nee... Cliffside Malibu blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=918156 Tue, 02 Oct 2007 00:34:15 +0100 918156 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=908804&cid=t_131399_151_f&fid=35794&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FCliffsideMalibu%2F%7E3%2F162232187%2F Exclusive California drug treatment centers are only as good as the caregivers who staff them. Luxury drug treatment facilities are nice, and nuanced drug treatment center programs are important…but the truth is that people matter above all else. Remember, drug rehab is a personal process, one that can only go forward on intimate terms. The success or failure of drug rehab centers is ultimately contingent on the relationships between their staff members and their residents. If you’re going to win the fight against in addiction, in other words, you’re going to need the best allies you can get. Cliffside Malibu’s doctors and caregivers understand the paramount importance of personal attention in the drug treatment process. Our counselors and therapists are experts in their respec... Cliffside Malibu blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=908804 Fri, 28 Sep 2007 00:46:00 +0100 908804 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=897214&cid=t_131399_151_f&fid=35794&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FCliffsideMalibu%2F%7E3%2F160843239%2F What can exclusive substance abuse treatment in Los Angeles do for you? For starters, your private California substance abuse treatment program will help you get back to living life as you used to know it, before drug addiction turned you into a shell of anyone you’d ever known yourself to be. If you’ve made it this far, you shouldn’t need to be told how awful drug abuse can be. The good news is that substance abuse treatment can make it better, and that the right substance abuse treatment center can make a world of difference. But make no mistake: Substance abuse treatment programs are only effective if they’re done right. There is no substitute for quality care at substance abuse treatment centers, or intimacy or personal attention. The drug treatment program that’s right for y... Cliffside Malibu blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=897214 Tue, 25 Sep 2007 00:25:23 +0100 897214 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=894339&cid=t_131399_151_f&fid=35794&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FCliffsideMalibu%2F%7E3%2F160400024%2F Who needs private drug treatment? You do, if you have to ask the question. Addicts don’t get better without treatment for drug addiction, that’s not the way drug abuse and drug recovery work. Exclusive California drug rehab centers are essential to the healing process, for the simple reason that addiction is not a choice, and no addiction victim can ever simply choose to get sober. If you or someone you care about has succumbed to the whiles of drug abuse, residential drug treatment in Los Angeles is the last best chance you’ve got. For your own sake, don’t force yourself to learn that lesson the hard way. Cliffside Malibu’s drug treatment programs are renowned for their effectiveness. Luxury drug treatment is an art form, in the end, and Cliffside’s staff of experienced dr... Cliffside Malibu blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=894339 Sun, 23 Sep 2007 23:18:50 +0100 894339 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=892986&cid=t_131399_151_f&fid=35794&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FCliffsideMalibu%2F%7E3%2F160044075%2F A private drug treatment center is only as successful as its patients allow it to be. Despite what you read in advertisements for exclusive Los Angeles drug treatment facilities, no drug treatment program in California can guarantee long-term sobriety. The plain fact of the matter, whether anyone likes it or not, is that addiction is a personal disease, one that can’t eradicated without the most intensely personal effort. Patients who want to get better in drug treatment centers…who get engaged with their own healing and resolve to win the fight…really can beat addiction for good. Those who don’t, can’t. At Sunset Malibu’s drug treatment center, we’re committed to giving our residents all the tools they need to get sober on their own terms. No, we can’t guarantee su... Cliffside Malibu blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=892986 Sun, 23 Sep 2007 00:00:03 +0100 892986 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=878519&cid=t_131399_151_f&fid=35794&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FCliffsideMalibu%2F%7E3%2F157703172%2F How many Los Angeles drug rehabs are there on the market today? A lot, let’s put it that way. In fact, the volume of drug rehabilitation centers in California can be almost overwhelming for prospective drug rehab patients, many of whom don’t know where to even begin trying to distinguish one drug rehabilitation program from the