Mental health has far been misunderstood and overlooked for centuries until the mid-1970s when people began giving it the attention it needs. According to statistics, borderline personality disorder affects about one to three percent of the general adult population. The term was first coined in the 1930s, although many came to understand the condition in […]
Overcoming alcoholism requires different forms of treatment or interventions. An inpatient treatment option is suitable for individuals who need significant medical support or those with comorbid illness that requires attentive care. As well, some individuals require intensive treatment but do not need around the clock medical care and monitoring. To determine which approach is suitable,
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Treatment of addiction is a process that does not end after an initial rehab exercise or detox. The process of therapy involves an array of supports and treatment options. You have to gain a long-term commitment towards living a drug-free lifestyle. Rehabilitation aftercare is paramount as part of the treatment continuum of addiction to achieve
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Friends and family members of drug addicts often struggle to understand what it means to be addicted. A common misconception is that addicts have a choice and that they do not quit using simply because they enjoy doing drugs. Addicts are often accused of being selfish or are characterized as weak-willed. People that have never
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Seacrest Recovery Center is a licensed DCF and Joint Commission Accredited substance abuse treatment center. We utilize both traditional and holistic therapies and are comprehensive in our approach. By developing a individualized treatment plan for each of our clients, we are able to create a therapeutic environment that fosters physical, emotional, and spiritual growth and well being.