Gundersen Lutheran Behav Health Unity House for Women
1312 5th Avenue South
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 775-4718
Intake: (800) 362-9567x54718
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888-647-0579
to speak with an alcohol or drug abuse counselor.
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Treatment & Detox Guide
Youth access to alcohol hurts all Montanans
In Montana, underage drinking is often thought of as a “rite of passage” that every teen goes through. It is seen as a harmless pastime. The exact opposite is true; this “harmless pastime” contributes to more deaths among our youth than any other preventable cause. Recent studies in brain development show that the human brain….
Cancer treatment-an insight of chemotherapy
Cancer is an uncontrolled growth of body cells, which can be fatal at times. Cancer is considered as one of the most deadly diseases in the world resulting in the death of large number of people every year. Though cancer is fatal, cancer can be completely treated if detected at early stages. There is no….
Understanding the Disease Model of Addiction
The disease model of addiction expresses that addiction is a brain disease. A brain disease which only gets worse as it progresses through various stages. The disease of addiction has no cure, but it can be treated. The answer to treatment is medical intervention (using medication-assisted treatment), abstinence (completely staying away from drugs) and sustained….
Common Issues Treated at Alcohol Treatment Centers
Many alcoholics suffer from the same types of issues which cause them to drink. Core issues that interfere with an individual’s ability to appropriately cope with what they are doing or why cause a lot of problems for addicts. Luckily, alcohol treatment centers can help those addicted to alcohol to actually overcome many of the….
Setting Goals and Achieving Them in During Drug Treatment
A major portion of the therapy and counseling that is received in drug treatment programs is focused on setting achievable recovery goals and actually working towards achieving those goals. Unfortunately, addiction can make it difficult to achieve goals and likewise, setting unrealistic goals makes achieving the goals virtually impossible which leads to constant feelings of….