next. Unfortunately, many respond to the confusion by assuming, wrongly, that all drug rehabs must be more or less the same…and make their drug rehab center choice without thoroughly researching their options. For your own sake, don’t make the same mistake. Drug rehab is too important to leave to chance. If you’re going to get better, you’re going to have to get all the care you need. Cliffside Malibu’s luxury drug treatment facility is renowned fo... Cliffside Malibu blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=878519 Mon, 17 Sep 2007 17:59:52 +0100 878519 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=875461&cid=t_131399_151_f&fid=35794&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FCliffsideMalibu%2F%7E3%2F157367875%2F There is no other option. That’s one lesson every prospective addiction treatment needs to learn. There is no other option, no other choice, no other road out of the wilderness. Addicts don’t get better outside of California addiction treatment centers, or without the help of exclusive addiction treatment programs. They just don’t. To beat addiction, you have to find the courage to admit that you have a problem, and that you can’t solve it without help. Short of that, even the glitziest luxury addiction treatment facility in Los Angeles can’t get you where you need to go. At Cliffside Malibu, we understand the importance of addiction treatment in the lives of drug abuse victims. More importantly, we recognize the fundamental uniqueness of each of our addiction treatment patients,... Cliffside Malibu blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=875461 Mon, 17 Sep 2007 00:06:16 +0100 875461 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=875462&cid=t_131399_151_f&fid=35794&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FCliffsideMalibu%2F%7E3%2F157250910%2F If private drug treatment is going to work for you, it’s going to be because you did your homework. Too many prospective drug treatment patients rush into a drug treatment center without thoroughly exploring their options…and too many of them suffer for their haste. The truth, simply stated, is that drug abuse treatment in Los Angeles can’t work unless you find a drug treatment facility that’s right for you. Remember, addiction is a personal disease. Drug addiction treatment, by the same token, has to be a personal process. When you get better, it will and must be on your own terms. Drug rehab treatment that can’t help you do that isn’t worth you time. Cliffside Malibu’s exclusive drug treatment programs and luxury drug treatment facilities can give you everything you nee... Cliffside Malibu blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=875462 Sun, 16 Sep 2007 16:17:17 +0100 875462 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=872528&cid=t_131399_151_f&fid=35794&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FCliffsideMalibu%2F%7E3%2F156651066%2F Private addiction treatment centers in Los Angeles seem to come a dime a dozen. In fact, with so many “exclusive” addiction treatment facilities on the California addiction treatment market, it’s hard to know how to even begin distinguishing one from the next. And, unfortunately, some prospective addiction recovery patients make the mistake of assuming that every addiction treatment program must be more or less the same. Not quite. Not even close, actually. The truth, in the plainest possible terms, is that addiction treatment can only work if it’s done right. For all their fancy amenities and glitzy advertisements, luxury addiction treatment programs are only as effective as the people who administer them. At Cliffside Malibu, our experienced drug treatment caregivers are the best... Cliffside Malibu blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=872528 Sat, 15 Sep 2007 00:14:54 +0100 872528 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=869688&cid=t_131399_151_f&fid=35794&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FCliffsideMalibu%2F%7E3%2F156075863%2F How can anyone go about judging private drug treatment centers? That’s a common question for prospective drug treatment patients, especially in a Los Angeles drug treatment market that’s almost literally bursting with options. Indeed, the profusion of California drug treatment centers can be overwhelming for uninitiated observers, who often make the mistake of believing that all drug treatment centers must be more or less the same. But that’s not right. The truth, in the plainest possible terms, is that the drug treatment program that’s right for you is the one that caters to your individual interests. Short of that, you can’t ever expect to get where you need to go. Cliffside Malibu’s exclusive drug addiction treatment center was founded on the belief that intimacy matters. Ou... Cliffside Malibu blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=869688 Thu, 13 Sep 2007 19:00:31 +0100 869688 