Veterans Affairs Medical Center Outpatient Treatment Program
1540 Spring Valley Drive
Huntington, WV 25704
(304) 429-6741x2736
Intake: (304) 429-6741x2722
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888-647-0579
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Treatment & Detox Guide
Residential treatment centers- the last ray of hope
The world is losing its morale. With the younger generations getting yielded to drugs, alcohol, smoking and other addictions, it is a high time now to spread awareness about these fatal materials and their consequences and educate the coming generations to stay away from them. We have not lost completely. There is a ray….
Key Questions to Ask When Choosing Between Dual Diagnosis Treatment Centers
Many people who suffer from a drug or alcohol addiction also suffer from a mental illness. According to www.nami.org, it is generally agreed that as much as 50 percent of the mentally ill population also has a substance abuse problem. The drug most commonly used is alcohol, followed by marijuana and cocaine. Prescription drugs such….
Exercise ‘does not compensate’ for drinking too much
Sweating off alcohol does not work even though some believe exercise helps you get over a hangover, ministers have said. Research published by the Department of Health suggests more than 3.8 million adults in England try to exercise to clear a hangover. A survey by YouGov found that one in five people admit to playing….
Choosing Between Arizona Treatment Centers for a Loved One
Helping a loved one find needed drug treatment can make a life-changing difference in the life of your loved one. Compared to other states, Arizona carried a higher than average rate for drug-related fatalities in 2008, according to the Arizona Drug Control Update. Arizona also ranks highest in the number of people who reported using….
Book Explores World of High-Functioning Alcoholics
A new book provides insights into the lives of so-called “high-functioning alcoholics” and the special challenges faced by those who need treatment but lack the impetus of hitting rock-bottom, the New York Times reported May 4.Sarah Allen Benton, author of “Understanding the High-Functioning Alcoholic,” offers herself as an example: she holds a Master’s degree from….