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November 06, 2007 - The effects of alcohol and drug abuse on the human body are disastrous. Addiction on drugs like cocaine, heroin, marijuana, methamphetamines and other prescription and non-prescription drugs can lead to serious depression and social awkwardness. You will face problems everywhere, at work and at home. You will lose important factors in your life physically, mentally, and financially. Long term heavy drinking causes many medical problems. It can damage the liver, heart, nervous system and brain. It also causes problems in the stomach, high blood pressure, sexual problems osteoporosis, and might lead to cancer. Alcohol and drug abuse can also lead to disastrous accidents, violence and social isolation. Alcohol and drug abuse during pregnancy can increase the risk of infant mortality and cause birth defects.
There are various drug rehab programs which can help in curing alcohol and drug abuse. But there are various myths and misconceptions regarding drug addiction recovery programs. Those who are addicted to drug and alcohol, l think that it is not easy to quit these psychoactive substances. But drug addiction recovery program can help cure the addiction. There are misconceptions that drug rehab clinics only provide medication to the drug addicts. The truth is that they provide medicines as well as therapy sessions. They provide ongoing support to the patient physically and psychologically. Often the drug addiction treatment centre help the patient lead a normal life again. Alcohol rehab programs may include residential, inpatient, outpatient, and/or short-stay options. Inpatient services are provided by licensed hospitals and clinics, while residential drug addiction recovery programs are provided by many drug rehab centers.
Sunshine Coast Health Centre, one of Canada's leading residential drug rehab centers, can dismantle all the myths about drug addiction recovery. Located on a five-acre campus of private waterfront, the center is specially designed for adult men. Depending on their needs, patients can stay anywhere from 49 days till 60 days. The center offers drug rehabilitation program and medical detox that includes therapy, exercise, nutrition, lectures and off-site recreation. For Sunshine Coast Health Centre, drug addiction recovery is about helping patients reach their goals. The alumni are encouraged to participate in the continuing care program after they leave, as a way of continuing treatment, staying in touch with staff and renewing a commitment to long-term sobriety. Log on to www.sunshinecoasthealthcentre.ca for more information on various rehab programs and how they can be of your help.
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