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The treatment of addiction is typically complicated by the presence of other psychological conditions. If these other conditions, which are described under the definition of dual diagnosis below, are not also treated, it is very unlikely that a person can sufficiently recover from an addiction… read more
The therapeutic community (TC) has been used for the treatment of drug abuse and addiction for about 40 years. In general, TCs are drug-free residential settings that use a hierarchical model with treatment stages that encourage greater levels of personal and social responsibility by the individual.. read more
Substance abuse is a euphemism for the use of potentially addictive substances such as alcohol and some opiates, including heroin and regularly prescribed pain medications, which interfere with a person’s quality of life… read more
The phenomenon of female addiction can make effective diagnosis and treatment extremely difficult… read more
Most residential programs require patients to stay for thirty days rather than ninety days. However, this requirement is the result of an analysis of non-clinically relevant factors, including insurance company demands… read more
The Therapeutic Community in Israel is a non-sectarian but spiritually driven Therapeutic Community…read more
International Drug Addiction Recovery Program
The Tekuma Recovery Group recommends a uniquely effective international drug addiction recovery program for substance abusers with a history of multiple relapses who recognize that in order to fully recover they must distance themselves from the familiar people, places, and things that have made it impossible for them to conquer their addiction… read more
Tekuma Recovery Group considers alcoholism an illness… read more
