Veterans Affairs Medical Center Substance Abuse Treatment Program
830 Chalkstone Avenue
Unit 116-F
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 273-7100
Intakes: (401) 457-3400
Call
888-647-0579
to speak with an alcohol or drug abuse counselor.
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Treatment & Detox Guide
Getting sober in the Jewish community
Like the term teetotaler, the notion that Jews can’t be alcoholics is a bit quaint. It’s also a myth that can be an obstacle on the often painful but ultimately exhilarating path to recovery. “I think it can make it more difficult,” says a Camden County businessman and Reform Jew who, at 51, has been….
For Young Adults Addicted To Opioids, New Training Approach Launched By NIDA Blending Conference
A multi-faceted treatment program for young adults addicted to opioid drugs was unveiled at the National Institute on Drug Abuse’s (NIDA) Blending Conference in Albuquerque, N.M. This eighth meeting in the series briought together researchers and clinicians so their latest findings could be immediately applied to the needs of patients and their families dealing with….
How Residential Drug Treatment Centers Help You Stay Sober
As a lifestyle of its own, drug addiction leaves many a person at the mercy of their drug of choice. What starts out as a recreationalpursuit becomes a series of inescapable urges to use no matter what the consequences may be. The decision to live drug-free takes a considerable amount of courage and insight, and….
Your Social Network Affects Your Drinking Habits
People who socialize with heavy drinkers are more likely to imbibe a bit too much themselves. And the same holds true for teetotalers: Those who have non-drinking friends and relatives are more likely not to consume alcohol themselves, a new study found. “People are organized by their drinking behavior more than would be predicted by….
Alcoholism Treatment Centers for Lasting Recovery
Deciding to seek help for alcoholism is the very first step to finally recovering from a dangerous and deadly addiction to alcohol, but it’s also one of the most difficult decisions you will ever make. Choosing between the many alcoholism treatment centers that are available to help you or a loved one overcome addiction is….