Media Award Program Honors Providence Treatment The Media Award Program has selected Providence Treatment as the 2021 Best of Media Award in the Drug Addiction Treatment Center category. Every year, this organization recognizes companies who have “achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category.” According to the MAP, honorees are local companies which…
Many people who have substance use disorder are also diagnosed with a mental health disorder, as well. This is referred to as dual diagnosis. For example, you may have a generalized anxiety disorder as well as drug addiction to meth or benzos. When co-occurring conditions are present, then cognitive behavioral therapy techniques will be helpful.…
Drug addiction is a challenging dilemma that many Americans face. However, it doesn’t matter if you’re rich or poor, young or old; this problem may strike at any one of us. When it does, you want solutions. If you are involved with drug addiction, then you will benefit from various treatments for drug abuse. Participating…
We know there are two developmental periods of the person’s life that is at greater risk for addiction. The older individual, age 55+, is at heightened risk for addiction and negative consequences with active addiction. Substance abuse among older adults are often gone under- or misdiagnosed. The healthcare professional is untrained on how to assess,…
Despite studies showing that women with substance use disorders have a faster course towards severity than men with addictions, most treatment programs in the U.S. have been developed using research based solely on men. There are inherent challenges for women seeking treatment for their addiction like: attending to childcare, managing a career and home, medical…