Addiction Treatment Modalities & Programs

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Treatment Modalities in Addiction Treatment The settings in addiction treatment programs vary both in environmental and philosophical approaches. Treatment modalities have their own unique qualities. The differences are described below. Therapeutic Community Therapeutic communities in the United States are primarily referred to in the field of addictive behavior as a mental health approach. They began

Toronto Mayor Admits Smoking Crack

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Toronto Mayor Admits Smoking Crack After months of denials, Toronto Mayor Rob Ford has admitted to smoking crack, in the latest chapter of a saga that puts the city’s residents in a place that seems all too familiar to loved ones of people struggling with alcohol or drugs. In May, staffers from Gawker and the

Making Amends

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Step Nine brought me a lot of fear and anxiety. During our active addiction, we left a trail of destruction and hurt along the way. When we get to Step Nine it is time to resolve that destruction, where and when we can. Some are eager to make amends and just want to get it

UnshA(A)ckled

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Written By: Tim C. | Sobriety Date 10.28.16 I was born in central New Jersey weighing 4lbs, feet first, and a few weeks early – my mother was hoping for a girl. Naturally, I came into this world with the need to have my way. I had a normal childhood with two loving parents who were