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by Jim Liestman

Question by Mommy Dearest: Is it wrong for me for not wanting to go see my mom at the rest home?
I hate rest homes. they are very depressing. My mom had surgery, and because she lives alone has gone into a rehab facility until she can become mobile again. I had no problem visiting her in the hospital, but rest homes are so sad and they are depressing, I am afraid that by her being in there with what seems to be mostly old people, she too will become depressed and discouraged and possibly not do her therapy to become better, what’s worse, is I don’t want to be there . I I don’t want to see my mother in there.. She doesn’t belong with those people. I would take her to my house, but it is not set up for her, and I live two cities over.
How can I get over my distaste for “rehab facilities” so that I can visit w/ her, also what can I do to encourage her to do her therapy & exercises to make herself independent?
She has insurance, She is looking into seeing if it pays for home health care..

Buprenorphine versus methadone use in opiate detoxification, are there other factors that should be considered?

Filed under: Methadone Clinics

Br J Gen Pract. 2012 Feb; 62(595): 68-9
Bhupal HK

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Pilot trial of a recovery management intervention for heroin addicts released from compulsory rehabilitation in China.

Filed under: Methadone Clinics

J Subst Abuse Treat. 2012 Apr 18;
Hser YI, Fu L, Wu F, Du J, Zhao M

China faces the challenge of dual epidemics of drug use and HIV/AIDS. Despite the high relapse rate among heroin addicts released from compulsory rehabilitation facilities, there are few programs available in China to assist these addicts in the community. We pilot-tested in China a Recovery Management Intervention (RMI) program designed to facilitate early detection of relapse and prompt linkage from compulsory rehabilitation to the community and, if participants relapse, to community-based methadone maintenance treatment (MMT) programs. One hundred heroin addicts were randomly assigned to either the Standard Care group (n=50) or the RMI group (n=50). At the end of the 3-month trial, participants in the RMI group, relative to the standard care group, demonstrated positive outcomes in recidivism due to relapse (0 vs. 6%, p=.08; d=0.354), MMT participation (8% vs. 0, p=0.06; d=0.417), and employment (33% vs. 2%, p<.001; d=0.876), although no difference was found in urine testing results (8.5% vs. 8.7%; d=0.013) among interviewed participants. These pilot study results were based on a small sample size and short-term observation, suggesting the need for more research to further improve and test RMI effectiveness with larger samples over a longer period of time in order to provide evidence in support of RMI as an effective strategy for community reintegration among addicts released from rehabilitation facilities in China. Source

Perinatal Effects of Combined Use of Heroin, Methadone, and Amphetamine during Pregnancy and Quantitative Measurement of Metabolites in Hair.

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Pediatr Neonatol. 2012 Apr; 53(2): 112-7
Su PH, Chang YZ, Yang C, Ng YY, Chen JY, Chen SC

Selecting a drug addiction program can be a tough decision. No one likes to think that they will end up needing rehab. However, when it becomes necessary, the decision to go to a drug rehab is crucial, as it is a decision to remake a healthy life.

Understanding the nature of a drug problem is essential for recovering from substance abuse. A drug rehab center will help the patient understand what he or she is experiencing as well as the purpose of drug rehab and the programs offered.

Drug rehab offers different kinds of drug addiction programs designed for various degrees and types of addiction. The various types of drug rehab programs available include:

Outpatient drug addiction programs: These kinds of programs are prescribed if the patient can stay sober without coming to the clinic or the rehab centre every day. This generally takes place after the drug addict undertakes the detoxification procedure and is relieved of his or her physical dependence.

Heroin is a very dangerous and addicting drug. It is also has one of the highest incidences of drug-related deaths. Because of these things, the importance of overcoming an addiction to heroin is paramount. Even if a person doesn’t die from an overdose, their use of this drug will be extremely damaging to them personally. It can also quite possibly ruin their lives. It will without a doubt negatively impact the lives of those who love and care for him or her. The first step that often needs to be taken when an individual is attempting to get clean from heroin is enrolling into a heroin detox program. Heroin detox rehab must often be completed before a person is able to enter a rehab program. It can be extremely difficult to concentrate on the psychological aspects of addiction when an individual is physically addicted to a substance.

If you are a young adult and have a drug problem or have a family member who is suffering from addiction, an option would be to attend a residential young adult drug rehab clinic. There, you or your relative can start to make roads into recovering from dependency on drugs. Rehab clinics can offer the encouragement and support needed to be able to conquer this habit.

Adolescent Years

The teenage years and early adulthood can sometimes be a traumatic part of a person’s life. They are much more emotionally vulnerable than people in their thirties and this can sometimes manifest as extreme mood swings. Many turn to drugs for different reasons, from emotional problems to peer pressure, and can easily become addicted. A rehab clinic can offer an ideal environment to deal with not only their addictions but also any associated problems.

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