Substance Abuse Treatment – Brookhaven Hospital – People bending under the weight of chemical dependency face a daily struggle with their disease. Addiction is a serious medical illness that affects many Americans. At Brookhaven Hospital, we understand the severity of this condition and the disabling impact it has, and we have the expertise to provide safe and effective treatment for a variety of addictions. Our chemical dependency treatment program offers hope to people suffering from: * Alcoholism * Prescription drug addiction * Cocaine or crack addiction * Heroin addiction * Polysubstance addictions * Dual diagnosis — Addictions occurring with mental health problems Brookhaven Hospital has developed a solution-oriented treatment program that offers a healthy environment for individuals struggling with chemical dependency. Additionally, we are able to offer treatment options for addicted individuals with a dual diagnosis, such as depression, borderline personality disorder, bipolar disorder, and eating disorders. As a dual diagnosis facility, we are able to offer a comprehensive spectrum of care for a variety of chemical dependency problems.

 

Experts to Address the Issue of Suicide and Substance Abuse

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A growing body of evidence suggests that alcohol and drug abuse are second only to depression and other mood disorders when it comes to risk factors for suicide. In one study, for example, alcohol and drug abuse disorders were associated with a six …
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Grant targets substance abuse

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Dr. Michael Gomila and Dr. Sue Austin, of the state Office of Behavioral Health, have received a $ 3 million federal grant for the development of adolescent substance abuse treatment in Louisiana. They have received a State Adolescent Treatment …
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M grant targets substance abuse

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Gomila, who is an adjunct faculty member at ULM, said this award provides $ 1 million per year over the next three years to be used for the development of adolescent substance abuse treatment within the state as well as develop a blueprint for policies, …
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American Medicine Chest Challenge Returns To Raise Awareness of …

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According to the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy, 70 percent of people who abuse prescription pain relievers obtained them from friends or relatives, and, there has been a 400% increase in substance abuse treatment admissions for …
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