Zero tolerance policies and long, automatic prison sentences embodied by the “war on drugs” may be in the midst of a major shift – backed by many states, whose prisons house the majority of U.S. offenders. The current rethinking of the drug war seems only to reflect the current state of our country’s environment: Shifts…
Holistic treatment centers are gaining in popularity as individuals search for natural means of addressing drug and alcohol addiction. The holistic approach incorporates a wide array of treatments to address the individual as a whole – physically, spiritually and mentally – in hopes of achieving health and wellness through homeopathic methods. The underlying philosophy behind…
The legal consequences of alcohol When an individual engages in drug or alcohol use in an abusive manner, the user places themselves at risk for an array of legal consequences. Ranging from minor to severe, these consequences should be considered before continuing down an abusive path. In this entry we will outline a few of the…
Mental health professionals and medical specialists are bound by confidentiality laws. Treatment for addiction often involves not only mental health but also medical procedures, including detox. Federally aided addiction recovery facilities are bound by two pieces of legislation. Depending on the state, laws pertaining to privacy and confidentiality may be even stricter. In the 1970’s,…
Inpatient rehabilitation for addiction provides group and individual therapies to aid in substance abuse recovery. With the education and personal awareness that is conveyed through the inpatient model, there is a much higher rate of success when compared to alternative options. Residential Recovery Program Evaluation The first step in any residential recovery program is a…