Archive for November, 2011

Is Alcoholism a Disease ? The Truth about Alcoholism!

While the alcoholism disease theory has been around for decades and has had many staunch supporters, E.M Jellinek is credited with bringing the concept to the forefront in the fifties and sixties. However, Jellinek did not act alone since he had financial support and backing from Marty Mann, one of the charter members of AA [...]

The Benefits of In-Patient Alcohol Treatment

When recovering from alcohol addiction, in-patient alcohol treatment centres are an advisable option. These are supportive environments where trained professionals can manage detox and rehabilitation programmes for patients. Those suffering from severe alcohol addiction need this level of support because unmanaged detoxification from heavy use of alcohol can have potentially fatal side effects. Trained professionals [...]

Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center Scholarships

The Betty Ford Center is possibly the most famous drug treatment center in the world. The recession has affected the Betty Ford Center, but it now bouncing back. “We’re doing fine. Like everybody in the country and all around the world, we’ve taken some hits,” said Mary Pattiz, the drug treatment center’s new board chairwoman. [...]