Prescription Drug Addiction
Few alcoholics or drug addicts have given their alcohol and drug abuse
much intelligent study. They reluctantly agree they must quit, but keep
right on drinking alcohol and/or using prescription drugs. Especially if they are prescribed by the doctor.
"I remember in my mid 20's feeling deep
sadness, anxiety, and just feeling basically troubled. I went to a
medical doctor and while there in the waiting room, read a pamphlet
regarding depression. In about a minute I determined that in fact, I had
all the symptoms listed in the brochure of a depressed person. When I
met with the doctor I told him that I had read the brochure in the
waiting room, and essentially had diagnosed myself as depressed. Twenty
minutes later I left the office with a prescription for
anti-depressants.
We never discussed that I came from a severely
dysfunctional home, nor that I was raised by two alcoholics, and one
other mentally absent care taker. We also never discussed that although I
worked, worked out, and looked totally together on the outside, that I
drank a bottle of wine a night, and had 2 drunk driving arrests up to
that point.
It took another 22 years to get to place where I
was so emotionally bankrupt and broken, that I actually found help, and
it did not come in a large or small bottle of any kind. The good news
is that there is hope and recovery available today" -Anonymous-
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Monday, May 21, 2012
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
LEADING THE ADCARE WAY-Adcare Hospital Alcohol Treatment Centers
What is the ADCARE WAY?
The ADCARE WAY represents standards of excellence in customer service and is comprised of these core principles: Acknowledgement, Dedication, Communication, Accountability, Respect, Empathy, Work safely, Attitude, and YOU! These behaviors are expected of all employees, but do not represent the totality of AdCare’s standard of conduct for employees. They should be considered examples of the types of behaviors required of all employees.
During Valentine’s week kick-off festivities revealed the ADCARE WAY to staff at the hospital and outpatient sites. Employees dressed as ADCARE WAY characters and gave letters to co-workers for entry in a raffle. David Hillis, President and Cynthia Payne, Human Resource Generalist, delivered sweets to all of departments and edible fruit arrangements to every outpatient clinic. Employees were also treated to subs by the inch – 576 inches in all were served, reported Russell Roach, Director of Dietary Services.
Jug-a-log presentations of the ADCARE WAY were performed twice at the hospital as well as at the outpatient sites. In a unique dramatization of the ADCARE WAY, performer Larry (“Flippo”) spelled out RESPECT and enacted other key traits the ADCARE WAY. “We ALL know that the work place is comprised of ALL types of characters,” announced Larry. “What you ALL may not know is that there is a way to improve your work environment, interactions, and customer service … It’s called the ADCARE WAY: Acknowledgement, Dedication, Communication, Accountability, Respect, Empathy, Work safety, Attitude, and YOU!”
AdCare Champion Award
The AdCare Champion Awards presentation culminated the week long celebratory kick-off of the ADCARE WAY. Dr. Patrice Muchowski, Vice President of Clinical Services, presented the Champion Award to Theresa Reil, RN, Case Manager. Ms. Reil, who joined AdCare as a nurse in 2000, has been Manager of Case Management Service since 2009. Adcare Champions from outpatient locations were also recognized during the live web cast from the hospital. Congratulations to Dawn Geller, clinician, AdCare-West Springfield; Susan Howard, clinician, AdCare-Boston; Lori Grimes, secretary, AdCare-Warwick; David Laporte, clinician, AdCare-North Dartmouth; Linda Silva, clinician, AdCare-Quincy; and Jennifer Etienne, secretary, AdCare- Worcester.
The winners received heart plaques, which they are expected to give away. AdCare selected the heart to signify the Standards of Excellence in Customer Service because it symbolizes the spiritual, emotional, moral and intellectual core of a human,” said Joan Bertrand, Vice President of Human Resources “The AdCare Champion Award is a way for employees to recognize other employees who demonstrate core traits of the ADCARE WAY and take extra steps to make the difference to a patient, family/friend or a fellow employee
The first-ever recipient of the AdCare Champion Award at the hospital, Ms. Reil will be on the lookout for a co-worker behaving in the ADCARE WAY. Once spotted, she will contact Human Resources to arrange for the Champion Award to be presented to that employee. According to Ms. Payne, Human Resource Generalist, the goal is for every employee throughout the AdCare system to receive and give away the Champion Award.
“What comes from the heart, goes the heart.” – Samuel Taylor Coleridge
The ADCARE WAY represents standards of excellence in customer service and is comprised of these core principles: Acknowledgement, Dedication, Communication, Accountability, Respect, Empathy, Work safely, Attitude, and YOU! These behaviors are expected of all employees, but do not represent the totality of AdCare’s standard of conduct for employees. They should be considered examples of the types of behaviors required of all employees.