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=864411&cid=t_131399_151_f&fid=35794&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FCliffsideMalibu%2F%7E3%2F155278115%2F The right drug rehab program will save your life. The might sound melodramatic, but the plain fact of the matter is that no addict gets better outside of a private drug rehabilitation facility. If you’ve made it this far, you shouldn’t need anyone to tell you about the dangers of addiction, about how drug abuse turns its victims into hollow, miserable shells of their former selves. The good news is that drug rehab from the right California drug rehab center can make it better. The caveat, though, is that you’re the one who has to take the first step. Remember, no drug rehab program can start without the consent of the drug rehab patient, and even the most exclusive drug rehabilitation facility in Los Angeles can’t help an addict who isn’t willing to help himself. At Cliffside Mal... Cliffside Malibu blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=864411 Wed, 12 Sep 2007 00:54:19 +0100 864411 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=854284&cid=t_131399_151_f&fid=35794&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FCliffsideMalibu%2F%7E3%2F154263393%2F Cliffside Malibu Addiction Treatment Facility Luxury drug treatment can’t ever guarantee addiction recovery. Indeed, residential drug treatment in California is never a sure thing, for the simple reason that treatment for drug addiction depends as much on the healed as it does on the healer. If private drug treatment in Los Angeles is going to work for you, it’s going to be because you make it work, because you engage with your drug treatment program and commit yourself to the healing process. In the end, anything less just isn’t good enough. And with so much to lose, you can’t afford anything but a win. At Cliffside Malibu’s luxury drug treatment center, we’re committed to helping our patients win the fight against addiction on their own terms. Our exclusive drug treatment pro... Cliffside Malibu blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=854284 Sun, 09 Sep 2007 15:36:28 +0100 854284 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=852730&cid=t_131399_151_f&fid=35794&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FCliffsideMalibu%2F%7E3%2F153899464%2F What makes Cliffside Malibu’s private drug treatment center so special? In a word: empathy. At Cliffside Malibu, we care about our patients. It’s sounds like a no-brainer, of course, but the truth is that too many exclusive Los Angeles drug treatment facilities lose sight of the individual in the broader drug rehab process. Drug rehabilitation, if it’s going to work, must be a profoundly intimate undertaking. At Cliffside Malibu, we understand that. More importantly, we live it out. For our patients, it’s the living that makes all the difference. Remember, drug treatment programs can only work if they’re administered with competence at compassion. Cliffside Malibu’s luxury drug treatment center boasts some of the finest amenities in the California drug rehab market, but it’s ... Cliffside Malibu blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=852730 Sat, 08 Sep 2007 15:48:31 +0100 852730 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=835586&cid=t_131399_151_f&fid=35794&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FCliffsideMalibu%2F%7E3%2F150755773%2F What makes private drug treatment so important? It’s a question that prospective drug abuse treatment patients ask, and one who’s answer is deceptively simple. Drug treatment, as should perhaps go without saying, is a trying process. Exclusive drug treatment centers in California and Los Angeles help to facilitate healing by giving drug addiction treatment patients all the care and support they need during their long journeys back to sobriety. If you or someone you care about is an addict, drug and alcohol treatment may well be the last best chance you have. If you’re going to get better, in other words, you’re going to need help from drug rehab treatment professionals. And the good news is that Cliffside Malibu can give it to you. Cliffside Malibu’s luxurious drug treatment faci... Cliffside Malibu blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=835586 Sat, 01 Sep 2007 00:56:02 +0100 835586 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=828547&cid=t_131399_151_f&fid=35794&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FCliffsideMalibu%2F%7E3%2F149400919%2F How important are drug treatment centers in the drug recovery process? Let me put it this way: The time you spend in one of Cliffside Malibu’s exclusive drug treatment programs will change your life. Maybe you’re a wreck, a shell of yourself, a hapless junkie who cares about cocaine more than anything in the world. Cliffside Malibu’s drug treatment facility can help you change all that. And you will never…NEVER…been so grateful for anything in your whole life. California drug treatment centers