Well 2012 is here! We just wanted to let everyone know the new dates for our Addiction Education Series.
This ongoing education series was the first to be established in the state of Oklahoma; this program provides information about substance abuse and other addiction and how these issues affect each member of the family. Please download the following PDF schedule for you convenience.
A Chance to Change Medical Director Hal Vorse speaks up about alcohol withdrawal….
KOKH FOX 25 :: Top Stories – Alcohol withdrawal can cause death
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With students out of school and parents at work, the summer months provide a prime opportunity for teens to be unmonitored. The tips below can shared with parents to set the community-wide tone that underage drinking is unsafe, unhealthy, and unacceptable. (more…)
When it comes to the disease of addiction, many people do not understand that it is not just the addict who is affected. Addiction is a family disease. Each member of the family plays a role and likewise each member of the family needs to be involved in the recovery processes.
Addicts must learn about the natural consequences of life. However, this will never happen if their loved ones do not seek help as well. Enabling and codependency are two common destructive behaviors in the family that go along with aiding addiction.
The 7 C’s are a simple and easy way to help family members understand their part in this lifestyle:
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The CEU’s Have been approved at this time!Please come join us for a wonderful and educational evening! Don’t forget to RSVP to reserve your place today! To RSVP or for any questions contact Emily White at 840-9000 or ewhite@achancetochange.org.
The Following is an article reminding us how to properly dospose of our prescription drugs.
DEA Administrator: Help Us Stop Prescription Drug Abuse | The Partnership at Drugfree.org
Problem gambling on the rise | CJOnline.com
Problem gambling is gambling to the extent that it causes emotional, family, legal, financial or other problems for the gambler and the people around the gambler. Problem gambling can get worse over time, and can range from mild to severe.
ACTC offers treatment for problem and pathological gambling.
ACTC employees are guided by the following corporate philosophy: honesty, integrity, respect, and fairness in all dealings with clients, consumers & the community.
At ACTC we understand a large number of those suffering from dependency have also experienced trauma. This is one of the co-occurring disorders treated at ACTC. It is clear that counselors need extensive experience in working with many different behavioral issues to be successful in helping the clients who come to us.
Prescirption Drug abuse is an epidemic across the nation…
Prescription drug abuse by teens is a growing problem in Oklahoma City area | NewsOK.com