Practical Methods for Treating Depression and Substance Abuse Simultaneously

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Practical Methods for Treating Depression and Substance Abuse Simultaneously.

by Holistic Lifestyles Radio on Oct.29, 2010, under Home

The National Institute For Holistic Addiction Studies (NIFHAS) reviewed outcomes of four substance abuse treatment participants who had participated in the program Drumming Off Drugs™ as part of their treatment experience. Specifically, we looked at changes in the Depression Scores using Becks Depression Inventory prior to the 10 session drumming class and then after completion of at least 8 of the 10 sessions.

Practical Methods for Treating Depression and Substance Abuse Simultaneously. There is significant evidence that co-occurrence of depression and substance abuse is prevalent among inpatient drug rehabilitation clients. Treatment paradigms for drug abuse range widely, and include pharmacologic, cognitive, and holistic approaches, and there is growing interest in programs that integrate these various methods to treat both the depression and substance abuse concurrently.

Rhythmic group drumming as a rehabilitative therapy modality has recently been bolstered by key scientific findings of interactions between music/drumming activity and the release of neurotransmitters dopamine and serotonin. Music therapy in general has been gaining in popularity in recent years. Drumming is effective for improving concentration, a sense of connectedness to others and self-esteem in recovery populations.

Drumming represents a music therapy that requires limited fine motor coordination, is readily learned by all populations (normal and disabled) and all ages in a very short period of time, and that does not require significant expense. Rhythmic drumming also slows brain wave activity similar to meditation. allowing a more open dialogue during treatment. This is a very useful and powerful state of mind for a recovering addict. Drumming Off Drugs is believed to be a particularly useful therapeutic tool for improving substance abuse rehabilitation outcomes and recovery resiliency.

Find More Information: http://www.nifhas.com/

Florida House Experience

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Florida House Experience

by Holistic Lifestyles Radio on Sep.16, 2010, under Home

Click On Joseph McWaters 2PM EDT Friday September 17, 2010

Joseph McWaters, Director of Corporate Operation for Florida House Experience located in Deerfield Beach, FL will be our guest Friday September 17, 2010 at 2 PM EDT along with Paul Blake of Atlantic Shores Hospital we will be talking about drug and alcohol rehab interventions, addiction detox solutions, drug and alcohol treatment solutions. Listen to John Hollis get the answers from the professionals that have been on the front lines of addiction issues in some cases for over 30 years.

About Joseph McWaters

A Therapist by training, Joseph McWaters has been in the field of Behavioral Healthcare for over 30 years, entering in 1980. He has worked in Corporate Operations for private and publicly traded Companies, including Charter Medical Corporation and Comprehensive Care Corporation ( CompCare ). Since 1984, he has served in a Regional capacity as CEO of Acute Care Psychiatric Hospitals as well as Private Rehabs. He has managed entities from coast to coast with major National Providers including CompCare, FHC Health Systems, The Baptist Health System and Foundations Recovery Network. From 1994 thru 2000, he also served as the Director of Clinical Operations for The PGA Tour, developing and coordinating treatment strategies for Tour Professionals. Concurrent with those positions, in 1991 he founded Behavioral Medicine Inc, a multi-site Outpatient Provider Company specializing in Integrated Behavioral Healthcare. BMI became the largest private provider of Outpatient Treatment Services in the state of Kentucky. Lastly, Mr. McWaters has managed numerous Treatment Operations in California over the years where he developed a sophisticated, West Coast Model of Treatment. From 1983 thru 1989, CompCare Corporate Headquarters were based in Newport Beach, Orange County. In 1990 he served as Clinical Director at Edgemont Hollywood, a private Psychiatric Hospital in Los Angeles. In 1997 he was CEO at FHC Vallejo, a private Psychiatric Hospital in San Francisco. In 2005 he served as CEO of The Canyon, a private rehab in Malibu. Joe’s responsibilities fall under the area of Linear Strategic and Business Planning of the Operations, as well as all Corporate Development initiatives.

Listen live in south Florida on the AM Radio dial at 1470 or on our streamer at:

http://radio.securenetsystems.net/radio_player_large.cfm?stationCallSign=WWNN

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Florida House Experience

Florida House Experience « Holistic Lifestyles Radio

Florida House Experience

by Holistic Lifestyles Radio on Sep.16, 2010, under Home

Click On Joseph McWaters 2PM EDT Friday September 17, 2010

Joseph McWaters, Director of Corporate Operation for Florida House Experience located in Deerfield Beach, FL will be our guest Friday September 17, 2010 at 2 PM EDT along with Paul Blake of Atlantic Shores Hospital we will be talking about drug and alcohol rehab interventions, addiction detox solutions, drug and alcohol treatment solutions. Listen to John Hollis get the answers from the professionals that have been on the front lines of addiction issues in some cases for over 30 years.