aren’t all the same. Don’t make the mistake of letting anyone ever tell you otherwise. The truth, simply stated, is that a drug treatment program can only succeed if it’s designed to meet the individual needs of individual patients. Drug treatment centers that don’t emphasiz... Cliffside Malibu blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=828547 Tue, 28 Aug 2007 22:43:10 +0100 828547 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=821668&cid=t_131399_151_f&fid=35794&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FCliffsideMalibu%2F%7E3%2F147916318%2F Residential drug treatment in California only works if it’s done right; that much should be obvious. Exclusive drug treatment programs are superior to…and more successful than…regular drug treatment programs for the simple reason that they ensure recovering addicts get all the support they need on the road to sobriety. Treatment for drug addiction isn’t easy; don’t make any mistake about that. Your drug treatment program will be hard, has to be hard, because drug recovery can only ever be the product of individual struggle. The practical implication, of course, is that Los Angeles drug treatment patients do best when they have access to the trappings of luxury drug treatment facilities like Cliffside Malibu: the world-class staff, the five-star facilities. No, for the re... Cliffside Malibu blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=821668 Sat, 25 Aug 2007 00:46:12 +0100 821668 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=818947&cid=t_131399_151_f&fid=35794&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FCliffsideMalibu%2F%7E3%2F147538201%2F If you think you can beat drug addiction outside of a private drug treatment center, you’re as foolish as I used to be. There was a time I thought I could beat drug abuse by myself. And then I tried to do it. And that’s when I discovered that addicts don’t get sober on their own, without the help of exclusive drug treatment programs and luxury drug treatment facilities. Addiction is an overwhelming disease. To overcome it, you need the best drug treatment center care you can get. Please, for your own sake, don’t make yourself learn that lesson the hard way. My Malibu drug treatment facility gave everything I needed to get better: the medical care, the emotional support, the peace of mind. A drug treatment program is never easy, not in Los Angeles or anywhere else. To win the fight ... Cliffside Malibu blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=818947 Fri, 24 Aug 2007 01:36:44 +0100 818947 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=806695&cid=t_131399_151_f&fid=35794&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FCliffsideMalibu%2F%7E3%2F145362455%2F The worst thing about addiction is that it’s always there. That’s how it was for me, anyway, before I got exclusive drug treatment at Cliffside Malibu: the need was always there. When I woke up in the morning. When I went to bed at night. In the car, at the office. Everywhere. Always. Drug addiction is an overwhelming disease; I guess that’s the point I’m trying to get across. And no one beats it without private drug treatment at professional drug treatment centers. If you or some you care about is a victim of drug abuse, in other words, drug abuse treatment at Cliffside Malibu is the last best chance you’ve got. There are, obviously, a great many drug addiction treatment centers in Los Angeles and Malibu. In fact, the California drug treatment market is more or less glutted,... Cliffside Malibu blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=806695 Sat, 18 Aug 2007 01:29:26 +0100 806695 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=800185&cid=t_131399_151_f&fid=35794&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FCliffsideMalibu%2F%7E3%2F144296805%2F They told me I couldn’t beat heroin on my own. I told them they didn’t know how I tough was. They told me I needed help from a private drug treatment program, at an exclusive drug treatment center like Cliffside Malibu, where drug treatment professionals could give me the care I needed to get better. I told them how tough I was. How I was in control. I was wrong. But thank goodness they were right. Drug addicts can’t get better outside of drug treatment centers; that’s just the way it is. Addiction, as you probably don’t need to be told, is a monster of a disease…certainly not the kind of obstacle that can ever be easily overcome. California drug rehab centers help drug rehab patients by empowering them, by giving them the tools and support they need to get better. Your tim... Cliffside Malibu blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=800185 Wed, 15 Aug 2007 06:20:18 +0100 800185 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=793095&cid=t_131399_151_f&fid=35794&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FCliffsideMalibu%2F%7E3%2F142887097%2F Drug treatment can’t be effective if you aren’t