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How the Rehab Admissions Process Works

The first step in recovery takes place inside you—when something shifts, and you know you want to make a change. The next step can be a simple one: pick up the phone and call us at or use our online form. At Naaman (Naaman), we have professional, caring staff members ready to usher you through the rehab admissions process and help you undertake your journey with all the support you…

Melissa BeitlerApril 8, 2021

Addiction Addiction Treatment Programs Drug Addiction Fentanyl Addiction

Seeking Treatment for Fentanyl Addiction

Fentanyl has been around for a while, but it's in the news more and more as our opioid crisis worsens. This medication is a synthetic narcotic 50 to 100 times more potent than the opium derivative, morphine. Fentanyl is one of the most potent opioids in existence. A fentanyl overdose can easily result in death, and the drug is so powerful that a single-use can lead to addiction. To complicate…

Melissa BeitlerApril 7, 2021

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3 Benefits of Outpatient Addiction Treatment for Teens

For teens struggling with substance misuse, dependence, and addiction, making a decision about rehab can be difficult. As with anyone who is ready to engage in rehab, teens' families may be grateful for a less expensive, outpatient option. But there are other excellent reasons to consider an outpatient program for your adolescent. If you are interested in talking to one of our professional staff at Naaman (Naaman) we're here to…

Melissa BeitlerApril 1, 2021

Detox Drug Addiction

How the Medical Detox Process Works

Detox is short for detoxification, which refers to the process of ridding the body of toxins. For someone with substance abuse disorder, detox is the period of physical withdrawal when the body releases all remnants of the drug. There are two main reasons for someone suffering from drug addiction to undergo medically supervised detox. Health professionals can monitor the process to help alleviate the most difficult symptoms of withdrawal. Also,…

Melissa BeitlerMarch 26, 2021

Addiction Treatment Programs

Teen Rehab for Substance Abuse Disorders

When teens abuse drugs and alcohol, it affects the whole family. Parents may hesitate to take action simply because they are unsure of the best steps for an adolescent. It is essential to know that teen rehabilitation programs are different from those for adults. At Naaman (Naaman), we understand teenagers and how best to provide them with professional care on their road to recovery. We offer treatment for teens over…

Melissa BeitlerMarch 24, 2021

Addiction Dual Diagnosis Mental Health

How Teens Can Benefit from Dual Diagnosis Treatment

The mental health and substance use risks for teens are in many ways unique to their stage of life. Though on the cusp of adulthood, their mental, physical, and psychological development are on hyper-drive, and the challenges they face in today's fast-paced, globally-connected world are significant. Naaman (Naaman) has been at the forefront of addiction recovery since its founding in 1958. Our mission has always been to keep a careful…

Melissa BeitlerMarch 22, 2021

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3 Benefits of Short-Term Inpatient Treatment

When you or your loved one know it's time to seek help for addiction, the number of options can seem overwhelming. Naaman can offer a comprehensive scope of treatments for substance misuse and addiction. Whether you're seeking inpatient or outpatient treatment, short-term to long-term services, or anything in between, our team can help. At Naaman, we are experts with six decades of experience helping clients walk through those decisions. Learn…

Melissa BeitlerMarch 19, 2021

Addiction Recovery Addiction Treatment Programs

The Rehab Admissions Process Step-by-Step

When you are ready to begin your recovery journey with Naaman (Naaman) and pick up the phone to call us at , you have started the admissions process. What happens next? What Happens During the Admissions Process? The rehab admissions process is relatively straight forward. The steps of this process are as follows: A conversation: First, you will tell a compassionate staff member what led you to be ready to…

Melissa BeitlerMarch 17, 2021

Detox Opioid Addiction

What Happens During Opioid Detox

Opioid addiction rates have risen since the late 1990s when reassurances that patients could not become addicted to prescription opioid painkillers turned out to be dangerously false. Today, there are over 100 deaths a day in the US due to opioid overdoses. The national crisis involves prescription drugs as well as illegal opioids like heroin. Opioid misuse and addiction cost us in personal, heartbreaking ways. They also cost the United…

Melissa BeitlerMarch 15, 2021

Addiction Treatment Programs Meth Addiction

How Meth Addictions Start

Methamphetamine or meth is a powerful synthetic stimulant that the FDA has classified as a Schedule II substance because it is highly addictive. Drug manufacturers make it in kitchens, basements, sheds, and even vehicles, and it appears as either a powder or crystal. Users can smoke, snort, or inject this drug, leading to enhanced focus and alertness, suppressed appetite, amplified mood, and pleasurable sensations. In large doses, psychotic episodes, aggression,…

Melissa BeitlerMarch 12, 2021