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Substance Abuse: America’s Problem
Substance abuse overdose is epidemic in our society. Statistics show that in 2019 over 7 million adolescents between the ages of 12 and 20 reported that they drank more than a sip of alcohol in the...
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What to Look For When Choosing a Behavioral Health Center?
Finding a behavioral health center can be a process. Seeking help for your mental or behavioral health, or that of your loved one, is a deeply personal decision. You want to find a center that has...
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Case Study: How the Family Affects Treatment Outcomes
We know family involvement in the treatment process increases the probability of a client experiencing a successful outcome. We know this because addiction is a family disease, so naturally the family...
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The Treatment Process – From Identifying Addiction to Breakthrough
The treatment process for addiction is a long, winding road. The time it takes from admitting you have a problem to overcoming your obstacles differs from person to person depending on the intensity of...
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Case Study: Stress, Trauma and Substance Abuse
Client came to Destination Hope in her mid-twenties from the southern United States where she worked in customer service. She self-reports that the primary factor resulting in her mental health...
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Darren’s Story of Addiction and Triumph
My story began as a child witnessing what I thought were the best parts of life. Up late on weekends, little supervision, and get to hang out with grown-ups. My parents were young when they had me and...
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What Is an Addiction Medicine Specialist?
An addiction medicine specialist is to addiction what a cardiologist is to heart disease: the right expert for the respective condition. Unfortunately, the terms “expert” and “specialist” is often...
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Detox Gets You Sober, Counseling Keeps You Sober
Addicts can get clean in a variety of surroundings, be it at rehab, in jail, basically in any controlled environment where drugs or alcohol are simply not accessible. However, getting sober in a...
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Case Study – Middle Aged Male Steroid Abuse and Addiction
Client was a 41-year-old male from the Midwest. He presented for treatment for acts of rage and anger, steroid addiction and substance abuse issues. The client reported “my life is unmanageable right...
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A Significant Number of Adults with ADHD May Struggle with Substance Abuse
ADHD or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder can be a debilitating mental illness. It is estimated that upwards of 5% of adults suffer from ADHD, which can manifest as difficulty concentrating,...
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Q & A with Clinical Director Bridgette Fong, LMHC
Q: In your experience what is the key to developing a good clinical team? A: The key to developing a good clinical team includes having a shared goal to always strive to provide quality care to our...
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Elizabeth Holmes and Her Potential Trial Defense Involving Intimate Partner...
Elizabeth Holmes’ rise to fame and fall to infamy was spectacular in many ways. The youngest self-made female billionaire according to Forbes – a media darling – was soon after charged with defrauding...
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Case Study of a Late 20s Primary Mental Health Client
This case study discusses a female client in her late 20’s female from the Midwest. She presented for treatment for primary mental health including OCD, trauma, Major depressive disorder, and...
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A Day in The Life: Addiction Nurse
Many people may wonder what it is like to be working firsthand with patients at Destination Hope. What does a real day look like? No fluff, no censoring, no embellishment. Well, our own Director of...
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Susan’s Story – From Devastation to Destination Hope
The road toward recovery can be a dark and lonely place, and sometimes you can feel overwhelmed with bad news. It is important, now more than ever, to maintain hope. Hope can be found through...
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October – National Substance Abuse Prevention Month
Beginning in 2011, October became National Substance Abuse Prevention Month. This is a month dedicated to raising awareness about substance abuse and a call to action for prevention. Substance abuse...
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Traumatic Military Experience | DH Case study
Client was a 23-year-old male from the Midwest. He presented for treatment for increased Anxiety and Depression. The client’s motivation for treatment was “I need to be able to cope with my...
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Residential Treatment Centers
Residential Treatment for Addiction & Mental Health Residential treatment centers for substance abuse and mental health issues offer a chance for patients to fully immerse in their treatment and...
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Addiction Within the Veteran Community
November 11th marks Veteran’s Day in the United States. Veteran’s Day exists to honor those that have put their lives on the line to defend our freedoms. Many veterans have sacrificed and continue to...
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Case Study: Middle Aged Male Mental Health Patient
Client was a 60-year-old male presenting to Destination Hope for mental health treatment with a history of anxiety consistent with generalized anxiety disorder including: overthinking, feeling...
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