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Nation's ER's Report: Abuse of Anti-Anxiety Drugs Up

drug treatment center pills addiction drug rehab The number of drug-abuse related visits to hospital emergency rooms (ERs) involving benzodiazepine medications exceeded 100,000 in 2002, a 41 percent increase since 1995, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration's Drug Abuse Warning Network (DAWN). Nearly half of the emergency department (ED) visits involving benzodiazapines -- which include such psychotherapeutic sedatives as Valium, Xanax, Klonopin, and Ativan -- were connected with suicidal ideation, gestures or attempts.

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Prescription Drug Abuse in The Military

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For Many, Stress Leads to the Use and Abuse of Drugs, Alcohol and Tobacco...

Some of the Basic Facts
Stressful events can have a direct affect on the use of alcohol or other drugs. Stress is a major contributor to the initiation and continuation of drug addiction and alcohol abuse, as well as to relapse or a return to drug use after periods of abstinence.

Stress is one of the major factors known to cause relapse to smoking, even after prolonged periods of abstinence.

Children exposed to severe stress may be more vulnerable to drug use. A number of clinical and epidemiological studies show a strong association between psychosocial stressors early in life (e.g., parental loss, child abuse) and an increased risk for depression, anxiety, impulsive behavior, and substance abuse in adulthood.

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The Camp Recovery Center

3192 Glen Canyon Road
Mailing: P.O. Box 66569
Scotts Valley, California 95067

Phone:	(888) 287-6093
Website:	http://www.camprecovery.com

Facility Description
Located in the majestic redwood forests of Northern California, The Camp Recovery Center offers a breathtaking natural environment in which to recover from drug addiction and alcoholism. The Camp's comprehensive program is widely recognized as the leader in substance abuse treatment as it offers the most complete assortment of levels of care for adults and adolescents, ranging from detoxification to residential (in-patient) and outpatient substance abuse treatment as well as continuing care and online rehabilitation services.

Treatment Philosophy
Recovery from dependency will change your life forever. With guidance, eduction and support you can rebuild your body, mind and spirit.

12 Step Involvement
Our treatment approach combines the 12-step philosophy with the disease concept, group therapy, art and recreation, education, individual treatment planning and relapse prevention.

Additional Characteristics

· Located on 25 wooded acres in the Santa Cruz Mountains in Northern California

· Founded in 1984

· Physician certified in Addiction Medicine

· 24-hour nursing support

· Full CARF Accreditation

· 49 Adult Beds/20 Adolescent Beds (Total of 69)
· Beautiful recreational facilities including swimming pool, basketball, tennis and volleyball courts

General
Number of Beds:
69
Detox:
Yes

Admission Procedures
Night Admission Available:
Yes
Weekend Admission Available:
Yes
Interview Required:
Yes

Facility Type:
Detox
Outpatient
Treatment Center

Populations:
Adolescents
Adults
Alcohol Abuse
Alcohol Addiction
Drug Abuse
Drug Addiction
Dual Diagnosis
Gay/Lesbian
Methadone Withdrawl
Substance Abuse
Young Adults

Payment Information:
Varies (Please call for more information)

Public Assistance Coverage:
No
Medicare Accepted:
No
Insurance Accepted:
Yes
Followup Care:
Yes