Gateway recognizes that all adolescents are at different points in the recovery process and may benefit from various treatment options. Full- and half-day teen drug abuse treatment programs are available as well as recovery home living. Outpatient teen rehab centers provide treatment services on appointments in the day and do not include staying back overnight.…
Additionally, research on this topic is limited by the difficulty in performing ethical studies due to the high doses of doping agents used, potential side effects, and lack of information on actual practice. In this study, it is expected that adolescents who participate in contact sports are at the highest risk of engaging in different…
Yet they create lasting problems in the long term, even if you choose to stop using PEDs in the future. Further, they put you at risk of being disqualified from sporting events, getting in trouble with the law, or finding yourself in the midst of an expensive and debilitating substance use disorder. Shelby Houlihan, who…
This athletes-only track was designed by professional athletes and connects our clients with athletics-focused therapists and medical experts. It also provides targeted services for issues that affect athletes disproportionately, such as concussions or traumatic brain injuries. These two sets of symptoms can dovetail into a destructive downward spiral, where a person’s mental health symptoms get…
Doping with erythropoietin may raise the risk of serious health problems. It’s common for athletes who exercise for long amounts of time to use a lab-made type of erythropoietin called epoetin. Some drugmakers and workout magazines claim that andro products help athletes train harder and recover faster. The AUDIT is the gold standard tool for…
Drug abuse in athletes should be addressed with preventive measures, education, motivational interviewing, and, when indicated, pharmacologic interventions. Performance-enhancing drugs have continued to evolve, with “advances” in doping strategies driven by improved drug testing detection methods and advances in scientific research that can lead to the discovery and use of substances that may later be…
To find out about the effects of legal and illegal drugs visit the Alcohol and Drug Foundation website. To learn more about the use of prohibited substances in sport visit the Sport Integrity Australia website. Sport Integrity Australia is Australia’s national anti-doping organisation. It aims to protect the integrity of sport and promote clean and…
For example, research is being conducted on the use of psychedelic-assisted therapy, which often includes spiritual elements, for treating addiction. While controversial, early results have been promising, suggesting new avenues for integrating spirituality and science in addiction treatment. If you or someone you know is dealing with alcohol addiction, consider talking to a professional about…
For many in recovery, managing this inner state is just as essential as abstaining from drugs or alcohol. It’s the work of emotional cleanup and ongoing self-awareness of spiritual maladies that helps someone not just get sober, but stay that way. In essence, individuals must realize that overcoming spiritual malady leads to a fulfilling life,…
While Level 4 homes are included in “recovery residences” they wouldn’t typically be considered “sober living homes” since they fall into the category of inpatient treatment, rather than aftercare. TCs are a structured, clinical environment and are usually full-service, meaning that residents don’t have to go offsite for treatment. Recovery Residences (RRs) are organized into…