How to Find Out if You or a Friend Has Alcohol Poisoning, a Problem with Binge Drinking, or Addiction

Being “passed out drunk” isn’t always something you can sleep off. Alcohol Poisoning can be fatal.

First and foremost: if your friend is unconscious and you can’t get them to respond, take them to the hospital or call an ambulance immediately. If their breathing has slowed, they look pale or bluish, or feel very cool to the touch, they could be in danger of dying and you need to call 911.

If your friend is conscious, confused, or vomiting,

How to Tell if a Teen Has a Problem with Drugs, Alcohol or Addiction that Needs Rehab

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by Jaclyn Petite

Raising a teen can be difficult in today’s world.  Parents have a lot more to worry about with all that teens’ experience. Most of all, teens are now facing much more exposure to drugs and alcohol. 

Lessons from Demi Moore, Demi Lovato & Other Celebrities with Eating Disorders, Treatment & Recovery

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Recently celebrities in treatment for eating disorders have been in the news. Demi Moore made headlines with her dramatic weight loss and quest to seek treatment for her eating disorder.  The images of her gaunt body caused concern not only from her family, but from an entire nation of fans who adore her.  While it was just announced that Demi went to treatment, clearly she has been battling an eating disorder for years. 

How to Find Affordable Drug & Alcohol Rehab in Southern CA that Treats the Cause & Works to Prevent Relaps

By Lisette Fraser 

Choosing an affordable drug and alcohol rehab center in Southern CA can be a daunting task for those not knowing the right questions to ask. The consequences of an uninformed decision can include wasted time due to ineffective treatment, a lost precious opening for recovery, or a negative experience that closes any further window of opportunity for one to become well.

Bath Salt Education

C.A.R.E Conejo Area Recovery Experience   Don't Miss this Educational CEU Event on Friday, October 5th  from 11:00am to 1:00pm Understanding the Bath Salt Epidemic    with Dr. Neva Chauppette, Psy.D                                                When:                October 5th, 2012 Time:                 11:00am to 1:00pm, Lunch and 1 CEU Provided*  Where:               La Ventana Treatment Programs                             275 E. Hillcrest Drive Suite 120                             Thousand Oaks, CA 91360    *1 CEU provided for MFTs and LCSWs.  This course meets the qualifications for 1 hour of continuing education credit for MFT/LCSW as required by the CA-BBS - Provider Code PCE 4412 - La Ventana Treatment Programs       RSVP to Lisette Fraser, 805.444.8072 lisette@laventanatreatment.com   or                             Jesse Esqueda, 805.497.0605 jesse@engagetherapy.com  -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About the Speaker....... Dr. Neva Chauppette is a licensed Psychologist in part-time private practice in Los Angeles. She is the full-time Project Director of a mobile medical clinic that provides free and comprehensive HIV, Hepatitis ABC, and STD services to substance abusers in and out of treatment. She is also the Clinical Director of an outpatient, day treatment program for women of color living with multiple morbidities (HIV, HCV, psychiatric illness and substance misuse). Dr. Chauppette is a consultant to numerous HIV and chemical dependency treatment facilities throughout several states. As a consultant, she conducts psychiatric evaluations of multi-diagnosed individuals, offers psychiatric consultation to enhance treatment design, and provides curriculum development, technical assistance, crisis intervention, and staff/client trainings. Dr. Chauppette has worked in the field of substance abuse and HIV since 1988. She earned her doctorate in psychology from Pepperdine University in 1992. She is licensed as a Psychologist in California. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About C.A.R.E......   C.A.R.E. is a collaboration of La Ventana Treatment Programs and Engage Psychological Services and  to provide clinicians of the community access to resources and networking opportunities to improve the care we provide to our clients and their families.   Next C.A.R.E. Event Proposals...... Proposals are now being accepted for our next event. Please contact jesse@engagetherapy.com  or lisette@laventanatreatment.com      to submit a proposal.

Santa Rosa Location Opening

La Ventana Treatment Programs

Grand Opening Santa Rosa California September 2012    Welcome to our newest location! La Ventana Santa Rosa    Treating Eating Disorders, Chemical Dependency and Substance Abuse Partial Hospitalization Program Intensive Outpatient Program PHP Housing for Women Counseling Services

Join Dr. Christine Pappas and our  professional Staff 923 College Avenue Santa Rosa, CA  95404 Open House Coming Soon... For more information contact Christi Paulson (415) 308-9258 christi@laventanatreatment.com Intake: 800.560.8518 www.laventanatreatment.com

La Ventana Treatment Programs Dr. Christine Pappas Executive Clinical Director christine@laventanatreatment.com 415.345.1238 Direct La Ventana Treatment Programs Christi Paulson Northern California Outreach Manager christi@laventanatreatment.com 415.308.9258 Direct

Educating Staff at Fitness Centers

Do you ever enter a fitness center and see someone who’s health looks concerning? Do you ever notice a man or woman exercising for periods of time that are longer than what seems normal?

So often staff of fitness centers notice their members struggling with over exercising or body image issues, or even eating disorders.