committed. That’s what I learned in my time at an exclusive California drug treatment center: When you enroll in a drug treatment program, you take your future into your own hands. Private drug treatment is… must be… a patient-driven process. No one can get sober for you. If you’re going to beat addiction… if you’re going to shake the physical and psychological chains that make addiction such an awful disease in the first place… you’re going to have to do it through your own agency. Drug treatment doctors in Malibu can help, but the ball is ultimately in your court. Drug treatment, of course, takes determination. Your luxury drug treatment program will try your will, no matter how to... Cliffside Malibu blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=793095 Fri, 10 Aug 2007 21:42:21 +0100 793095 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=790729&cid=t_131399_151_f&fid=35794&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FCliffsideMalibu%2F%7E3%2F142434524%2F Drug treatment center programs ain’t for the faint of the heart. That’s what I learned, in the three months I spent as a California drug treatment center patient. Drug treatment center programs ain’t easy. Private drug treatment center programs will break you down, whoever you are: will test every last ounce of your resolve, and make you bend in ways you didn’t know you could bend. Drug treatment facility programs are just hard, that’s the only real bottom line here. And they have to be. And nothing in in the world could ever be more worth it. Drug treatment centers that work are those which leave drug treatment center patients changed from the inside out. I know I couldn’t have beaten drug addiction for good if I hadn’t become a whole new person. My luxury drug treatment pro... Cliffside Malibu blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=790729 Thu, 09 Aug 2007 23:31:43 +0100 790729 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=780763&cid=t_131399_151_f&fid=35794&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FCliffsideMalibu%2F%7E3%2F140952551%2F My drug treatment center experience was pretty typical, I guess. Drug treatment center healing seemed like an impossibly distant dream, when I started: seemed like the sort of thing people talked about but not never really achieved. That’s how drug addicts think, after all: the pessimism, and the negativity. Drug treatment center healing seemed like the most unrealistic goal in the entire world. And then I checked into a drug treatment center. I’ll spare you the melodramatic details here. Suffice it to say that drug treatment center care worked for me: worked even though I didn’t believe in it; worked even when I thought it was impossible. Drug treatment center care worked for me for the simple reason that I gave it a chance, and allowed it to happen. Drug treatment center care can w... Cliffside Malibu blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=780763 Sun, 05 Aug 2007 17:52:30 +0100 780763 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=776283&cid=t_131399_151_f&fid=35794&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FCliffsideMalibu%2F%7E3%2F140197370%2F Drug treatment helped me remember how to smile. Drug rehabilitation did a lot more than that, of course…but that’s the one thing that stands out now, today, almost three years after I last set foot in a drug treatment center. Drug rehab helped me remember how to smile: how to live in and for the moment, how to appreciate life for what it is and can only ever be. Drug treatment, when you really get down to it, helped me get in touch with my Self, and my Being. And that, I guess, is everything any drug addict could ever ask for. Treatment worked for me. If you take anything away from this text, let it be that. Drug treatment worked for me. Drug treatment gave me back my dignity, and my sense of hope; drug treatment gave me the strength to ask forgiveness from the people I love, and t... Cliffside Malibu blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=776283 Fri, 03 Aug 2007 01:40:36 +0100 776283 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=771767&cid=t_131399_151_f&fid=35794&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FCliffsideMalibu%2F%7E3%2F139427435%2F Drug treatment center experts will tell you that there’s no substitute for patient initiative in the drug treatment center process. Drug treatment center healing can’t go forward, in fact, without the sustained and serious efforts of drug treatment center patients. If you’re going to get better in a drug treatment center, in other words, you’re going to have to work for it. Successful drug treatment center patients are invariably the ones who commit themselves to the drug treatment center fight: who resolve to get engaged with their own healing, and to actively promote their own recovery. Drug treatment center programs, of course, are never easy. Indeed, drug treatment center programs, if they’re going to work, must