About Joseph McWaters

A Therapist by training, Joseph McWaters has been in the field of Behavioral Healthcare for over 30 years, entering in 1980. He has worked in Corporate Operations for private and publicly traded Companies, including Charter Medical Corporation and Comprehensive Care Corporation ( CompCare ). Since 1984, he has served in a Regional capacity as CEO of Acute Care Psychiatric Hospitals as well as Private Rehabs. He has managed entities from coast to coast with major National Providers including CompCare, FHC Health Systems, The Baptist Health System and Foundations Recovery Network. From 1994 thru 2000, he also served as the Director of Clinical Operations for The PGA Tour, developing and coordinating treatment strategies for Tour Professionals. Concurrent with those positions, in 1991 he founded Behavioral Medicine Inc, a multi-site Outpatient Provider Company specializing in Integrated Behavioral Healthcare. BMI became the largest private provider of Outpatient Treatment Services in the state of Kentucky. Lastly, Mr. McWaters has managed numerous Treatment Operations in California over the years where he developed a sophisticated, West Coast Model of Treatment. From 1983 thru 1989, CompCare Corporate Headquarters were based in Newport Beach, Orange County. In 1990 he served as Clinical Director at Edgemont Hollywood, a private Psychiatric Hospital in Los Angeles. In 1997 he was CEO at FHC Vallejo, a private Psychiatric Hospital in San Francisco. In 2005 he served as CEO of The Canyon, a private rehab in Malibu. Joe’s responsibilities fall under the area of Linear Strategic and Business Planning of the Operations, as well as all Corporate Development initiatives.

Listen live in south Florida on the AM Radio dial at 1470 or on our streamer at:

http://radio.securenetsystems.net/radio_player_large.cfm?stationCallSign=WWNN

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STEP THREE

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STEP THREE

by Holistic Lifestyles Radio on Aug.25, 2010, under Home

HOW DO WE TURN OUR WILL AND LIVES OVER TO THE “CARE” OF GOD?

“I was to sit quietly when in doubt, asking only for – direction and strength - to FACE and MEET my problems as He would have me do. Never – was I to pray for myself – except as my requests bore on my – usefulness to others. Then only might I expect to receive. But that would be – in great measure.” (A.A. Page 13)

THIRD STEP PRAYER

“God, I offer myself to thee, to make with me, and to do with me, what you will.”

Does this mean that we should – get out of the “driver’s seat”- and ask God become our – chauffeur?

Does this mean that God is a puppet master, and we should ask Him to make us one of His – puppets?

Does this mean we surrender our responsibility – for using the brains God gave us – to make decisions?

WHAT WAS BILL WILSON’S VIEW ON STEP THREE?

Human beings are supposed to – think and act. We weren’t made in God’s image to be – robots. My own formula along this line runs as follows:

First: I THINK through every situation – pro and con, praying meanwhile that I not be influenced by ego

considerations. I affirm – that I would like to do God’s will.

Second: Having tried to solve the problem by – using the brain God gave me to use - and getting no conclusive or

compelling answer, I WAIT for further guidance. This guidance may come from:

1. An intuitive thought or idea
2. Other people
3. Circumstances

Third: If I feel I can’t wait, and still get no definite indication, I repeat the first measure – several times, and then

CHOOSE what I believe to be the best alternative. Then, I ACT. If I discover that I am moving in the wrong

direction, I make a U TURN, and try to – learn the lesson – from the experience. (As Bill Sees It – Page 55)

“We cannot wholly rely on friends to solve all our difficulties. A good sponsor or advisor will NEVER do all our thinking for us. They know that – each final choice – must be ours. What they can do is help us eliminate – fear, expediency, and self-deception. They can ‘enable’ us – to make choices – which are loving, wise, and honest.”

(As Bill Sees It – Page 83)

As a group, the original members of A.A. described themselves in this way:

“We were DRIVEN by a hundred forms of fear, self-delusion, self-seeking and self pity.” (A.A. Page 62)

“Alcoholics are EXTREME examples of –self-will run riot – though they usually don’t think so.” (A.A. Page 62)

When we arrive at A.A. or N.A. we’re told that we have to get OUT of the “driver’s” seat. This is a MYTH because while active in our addiction we are – extreme – examples of self-will run riot; we’re DRIVEN by obsessive thoughts, compulsive feelings, and physical craving. We were NEVER “in” the driver’s seat.

I AM RESPONSIBLE means – I am willing to – get IN the driver’s seat.

I am willing to – accept RESPONSIBILITY for my life.

I then ask or pray for – guidance and direction – from God, my sponsor, or friends in recovery.

Then – I ACT.

Namaste, (The light in me “honors” the light in you.)

Jack

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