During Valentine’s week kick-off festivities revealed the ADCARE WAY to staff at the hospital and outpatient sites. Employees dressed as ADCARE WAY characters and gave letters to co-workers for entry in a raffle. David Hillis, President and Cynthia Payne, Human Resource Generalist, delivered sweets to all of departments and edible fruit arrangements to every outpatient clinic. Employees were also treated to subs by the inch – 576 inches in all were served, reported Russell Roach, Director of Dietary Services.
Jug-a-log presentations of the ADCARE WAY were performed twice at the hospital as well as at the outpatient sites. In a unique dramatization of the ADCARE WAY, performer Larry (“Flippo”) spelled out RESPECT and enacted other key traits the ADCARE WAY. “We ALL know that the work place is comprised of ALL types of characters,” announced Larry. “What you ALL may not know is that there is a way to improve your work environment, interactions, and customer service … It’s called the ADCARE WAY: Acknowledgement, Dedication, Communication, Accountability, Respect, Empathy, Work safety, Attitude, and YOU!”
AdCare Champion Award
The AdCare Champion Awards presentation culminated the week long celebratory kick-off of the ADCARE WAY. Dr. Patrice Muchowski, Vice President of Clinical Services, presented the Champion Award to Theresa Reil, RN, Case Manager. Ms. Reil, who joined AdCare as a nurse in 2000, has been Manager of Case Management Service since 2009. Adcare Champions from outpatient locations were also recognized during the live web cast from the hospital. Congratulations to Dawn Geller, clinician, AdCare-West Springfield; Susan Howard, clinician, AdCare-Boston; Lori Grimes, secretary, AdCare-Warwick; David Laporte, clinician, AdCare-North Dartmouth; Linda Silva, clinician, AdCare-Quincy; and Jennifer Etienne, secretary, AdCare- Worcester.
The winners received heart plaques, which they are expected to give away. AdCare selected the heart to signify the Standards of Excellence in Customer Service because it symbolizes the spiritual, emotional, moral and intellectual core of a human,” said Joan Bertrand, Vice President of Human Resources “The AdCare Champion Award is a way for employees to recognize other employees who demonstrate core traits of the ADCARE WAY and take extra steps to make the difference to a patient, family/friend or a fellow employee
The first-ever recipient of the AdCare Champion Award at the hospital, Ms. Reil will be on the lookout for a co-worker behaving in the ADCARE WAY. Once spotted, she will contact Human Resources to arrange for the Champion Award to be presented to that employee. According to Ms. Payne, Human Resource Generalist, the goal is for every employee throughout the AdCare system to receive and give away the Champion Award.
“What comes from the heart, goes the heart.” – Samuel Taylor Coleridge
Friday, January 13, 2012
Rhode Island Alcohol Treatment Center
Guided by foremost experts in the field of addiction treatment, AdCare Hospital offers nationally recognized inpatient treatment for individuals and families affected by alcohol and drug diseases. Choosing treatment takes courage, but getting help is the first step toward recovery.
As New England’s leading provider of alcohol and drug treatment, AdCare Hospital has succeeded by providing programs which are quality-driven, patient-centered and payor-sensitive. As such, we are an effective partner with managed care and an effective advocate for the needs of our patients.
Admissions
Call 1-800-ALCOHOL for toll-free admissions and referrals 24-hours a day, seven days a week.
Admission to AdCare Hospital is voluntary. Individuals seeking admission are given a brief bio-behavioral history and clinical assessment, based on American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) Patient Placement criteria. (800) 252-6465
Our Admissions Department has trained nurses on staff to medically and psychiatrically assess patients for admission. 24-hour transportation assistance and coordination is provided.
As New England’s leading provider of alcohol and drug treatment, AdCare Hospital has succeeded by providing programs which are quality-driven, patient-centered and payor-sensitive. As such, we are an effective partner with managed care and an effective advocate for the needs of our patients.
Admissions
Call 1-800-ALCOHOL for toll-free admissions and referrals 24-hours a day, seven days a week.
Admission to AdCare Hospital is voluntary. Individuals seeking admission are given a brief bio-behavioral history and clinical assessment, based on American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) Patient Placement criteria. (800) 252-6465
Our Admissions Department has trained nurses on staff to medically and psychiatrically assess patients for admission. 24-hour transportation assistance and coordination is provided.
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
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