always entail at least a little suffering…for no more or l... Cliffside Malibu blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=771767 Wed, 01 Aug 2007 04:17:50 +0100 771767 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=767713&cid=t_131399_151_f&fid=35794&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FCliffsideMalibu%2F%7E3%2F138958189%2F At Cliffside Malibu, we use yoga as an important tool in reshaping the body, mind and soul of our residents. It is used both as a physical exercise and as a spiritual exercise in mediation, thus enhancing the body and the spirit. Many clients find that yoga is an effective technique for coping with stresses that might otherwise lead to drugs or alcohol. Our yoga instructor stretches your muscles and your soul, resulting in a healthier body, more focused thinking, and less stress. We encourage residents to maintain a yoga regiment when their time at Cliffside is done. Regular yoga exercises and meditation offer lower blood pressure and permanent stress reduction - two very important considerations for the newly recovered. (Source: Cliffside Malibu) Cliffside Malibu blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=767713 Tue, 31 Jul 2007 00:34:00 +0100 767713 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=767717&cid=t_131399_151_f&fid=35794&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FCliffsideMalibu%2F%7E3%2F138954942%2F More than often teenage drug abuse can be a problem, sometimes at an earlier age than expected. Rarely are there comprehensive treatment programs to curb this ever-growing occurence affecting families across the country. The source of teenage drug abuse in America can often be traced to physical/verbal abuse at home and even in school. Statistically, children are pressured by peers in school to experiment as early as 11 years of age. Alarmingly, most of these children oblige their friends, oblivious to the fact that they may fall victim to teenage drug abuse in the near future. Though casual experimentation does not always result in behavior that leads to teenage drug abuse in children, these numbers continue to grow. Perhaps with patience, intuitive planning, and a solid approach to rehab... Cliffside Malibu blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=767717 Mon, 30 Jul 2007 20:19:03 +0100 767717 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=767718&cid=t_131399_151_f&fid=35794&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FCliffsideMalibu%2F%7E3%2F138954943%2F When you feel you are at the end of the rope with an addiction problem, a substance abuse recovery program can be instrumental in changing everything for the better. It is widely known that the effectiveness of a proper substance abuse recovery facility can be second to none in the ultimate goal of combating this disease. Much care needs to be taken every step of the way to ensure that one does not resume life in such a way that relapse occurs. A direct correlation has been made between diet and substance abuse recovery, because of the essential nutrients and vitamins needed by the body, in order to nuture a healthier mind, and stop the root of substance addiction problems where they often start. Diet also further strengthens the body to purge toxins from its various systems. It is here, t... Cliffside Malibu blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=767718 Mon, 30 Jul 2007 20:15:21 +0100 767718 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=761712&cid=t_131399_151_f&fid=35794&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FCliffsideMalibu%2F%7E3%2F137807013%2F Private drug rehab is always a possibility in the world in which we live. These private drug rehab centers are usually nestled within the confines of some serene locale, far away from the distraction of society’s general population. Often times, private drug rehab centers can be found high in the mountains, embedded in the side of cliffs, or on white sandy private beaches. These exotic locations offer the sought after privacy of a true drug treatment center. The best part of receiving private drug rehab is that most of these centers offer a myriad of amenities. Addicts seeking recovery can find a number of first class benefits available to them at most of these facilities. Some of these benefits include professional chefs, massage therapists, chiropractors, hypnotherapists, physical ther... Cliffside Malibu blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=761712 Fri, 27 Jul 2007 02:25:10 +0100 761712 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=761715&cid=t_131399_151_f&fid=35794&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FCliffsideMalibu%2F%7E3%2F137807016%2F Many of the residents we see at Cliffside Malibu arrive in poor physical condition. Addiction has taken its toll on their eating habits, their ability to recognize hunger and their overall nutrition. As part of our primary treatment and extended care treatment