Rehabilitation engineering

For some people, drugs are a part of everyday life. Drugs are what allow them to be able to walk around in the mornings with no ache, or comfort the pain of a recent surgery, or help and individual cope with anxiety or stress; however, the same drugs that are used to bring enjoyment into one persons life can bring destruction into another. This has become a major problem in the U.S. and all over the world as well. In a recent survey, thirty different clinics, spread out over five urban areas, reported

History of Organization Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.) was founded in 1935 by Bill Wilson and Dr. Bob Smith in Akron, Ohio, and is a spiritual based organization with the sole purpose “to stay sober and help other alcoholics achieve sobriety” threw fellowship. Alcoholic Anonymous (A.A.) foundation is built on a 12 step program that involves taking 12 step that will guarantee your sobriety (according to A.A.) because you start the 12 steps but you never end, it is designed for you to consistently work

is associated with them having a feeling of well-being. Psychological Dependence relates to an emotional need for a drug or substance that has no underlying physical need. An example, of psychological dependence would a person who stops smoking, but recovers physically in a short time. For an example of psychological dependence, one would look at the emotional need for nicotine, which is much more difficult to overcome. In the psychological stage of drug addiction, the users continually think they

The focus of the article is to prove how aftercare treatment is a vital part of alcohol and substance abuse user’s recovery. As seen from research, the more twelve-steps meetings addicts’ attend, the more likely he or she are to continue with long term sobriety. For example, the study looked at members who attended less then weekly meetings and those who attended more frequent meetings. The article as well examined the program effectiveness. Was there in fact other variables that may have contributed

The qualities I possess that will help me be effective in helping others are openness, acceptance, compassion, willingness, kindness, respect, positivity, optimism, objectivity, an ability to not take things personal, a commitment to be of service, and an overall healthy belief in human beings and our ability to reach for our potential. What I can offer the helping profession is an openness and transparency in my self-disclosure. This openness helps me to collaborate and cooperate well with others

the recovery process. The most significant factor for an individual in the recovery process is a desire and a willingness to change. Many options exist for individuals that want to recover from addiction. These options include substance abuse rehabilitation centers and support groups such as Alcoholics Anonymous and SMART Recovery. These programs all have the same goal but use different techniques that at times even contradict other programs. Although the approach of the programs may vary, they have

The American Counseling Association (ACA) According to the ethical and legal principles of the counseling profession, it is our morally professional responsibility to break confidentiality in order to eliminate the possibilities of chaos, to the best of our ability. The American Counseling Association (ACA) code of ethics explains adherence to confidentiality in a number of instances. In standard A.2.e., Mandated Clients, it describes the requirements for informing mandated clients of the limitations

Inpatient vs. Outpatient Treatment Centers According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), individual treatment results will always vary, due to the nature of the addiction and the quality of treatment services and interaction between patient and treatment professional. However, the majority of drug addicts, who remain in treatment, are able to overcome their addiction and improve their work, social and personal functioning. However, there are actually two very different types of drug

Partial Hospitalization Program Defined Once people have decided that they want to get help for their drug or alcohol problem, they will need to choose a place to attend rehab. Inpatient rehab is what comes to mind when most people think about professional drug treatment because it is what they often see on television and in movies. With inpatient rehab, a person enters a facility and remains there for a long time. This is a great choice for many people. However, many people would benefit from

he 12 step program will be a guiding light for Julie on the road to recovery. Built by Bill Wilson and Dr. Bob this program is easily the most wide spread way of helping people beat a certain addiction, like heroin abuse. By admitting she is powerless over heroin Julie will conquer the first step. As she continues on she will meet gracious people in the rooms of Alcoholics or Narcotics Anonymous. She will get to share past negative experiences with fellow members, and will help her to become more