Drug Rehab Research Studies

When searching out the perfect drug rehab facility for you and your particular circumstance or that of your loved one, taking an educated look at drug rehab research studies can help you understand what's out there and its rate of effectiveness. The Canyon has participated in 11 federally funded studies, taking part in research that has helped define the field, especially in the area of dual diagnosis treatment, the treatment of those with psychological disorders as well as substance abuse and addiction issues.

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Drug Rehab Research Studies: Trends in Treatment

The two major trends in treatment to watch are the medical and psychological categories of service. Primarily, that is what drug rehabs should address and right off the bat and studies show that more than 80 percent of drug rehab programs are not set up to treat psychological disorders beyond a basic monthly therapeutic session and 12-step support groups. Most are not equipped to prescribe psych medications if they are needed or to handle the medical needs of those who are undergoing acute withdrawal when they enter the program. Their facilities should be termed substance abuse counseling facilities as opposed to treatment as most of what they do is basic talk therapy in a group setting, something that you can get for free by attending Alcoholics Anonymous , Narcotics Anonymous and other 12-step groups.

The Canyon is a licensed drug rehabilitation treatment center with Master's level clinical psychologists who are trained specifically to treat dual diagnosis clients. Everything from schizophrenia to manic depression is treatable at The Canyon. Every week you meet one on one with your personal psychiatrist with increased meetings as needed.

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Drug Rehab Research Studies: Drug Abuse and Psychological Disorders

When you have a psychological disorder, you are more likely to have issues with drug abuse and addiction. Conversely, when you use drugs for a long period of time, your brain is changed at very basic fundamental levels and sometimes psychological disorders are the result. In fact, 40 percent of those who are treated for substance abuse and addiction are diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder, 14 percent meet diagnostic criteria for lifetime depressive or anxiety disorder. Men are twice as likely as women to have antisocial personalities and women are twice as likely as men to have major depression. Those who are dependent upon three or more substances have the highest rates of antisocial personalities and generalized anxiety disorder.

Studies show that treatment of the drug addiction and psychological disorders should go hand in hand if abstinence is to be maintained successfully. At The Canyon, we have perfected a dual treatment that addresses both issues simultaneously.

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Drug Rehab Research Studies at The Canyon

Almost 14 million people in the United States suffer from dual diagnosis or co-occurring psychological disorders and chemical dependency. Only 19 percent receive the treatment they need to get well and learn to live happy, healthy lives free from drugs. At The Canyon, our drug addiction treatment is specially designed to treat co-occurring psychological disorders and substance abuse with our unique offering of integrated therapies. Call today for more information at .

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