programs, we assist residents in developing the proper relationship with food and exercise. NutritionOne of the more damaging aspects of addiction is malnutrition. In fact, research shows that proper nutrition plays a significant role in long-term sobriety. Cliffside Malibu offers all residents access to a registered dietician or nutrition counselor for assesment and meal-planning needs. These plans are then executed by our world class executive chef - who transforms proper nutrition into delicious and satisfying masterpieces. Reside... Cliffside Malibu blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=761715 Fri, 27 Jul 2007 02:01:02 +0100 761715 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=761716&cid=t_131399_151_f&fid=35794&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FCliffsideMalibu%2F%7E3%2F137807017%2F Battling crystal methamphetamine addiction can be a very challenging ordeal. Not only has it ruined the lives of millions of Americans, but it can also send the lives of family and loved ones on to a downward spiral. Meth addicts can become liars and thieves and will take financial and emotional advantage of friends and family. Users abuse the drug to escape mental or physical hardships in their life with the feeling of dealing with reality in a much easier way. Obsession with meth cravings soon take over as one tries to match the level of effectiveness as the first high. Meth’s ability decreases, as the body adapts to this highly toxic chemical. A meth rehab program is absolutely necessary to fight this life threatening addiction. To make a successful recovery, the addict needs to be ta... Cliffside Malibu blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=761716 Fri, 27 Jul 2007 01:58:41 +0100 761716 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=761717&cid=t_131399_151_f&fid=35794&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FCliffsideMalibu%2F%7E3%2F137800266%2F Methamphetamine, also known as meth, speed, tina, crank, or go fast, has become an epidemic. A deadly drug which can enslave and destroy it’s users in the blink of a dilated eye. The epidemic of meth has sprung up virtually overnight and is a serious threat to not only the lives of it’s users, but also to those around them and our society as well. Serious steps are being taken to stem the rising tide of destruction sweeping across America, but the war against this devastating drug is far from over. Amphetamine was created in Germany in 1887. As there were no apparent uses for the drug, it stayed relatively obscure until the 1920’s, when it was used in studies for everything from depression to decongestion. During the 1930’s it was made available as an “over the counter” treatme... Cliffside Malibu blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=761717 Fri, 27 Jul 2007 01:57:18 +0100 761717 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=761718&cid=t_131399_151_f&fid=35794&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FCliffsideMalibu%2F%7E3%2F137800267%2F Mary Jane, Reefer, Pot, Grass, Ganja, Herb, Marijuana. A small plant/weed whose flower or “buds” have narcotic qualities when smoked or eaten. Some consider it a “superplant” whose many uses warrant it’s major study and legalization. While some consider it a dangerous natural narcotic, akin to cocaine or heroin, calling it a “gateway” drug, thats use leads to harder drug use. Some don’t even see the use of large amounts as dangerous or abusive and don’t see a need for marijuana treatment programs or research. One of the more popular marijuana myths, is that marijuana isn’t addictive, which is simply not true. Addiction to marijuana is possible and requires specialized marijuana treatment for detox and recovery. With it’s pop... Cliffside Malibu blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=761718 Fri, 27 Jul 2007 01:53:23 +0100 761718 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=760668&cid=t_131399_151_f&fid=35794&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FCliffsideMalibu%2F%7E3%2F137788708%2F is an alternative modality for people to access aspects of themselves through art mediums. Verbal communication about one’s inner world can be challenging for most people but particularly for those who are just becoming sober. Art therapy provides a creative and non-threatening way to move beyond these limitations. With the guidance of an Art Therapist an individual can create bridges to their inner depths through their art and, in turn, bring their thoughts and feelings out into the open for exploration. (Source: Cliffside Malibu) Cliffside Malibu blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=760668 Fri, 27 Jul 2007 01:05:12 +0100 760668 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=760669&cid=t_131399_151_f&fid=35794&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FCliffsideMalibu%2F%7E3%2F137788709%2F When residents first admit to Cliffside Malibu, a comprehensive psychiatric and