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When it comes to treatment for chemical dependency and other addictions, ScottCounseling does not work alone.  The following treatment facilities located across the United States are some of the most successful treatment facilities available to treat alcohol, drug and addictive behaviors with a successful track record. 

Hazelden – Center City, MN
The Hazelden Foundation, founded in 1949, pioneered the model of care for alcoholism, drug addiction and related diseases that is now the most widely used in the world. Today, with more than 50 years of experience and an unparalleled breadth of services, Hazelden is an international provider of treatment, recovery, research and training, offering programs, services and publications for individuals, families and communities affected by chemical dependency.
Website: www.hazelden.org

Sierra Tucson
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Study Shows  Youngsters Use Inhalants as “Gateway” to Other Illicit Drugs

Author, Kelly Colihan, shares some alarming trends in preteen and teen use of inhalants ( Drugs administered by breathing in its vapors. Most inhalants are organic solvents such as glue and paint thinner or anesthetic gases) as “gateway” drug to other illegal and illicit drugs. Ms. Colihan and other child behavior experts share present date taken from over a half a million 12 through 17 year old student from across the United States. Child development experts are seeing increasing trends in younger children beginning to experiment with household products that include paint thinners, spray cans, glues and other toxic products to “get high.” The purpose of this article is… Continue Reading

Young adults often show signs of using or abusing chemicals. Parents who are aware of the signs are at an advantage in assisting their child to get help before more serious problems occur. Below is a list of common behavioral signs that your child may exhibit when using drugs or alcohol.

Change in Friends: Your child switched friends and is now hanging around others who are slightly or very different than his or her old friends.

Drop in Grades: Your child grades are no longer at or above his or her ability level.

Mood Swings: You child is displaying emotional swings that are high one day and low the next day. You child uses words or swears and this was… Continue Reading

Chemical Health Assessment & Treatment Process
Children who abuse or misuse drugs or chemicals need to have a chemical assessment for proper identification of the existing problems. Contact your child’s school counselor to help you locate the closest chemical assessment agency where you live. This article will provide you other factors, terminology and conditions to consider before you seek professional help for your child.
Physical Signs and Symptoms of Chemical Use

Droopy eyelids
Tremors
Dry mouth
Small or large pupils
Pale or flush skin color
Odor of alcohol, marijuana, vomit, chemical, urine
Facial

itching
Raspy voice
Warm body
Headaches
Poorly kept appearance
Perspiring
Drug paraphernalia, pills, small pill bottles, syringes, paint residue
Grinding teeth
Behavioral Sign of Chemical Use

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