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Archive for December, 2008

Stepping Forward with Extended Care

Monday, December 15th, 2008

Extended Care Takes Place at the Studio Drug Rehab FacilityOvercoming alcohol and drug addiction takes time. For some, it takes more time than others, and still some others may require more personalized care to overcome the struggle. Cirque Lodge gives drug rehab clients a number of options. Not only is the addiction treatment program personalized to provide the most effective results, but the length of stay is also personalized. For clients in need of additional treatment, Cirque Lodge offers an extended care program at the Studio.

The extended care program at Cirque Lodge is a proactive approach to continued sobriety. Instead of reworking the steps of the 30-day program, addiction treatment is taken to the next stage of the recovery process. This includes working additional steps of the 12-step program, which builds a more solid foundation for recovery. A part of working additional steps is the involvement of outside meetings, and working with an addiction sponsor. The 12-step program is oftentimes the working tool required for a life of continued sobriety. Experiential activities are also a part of extended care, as well as some community and service activities. These things continue to replace the negative feelings caused by addiction with positive and constructive avenues of productive living.

Whether the drug rehab client requires extended care is left up to the individual. Studies have shown that additional time in treatment programs yields a beneficial result. Drug rehab clients at Cirque Lodge will be counseled on whether more time is needed or not, but ultimately the decision comes down to the client and their family. Through extended care clients can continue to work through successful recovery in a private and safe environment.

Working at Recovery

Friday, December 12th, 2008

The Joy of a Successful RecoveryAfter someone leaves alcohol and drug rehab, it still can take time to overcome the influences of addiction. A person can feel changes and focused after leaving a drug rehab program. Some call the “pink glow”. However, unless they are continuing to work at recovery, the odds of them staying sober begin to slim. Recovery is a process, not an event. It takes time and effort. The help and support of 12-step meetings and family support can keep the individual focused on working at their recovery.

At Cirque Lodge, this support and 12-step work is established from the beginning. One focus of the alcohol and drug rehab program is to provide vital spiritual experiences. Such experience can establish a solid connection with a higher power. This connection is needed throughout the recovery process. In times of struggle, one’s higher power can be the support that is required.

Most experts will say it takes about a year of successful recovery before the influences of using and drinking begin to subside. Each day sober is a new step in the direction of successful recovery. Cirque Lodge helps clients of our drug rehab program with an aftercare plan. This plan provides the client with programs and therapy to assist them through the recovery process. Cirque Lodge also offers aftercare programs weekly for graduates of the addiction treatment program on campus. A solid connection with a higher power, and the right elements of continuing care, can help the recovering addict in working towards successful sobriety.

Alcohol Treatment, ‘Tis the Season

Thursday, December 11th, 2008

Alcohol Treatment, \'Tis the SeasonDuring the holidays everyone attends a number of parties. These parties are filled with friends and festivities and a lot of social enjoyment. Another thing these parties come equipped with is a lot of alcoholic beverages. For people with a drinking problem, this can be a difficult time. Such a social gathering can bring to light struggles with the bottle in the individual. It gives them a socially acceptable outlet to abuse alcohol. Such a drinking problem can be a pathway to alcoholism, when the body is chemically dependent on alcohol, and the craving is never ending. Alcoholism can be a life or death struggle, and rehab or some specific form of alcohol treatment, can be the only answer at saving that life.

Alcohol rehab and drug rehab is an effective means to curbing the struggles of alcoholism. A residential alcohol treatment stay can change and save lives. Many people with a drinking problem wish they could quit, they just can’t. They need the assistance of an alcohol rehab facility. Through treatment they can discover and take the steps necessary to overcome. If you feel you are drinking too much. If you wish to cut back, and can’t. If others are constantly expressing concern, now is the time to act. Find an alcohol treatment program to help you through it.

