Why Your Teen Could be Abusing Alcohol/Drugs
This is an interesting article on teen drug abuse and some possible links to why some teens use illegal substances. A recent study suggests that as many as 78% of teens have abuse alcohol and over 40% have used drugs. The article lists the top ten indicators and possible reasons why your teen could be choosing to use drugs and/or alcohol. The research suggests that having an impulsive personality or a mental health condition could be why some individuals struggling with substance abuse addiction. These issues are not the individual’s fault and instead of being properly prescribed medication, many teens are trying to self-medicate and abusing both alcohol and drugs to heal the pain.
Full Article
Pehaps you or an individual in your family started using drugs and alcohol during your teanage years and continue to suffer from the addiction. If so, please call us for a free and confidential assessment at 727-449-0300 or just contact Fairwinds Treatment Center here. An underlying mental health condition can be part of the reason why and individual is using.
Fairwinds Treatment Center recently released two new public service announcements to be aired on select channels. The following is the substance abuse message aimed at creating awareness of how an addiction can affect the most innocent members of a family.
For over 20 years, families have trusted Fairwinds Treatment Center to help their loves ones through our highly effective treatment programs for eating disorders and drug/alcohol rehab. As one of only a few dually licensed psychiatric and substance abuse centers in the nation to earn accreditation by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), we are here to provide the quality care your family needs to achieve a lasting recovery.
If you have a family member or close friend who is battling an addiction, now is the time to help them take the first step towards recovery. Contact Fairwinds Treatment Center here, or call 727-449-0300.
Fairwinds Treatment Center recently released a new public service announcemens to be aired on select channels. The following is the eating disorder message aimed at creating awareness of eating disorders and how their silent nature can allow them to go untreated until serious health issues occur.
For over 20 years, families have trusted Fairwinds Treatment Center to help their loves ones through our highly effective treatment programs for eating disorders and drug/alcohol rehab. As one of only a few dually licensed psychiatric and substance abuse centers in the nation to earn accreditation by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), we are here to provide the quality care your family needs to achieve a lasting recovery.
If you, a family member or close friend is battling an eating disorder, now is the time to take the first step towards recovery. Contact Fairwinds Treatment Center here, or call 727-449-0300.
A new, interesting documentary has been released about the co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous, Bill Wilson. Bill W. highlights how Bill Wilson found a different way to sobriety during a time when alcoholics were treated with lobotomies, shock therapy, or imprisonment. Bill dealt with alcoholism for many years on his own and believed there was another kind of treatment available that didn’t chastise people struggling with this disease. Bill founded Alcoholics Anonymous as a new way for people who needed help with alcoholism to get help and has since created a fellowship of over two million men and women. Since then, Alcoholics Anonymous has been accredited to many other 12 Step recovery groups.
This documentary is a tribute to an outstanding individual who has helped so many people find a path to recovery.
Watch the Trailer here…
If you or someone you care about are battling an addiction to alcohol, contact Fairwinds Treatment Center here or simply call 1-800-226-0301.
http://www.page124.com/trailer/
Binge drinking is at an all-time high and if you or someone close to you is abusing alcohol frequently, it's very important to seek help. Binge drinking at college campuses has gotten out of control and has some people thinking this is a "normal" way to be in college. Unfortunately these behaviors can extend past college, into adulthood and many other substance abuse problems and mental health issues can develop. Especially now that the summer is here, students have more free time to "party" and binge drink. This can be a dangerous time because of more house parties, bar specials, hot weather, and dehydration. But Summer can also be the perfect time to get help if you feel that your drinking habits are out of control. If you're tired of hangovers and the effects of alcohol, finding a solution to the problem is just a phone call away. Treatment is a very safe and therapeutic way to get your life back on track. If you or someone close to you has a problem with alcohol please give us a call (727) 449-0300, or contact us here and we can offer options.
Check out these resources to understand the dangers of binge drinking.
http://www.alifelesswasted.org
http://www.livestrong.com/article/569-facts-physical-effects-binge-drinking/
http://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2012/04/the-fun-of-being-drunk-is-all-in-your-head-not-the-bottle/256497/
Fairwinds Treatment Center has been treating both adolescent and adult females and males with eating disorders for many years. We strongly believe that the recovery process is not accomplished alone. An individual must also have a strong support system that can help reinforce healthy behaviors and other people who can help during this difficult time.
Fairwinds has been long-standing partners with many non-profit organizations who are dedicated to supporting individuals and families suffering from eating disorders. A few of these organizations include NEDA (National Eating Disorders Association), iaedp (International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals) , H.O.P.E. (Helping Other People Eat), and the Alliance for Eating Disorders Awareness.
