Addiction Recovery Newsletter (2/14/2010)
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Welcome to the Addiction Recovery Newsletter (2/14/2010). In this edition we have included news, articles and videos. You can find more resources on our website: RecoveryHelper.org.
Addiction Recovery News
DSM-V Draft Includes Major Changes to Addictive Disease Classifications
The first draft of the American Psychiatric Association’s (APA) latest Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-V) eliminates the disease categories for substance abuse and dependence and replaces it with a new “addictions and related disorders” — just one of several major changes to the “Bible” used almost universally to diagnose (and get insurance reimbursement for) behavioral-health problems. (Source: Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs News) (More)
The Coleman Institute Expands into Louisville, KY
New, full-service branch of the nationally acclaimed addiction treatment center to open in Louisville metro area (More)
Dr Joanne Barge Offers Outpatient and Individualized Addiction Therapy To Help you Turn Your Life Around
Dr. Joanne Barge, a licensed psychologist in the Los Angeles metro area, is APA certified in the treatment of substance abuse. She is now available to help you create a unique plan to help you detox, sort out relationship issues, and create a healthy environment for yourself, all without the cost and loss of privacy associated with inpatient therapy. (More)
Addiction Recovery Articles
Would you like to know the real “Power” Behind Alcoholics Anonymous
Would you like to know the real “Power” behind Alcoholics Anonymous? Alcoholics Anonymous, 4th ed., page 43, quotes this leading physician: “there is no doubt in my mind that you w… (More)
Reside in Drug Rehab Centers to Demolish Drug Addiction from Life
Now a day, life is moving so fast that every mind is running with the fastest speed, resulting into tensions and depressions. Due to these tensions and depressions every person inclines towards tensio… (More)
Side Effects of Painkiller Drugs
The painkiller drugs or pain medications are widely used drugs for getting relief from pain. The pain medications have over the time proved beneficial in bringing much needed relief from pain due to surgeries, back injuries, arthritis, and migraines etc. (More)
Cure and Treatment of Various Drug Addictions
Drug addiction treatment has been the most challenging task for many drug rehab centers and drug addiction centers. The various types of addiction treatments are Impatient Treatment, Outpatient Treatment, Biophysical Treatment and the 12-step treatment. Duration may last up to 90 days. (More)
Basic Things You Should Know About Drug Treatment
Drug usage has increased incredibly. The addicts find themselves in an abnormal condition which triggers them to spend a huge amount in the drug treatment centers. (More)
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