Dual Diagnosis and Drug Treatment

Wednesday, December 10th, 2008

In need of a Dual Diagnosis Drug Treatment ProgramFor some individuals, drug addiction is just part of the problem. Many people who suffer from addiction also suffer from other co-occurring disorders. Psychiatric conditions can have a heavy hand in addiction. A disorder like depression can make the central nervous system more likely to develop an addiction to the feelings caused by drugs and alcohol. It’s like the disorder primes the brain for the influences of addictive substances. Alcohol and drug rehab has changed in recent years to address this. Addiction treatment and treatment for a disorder can now be found in one dual diagnosis facility.

Cirque Lodge offers dual diagnosis as a part of its alcohol and drug treatment program. Therapy is personalized to address both aspects of a co-occurring disorder. As a healthcare accredited facility, Cirque Lodge has a medical staff that can prescribe appropriate medications to treat specific mood disorders. Through treating the disorder the central nervous system can have an easier time in overcoming addiction, and vice versa.

Another advantage to dual diagnosis drug treatment comes from undiagnosed conditions. The individual can be struggling with a psychiatric condition and not be aware. The use of drugs and alcohol has suppressed this condition. Once in drug rehab, without addictive substances in the system, the person can experience feelings caused by the disorder. Diagnosis and treatment of the disorder can be just what is needed to overcome the problem with drugs and alcohol.

Privacy in a Drug Rehab

Tuesday, December 9th, 2008

Private Drug Rehab Facility, Cirque Lodge

Cirque Lodge provides a quiet and private place for overcoming alcohol and drug addictions. Overcoming addiction can be a struggle. It means giving up something that has a physical, emotional, and psychological control within the individual. A nice safe and quiet environment can make a difference in the treatment that is provided. Both Lodge and studio drug rehab facilities provide a private and effective treatment experience.

Privacy is something we take most seriously as a high end alcohol and drug rehab facility. Our client’s confidentiality is a standard in the treatment experience. A private environment can make it easier on the recovery process. Drug rehab clients are not bothered by unwanted outside influences. It gives them a chance to focus and work the addiction treatment program.

Privacy is taken to the next level when it comes to treatment. Each client is provided their own personalized drug rehab experience. Drug rehab clients are treated with a program that is just between them and the clinical staff. Many of the underlying parts of addiction, personal things, should be kept confidential. Cirque Lodge emphasizes this privacy for all clients. It gives a solid chance at recovery, as well as a genuine treatment experience.

Drug Rehab for Vicodin Addiction

Friday, December 5th, 2008

Drug Rehab for Vicodin AddictionThere are a number of prescription drugs that can be habit forming. Abuse of such drugs can result in addiction. These drugs are meant to be helpful, but over time the body can develop a dependency to them. Vicodin is one such drug. Vicodin is the name brand for a drug containing acetaminophen (what is found in Tylenol) and hydrocodone, an addictive opioid. Physicians will prescribe Vicodin to address minor to chronic pain problems. Pain medications are typically meant to be a short term solution. With time, the narcotic effects of the drug can become the desired result of taking the drug. The pain goes away, but the individual still needs the Vicodin for the pleasurable feelings.

At the Cirque Lodge drug rehab facility, we are seeing an ever increasing number of clients facing problems with prescription drugs. They are treated with an individualized approach, specific to their drug problem. Individuals struggling with Vicodin addiction are provided with a personal counselor for the rehab process. Treatment is balanced to provide an effective experience. It is done with both therapy and enjoyable activities that replace the cravings of addiction. Many individuals aren’t looking for a chemical dependency when they are taking Vicodin, just a solution for pain. Overcoming an addiction can be difficult on ones own. The caring environment of the Cirque Lodge drug rehab facility can help them get their lives back again.

Addiction Treatment, Experiential Activities

Thursday, December 4th, 2008

Low Ropes in Addiction TreatmentCirque Lodge uses a number of experiential activities as a part of its addiction treatment program. The activities serve many purposes. One such purpose is to help in building support and lines of communication. The studio facility houses the world’s largest indoor ropes and climbing course. There are both high and low rope course elements. The low ropes help drug rehab clients in developing communication and support for one another.

