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How to Choose an Inpatient Treatment Center

Gateway Foundation

Inpatient rehabilitation treatment (also called residential treatment) isn’t always required to overcome addiction. However, if a substance use disorder is severe, inpatient treatment is often necessary.

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7 Steps To Prevent Pressure Sores

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Guidance on CMS websites includes quality measures focused on preventing pressure injuries and maintaining skin integrity in various settings such as hospitals , nursing homes , inpatient rehabilitation facilities , home health , and more.

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Introduction to Trauma-Informed Care for Juvenile Offenders

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To help professionals in this system, let’s explore the intersection of rehabilitation and mental health and cover the keys to providing trauma-informed care for juvenile offenders. Additionally, 30% of these disorders are so severe that they lead to functional impairments. They may take several hours or even days to complete.

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Psychological Effects of Being Adopted on Child Development

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Adoptee Potential Identity Crises Adopted children often face what is known as an identity crisis , where they question their sense of self and their place in the world, according to Kendra Cherry, a psychosocial rehabilitation specialist and author of the “Everything Psychology Book.”

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Why Doesn’t Punishment Stop Addiction?

Gateway Foundation

It’s crucial that we understand substance use disorder for the complex yet treatable disease that it is. It Doesn’t Address the Root Problems Substance use disorder is considered a chronic brain disease, and as such, regular use of addictive substances changes the brain.

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What to Expect From Virtual Addiction Treatment

Gateway Foundation

Addiction treatment plays a critical role for those with substance use disorders, but only a small percentage of individuals who need treatment receive it. Your program may include additional holistic treatments, trauma and family services or diagnosis and treatment for any co-existing disorders. Support and Alumni Resources.

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Improving Employment for Workers With Autism

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Studies have shown that somewhere from 50% to 80% of adults with autism also live with anxiety disorders, making communication difficult. Help connect your clients with local organizations providing vocational training or refer them to your local vocational rehabilitation office.