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Drug and Alcohol Treatment for Employees

Drug and Alcohol Treatment for Employees If you currently know of or have known of an employee that needs drug and alcohol treatment, it is likely that you are frustrated. As an employer, you have a range of options available, but the action that many employers are likely to take is to fire the employee in question. Employers may think that is this the most practical and viable option. Dealing with employee drug or alcohol abuse seems troublesome, and hiring a new employee altogether seems as if it is the best choice for the company. But that choice may be wrong.

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Drug & Alcohol Treatment: The Role of Addiction Assessment

Drug & Alcohol Treatment: The Role of Addiction AssessmentWhen you or your loved one decide to make the important step toward seeking drug or alcohol treatment, the next critical step in the recovery process is determining the level of appropriate care by receiving a professional addiction assessment. This is the first intake procedure to evaluate the extent of addiction as it determines the type and level of treatment a patient needs.

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Aging -- A New Angle on the Fountain of Youth?

Aging -- A New Angle on the Fountain of Youth?Will our aging population bring us a new view of our fountain of youth? While vigor and excellent health may dwindle, age is not the sole determining factor of one's psychological, social, or even physical status. For many, aging provides increased learning opportunities.

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What's Better, Outpatient or Residential Treatment Programs?

What's Better, Outpatient or Residential Treatment Programs?For patients needing drug and alcohol treatment, outpatient and residential treatment programs can provide an essential level of care to achieve long-term recovery. But how do you know whether you or a loved one would best benefit from a residential or outpatient program?

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