There are several different low ropes activities. It presents a challenge that must be accomplished as a group. Through cognitive lessons, the drug rehab clients can develop ways to overcome this task. Working as a team can help to build lines of communication. It also shows the importance to ask for help when struggling. A lot of individuals who struggle with drugs or alcohol may not know how to ask for help. Low ropes activities can make it possible for breakthroughs in communication.

Such activities are quite effective as a part of the recovery process, but they also make the addiction treatment program more fun. Overcoming alcohol and drugs can be difficult. It means giving up something that has a psychological hold on the individual. Experiential activities in drug rehab can ease some of the burdens, as well as replace some of the cravings with more constructive elements.

Alcohol Rehab and Recovery Program

Wednesday, December 3rd, 2008

Recovery with and Alcohol Rehab ProgramFor some, a drug rehab or alcohol rehab program can be the only answer to ending the drinking problem. Excessive alcohol abuse can regularly result in an addiction. Alcohol addiction most times is difficult to overcome without specialized clinical help. The right alcohol rehab program can make all the difference in the world. The alcoholic can work with programs to get them well again.

Cirque Lodge provides a bevy of treatment options for alcohol rehab. It is founded on the 12-step approach, originally created by Alcoholics Anonymous. Experiential therapy is used to provide life changing experiences in breathtaking natural settings. Each client is provided a personalized treatment plan created by our experienced clinical staff.

Once one has completed addiction treatment, they are prescribed a continuing care plan for recovery. Our aftercare coordinators seek out the best 12-step programs for clients close to their living environments. Overcoming alcohol addiction is a process. With help and support along the way this process can be a little easier. Cirque Lodge provides alumni with programs to help them to continue in the success of sobriety.

Personalizing Drug Rehab Care

Tuesday, December 2nd, 2008

When treating someone for alcohol or drug addiction, you are treating more than the disease of addiction; you are also treating the individual. Therapy is continually evolving to address many different emotional, psychological and social problems that have a hand in alcohol and drug use. At Cirque Lodge, drug rehab care is provided on an individualized basis. Our clients are provided a treatment plan that is tailored to meet their needs specifically.

Though addiction is developed through similar means of alcohol and drug abuse, why the person is abusing can greatly vary. Cirque Lodge offers a balanced program with a number of effective therapy types. This allows us to find what best suits the individual problem. Some individuals do well in a group setting. They find strength in the support of the group, and it helps them in making breakthroughs. Others can require a lot of one-on-one time with a counselor/therapist. They need this platform for dealing with emotionally traumatic experiences. Prior to treatment using and drinking were the only ways for dealing with these traumatic things. Once in drug rehab, personal therapy can provide a platform for coming to terms with the difficult things. It gives the individual an alternative that steers away from using harmful drugs and alcohol.

Each individual leads a different road to recovery. As a treatment center, it is our focus to provide an effective guideline down this road. This is made possible by providing the best and most specific drug rehab care for their addiction problems. This is coupled with a solid foundation of the 12-step program. After one leaves the addiction treatment facility, the 12-step program is the guideline for continuing a life of successful recovery.

Drug Rehab for Opiates

Monday, December 1st, 2008

Struggling with Opiate AddictionThe abuse of opiate drugs is continually a concern to society. Nowadays, the concern surrounds prescription medications that contain opiates or synthetic opioids. Heroin, however, is also an opiate that is abused, and continually used in society. Opiates are depressants. They slow the central nervous system and the functions of the body. Over time, abusing opiates can result in addiction. For most individuals, addiction can only be solved through treatment, like a residential drug rehab program.

At Cirque Lodge, opiate addiction is treated with a caring environment and a personalized drug rehab program. Our focus is to provide vital spiritual experiences for these individuals. Such an experience can provide an effective emotional shift. This is done with a balance of not only personal therapies, but also experiential activities. These activities assist in creating a connection with a power greater than ones own. Such a connection can be vitally influential to overcoming opiate addiction, and eliminating some of the emotional strain that is caused by withdrawal. For individuals who are struggling with opiates, it may be the choice that saves their life.