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How to Approach a Loved One Who Has an Alcohol Problem – EmpowHer
In a recent article by EmpwoHer.com, Lisa Lannon (Co-Founder of JHC), gives some great insight into how to talk to a loved on with an alcohol problem. “Let them know that you care and want them to be healthy,” Lannon said. “Explain that if something happened that has made them increase their drinking, that you are available to talk to them or will assist them in finding someone who can help them with any challenges they have.” She said it’s also important to be prepared for when a loved one accepts they need...
read moreJourney Healing Centers Reports Sudden Spice Treatment Increase
Along with nationwide trends demonstrating an overall increase in the number of people seeking addiction treatment for Bath Salts and Spice abuse, Journey Healing Centers (drug and alcohol treatment centers) reports a sudden increase in clients being admitted for treatment for the abuse of these destructive substances. This disturbing increase in designer drug use that can have effects similar to cocaine or meth is on top of recent media reports of hospitalizations after smoking Spice and several others allege Spice use by actress and...
read moreMourning Whitney Houston’s Death
As many throughout the world mourn for Whitney Houston’s death, we want to reflect on what we can learn from the allegations and controversy surrounding addiction. Whitney’s life was also tarnished with drug use allegations and controversy. While the circumstances surrounding her death are still unknown, it is important to focus on the life of Whitney Houston and the possible lessons that we may learn from it. Whitney has been in rehab for substance abuse 3 times, having admitted to using cocaine in her past. Current reports are saying...
read moreDemi Moore Hospitalized For Using Whip-Its
Recently celebrity Demi Moore was admitted to the hospital because of exhaustion. KTLA and TMZ has been reporting that the 911 call had references to Whip-its, later references to the whip-its in the 911 call were removed for privacy. For infromation about this specific event, visit here. Whip-its are used in whipped cream dispensers to act as a whipping agent. Also known as, whippits, whippets, nossies, or nangs, when inhaled they cause a psychoactive effects on the user. That give the user a since of euphoria and slight...
read moreA naturopathic approach to treatment
A naturopathic approach to treatment by Ravi Chandiramani, ND (Article originally in Addiction Pro) A disheveled-appearing 32-year-old female, “Sabrina,” walked into our residential treatment facility, carrying one suitcase and three large garbage bags. As I performed my history and physical, my suspicions were confirmed. Her response to “What medications are you on?” consisted of opening each of the garbage bags, which held nearly 200 bottles of prescription medication. In her possession was an assortment of...
read moreNational Recovery Month
National Recovery Month – Journey Healing Centers Hosts Free Drug Awareness Seminars in Sept To support the 2011 National Recovery Month this September and the approximately 27 million Americans who either use illicit drugs regularly or are “heavy drinkers” (SAMHSA), Journey Healing Centers announces free educational seminars on marijuana, meth and prescription drugs at their drug and alcohol treatment centers in Arizona and Utah. These drug awareness sessions will be facilitated by Journey Healing Centers’...
read moreComplementary and Alternative Medicine
Complementary and Alternative Medicine The use of complementary and alternative medicine to cure sicknesses, disease, mental health and to maintain an overall sense of well-being is growing amongst healthcare workers. According to Pamela Jo Johnson, a MPH and PhD from Allina Hospitals and Clinics in Minneapolis, nearly 76 percent of all healthcare professionals use a form of complementary or alternative therapy. The most common use for these therapies amongst healthcare workers, is to alleviate anxiety and to maintain a sense of...
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