psychological evaluation is used to develop a well-designed, individualized treatment plan. This evaluation includes a number of intake assessment and formal diagnostic measures. In those cases where the individual has a history of mental illness or where the individual has more complex needs, we frequently utilize outside professionals for diagnostic evaluation and assessment purposes. In cases involving cognitive considerations, a neuropsychatric assessment may also be necessary. (Source: Cliffside Malibu) Cliffside Malibu blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=760669 Fri, 27 Jul 2007 01:02:22 +0100 760669 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=760671&cid=t_131399_151_f&fid=35794&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FCliffsideMalibu%2F%7E3%2F137788711%2F While you may imagine that those seeking treatment for this particular addiction are a rare occurrence, in fact, ecstasy treatment admissions are quite common among other drug addictions. If you have found yourself addicted to ecstasy, treatment is within reach by enrolling in our program, catered to your specific needs, to ensure a swift recovery. With comprehensive medical and holistic offerings, pain medication detox, rehab for pill addiction, ecstasy treatment, and more, you can safely make a long-term positive transition. It is recommended that you enroll as soon as possible after you feel that you are ready, and from there, half the battle is won. When you can no longer bear these cravings, it is ideal to enter an ecstasy treatment center, so that you may begin the perfect and painle... Cliffside Malibu blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=760671 Fri, 27 Jul 2007 00:56:33 +0100 760671 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=760673&cid=t_131399_151_f&fid=35794&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FCliffsideMalibu%2F%7E3%2F137784814%2F As part of Cliffside Malibu’s intensive treatment program, there is a high priority placed on individual therapy with sessions being offered up to five times per week. The therapists at Cliffside Malibu have extensive experience in the areas of dual diagnosis, recognizing that there are core issues underlying addiction and there are often concurrent disorders that need to be treated. Among Cliffside Malibu’s therapists are eating disorder specialists, trauma recovery specialists, and dual diagnosis and addiction experts. For individuals suffering from eating disorders, individualized treatment is offered, and the therapist works with the client on a daily basis to address the following: Core issues underlying the eating disorder Past trauma Therapeutic approaches to address common... Cliffside Malibu blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=760673 Fri, 27 Jul 2007 00:51:04 +0100 760673 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=730900&cid=t_131399_151_f&fid=35794&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FCliffsideMalibu%2F%7E3%2F132026436%2F For an addict, life is an unending quest to feel better. And often, a fruitless pursuit of a way to achieve that quest. Addicts are told they’re helpless, useless, lazy, selfish. When they are given recovery options, it’s often court-ordered. They are told by well-meaning family and friends to “just quit”. To “be strong”. They are targets of long-winded speeches regarding the costs of their addiction, lists of what their addiction takes from their loved ones as well as themselves, and predictions of the doom that the addiction holds in store for them. All of these things are true, but in themselves are not enough to enable the addict to achieve recovery. When they are given more well-grounded options, they’re often given one drug to wean them free from the gri... Cliffside Malibu blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=730900 Mon, 09 Jul 2007 18:38:46 +0100 730900 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=730904&cid=t_131399_151_f&fid=35794&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FCliffsideMalibu%2F%7E3%2F131991186%2F You know that you desire a change in your life, but addiction recovery programs seem unappealing and frightening. You have tried other recovery programs, but found that you still keep being drawn back to the flame that is addiction. There is another way… and it can bring you long-term healing and peace in ways you could have not imagined. Sometimes a body needs something as simple as that which residential recovery programs can provide - rest, healthy food, or special medication. Sometimes it’s spiritual or mental guidance - someone to listen. Sometimes it’s a matter of receiving details and information about a condition and how it specifically applies to you. Whatever method works best for you, you can often find through substance abuse recovery programs. Mostly due to fear,... Cliffside Malibu blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=730904 Mon, 09 Jul 2007 16:11:13 +0100 730904