Please visit these websites to get helpful information and additional support. If you feel like you or a loved one are struggling with an eating disorder, please contact us for a free and confidential assessment. Our admissions counselors are available to help find the right path to recovery, whether it be with our treatment center or another way.
Please call us at (727) 449-0300, or submit a form at http://fairwindstreatment.com/contact.html.
We are here to help.
May is recognized as “National Mental Health Month” to help recognize mental health conditions and mental wellness for all. This is a very important awareness factor because people do not chose to have a mental health disorder and seeking treatment is crucial.
It is a national statistic that 1 in every 4 adults in the U.S. live with a mental health condition. It is important to bring awareness that when treated properly, who live with a diagnosable, treatable mental health condition and the fact that they can go on to live full and productive lives. Mental health disorders include depression, bi-polar, trauma, obsessive-compulsive disorder, schizoaffective disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, body dysmorphic disorder, adjustment disorder, gender identity disorder, dissociative identity disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), antisocial personality disorder, self-defeating personality disorder, passive-aggressive personality disorder.
Fairwinds Treatment Center has been treating mental health disorders since the doors opened in 1989. Fairwinds is a dually licensed psychiatric and substance abuse rehabilitation center that has earned accreditation by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO). We have a unique appreciation for the complex and often heartbreaking issues surrounding our clients and their families.
Contact Fairwinds Treatment Center here or simply call 1-800-226-0301
This article from USA Today shows how out of control the abuse of pain pills have gotten. This problem doesn’t stop at the drug abuse, it can explode to overdoses, illegal behavior and even death.
Even our own county’s here in Florida rank very high for pain pill abuse and continue to rise. This is not an issue that an individual can control by themselves, professional help is necessary.
Read full article here.
If you or a loved one are questioning a problem with these substances please call Fairwinds Treatment Center today for a free and confidential assessment. You can reach us at 800-226-0301 or email us here.
Fairwinds has a support group offered to the community for anyone struggling with an eating disorder. The support group will also be part of EDA (Eating Disorders Anonymous).
The next group will meet on Tuesday, April 10th at 6pm at Morton Plant Hospital (455 Pinellas Street Clearwater) in the Tuttle Room (across from the cafeteria).
The group will meet every other Tuesday. Please contact Elizabeth Cross at admissions@fairwindstreatment.com or 727-449-0300 for more information.
There are some great blog sites out there that can be used as helpful resources for people dealing with different eating disorders. Hope that some of these can help you on your path towards recovery.
http://foodandyoutopia.blogspot.com/
http://www.eatwhatyoulovelovewhatyoueat.com/
http://haesmed.blogspot.com/
http://reba-edct.blogspot.com/
Drug and Alcohol Rehab Center Helps Stop the Abuse and Starts the Healing
“Why can’t my wife stop drinking?”
“If my son really wanted to stop abusing drugs, he would.”
“I want to stop, but I just can’t face the day without it.”
If any of these statements sound familiar, please don’t wait contact Fairwinds Treatment Center today. Fairwinds Treatment Center provides highly effective alcohol and drug rehab treatment designed to heal the physical and emotional abuse of addiction.
What is Addiction?
Addiction, or chemical dependency, is a medically diagnosable brain and behavioral disease that is chronic, progressive and potentially fatal. But like many other diseases, drug and alcohol dependency can be successfully treated. There are three aspects of addiction:
- Biological – Addiction tends to run in families. If a parent or other close relative has struggled with chemical dependency, you are at greater risk because you may have inherited this family trait.
- Psychological – Depending on chemicals, such as alcohol and drugs to cope with problems and stress, contributes to addiction, as does having certain personality traits, such as impulsiveness, self-destructiveness, or the need for high levels of excitement.
- Social/Cultural – Easy access to alcohol and drugs, peer pressure, or relationships in which a friend or loved one uses alcohol or drugs can all contribute to addiction.
What are the Warning Signs?
An individual doesn’t have to experience all of these common signs or symptoms in order to have an alcohol or drug addiction:
- Uses alcohol or other drugs excessively or inappropriately
- Spends a lot of time getting or using substances
- Has trouble cutting down or stopping once he/she starts using
- Experiences withdrawal symptoms when he/she cuts down or stops using
- Uses alcohol or other drugs to avoid or stop withdrawal symptoms
- Uses substances even though they are causing problems in his/her life
- Gives up important activities or loses friendships because of substance use
- Stops using for a period of time (days, weeks or months), only to start up again
- Gets into trouble with the law because of use
- Has blackouts, or forgets conversations or actions while under the influence of chemicals
If you or your loved one is exhibiting any of the warning signs of addiction or abuse, please don’t wait. Fairwinds Treatment Center provides highly effective alcohol and drug addiction rehabilitation services for this dangerous disease. Contact us via email or call 1-800-226-0301 today to find out more.