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John Lee is an addictions professional writing on all matters pertaining to treatment, recovery and addiction.

Please visit http://www.choosehelp.com/ for information on addiction and getting help.

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Drug Rehab; Why Pay for Private Drug Rehab?

For people with the means, a private drug or alcohol rehab offers a better experience and more intensive therapies towards relapse avoidance. For those unable to pay for private care, a public rehab is far preferable to no care at all; but for those addicts wondering about their ability to pay for private care, and considering the relative merits of each type of facility, the decision can be more difficult. Read

By: John Lee | 09/10/2007 | Health

Alcoholism; 7 Signs That you Need Alcohol Rehab

There is a big difference between alcohol abuse and alcoholism, and the treatment requirements for the two distinct problems differ greatly. Take a look at these seven signs of alcoholism, and if you see yourself in three or more, you are likely addicted to alcohol. Read

By: John Lee | 09/10/2007 | Health

Addiction; a 20 Minute Way to Stop Drug Abuse Before it Becomes Drug Addiction

For people who are abusing drugs or alcohol, but whose use has not yet progressed to the level of dependency or addiction, sometimes a brief and casual intervention can influence a substantial change in behaviors. This brief intervention, run by a doctor or other trusted figure of authority, educates as to the dangers and reveals a level of concern; and amazingly, this brief and minimally disruptive form of intervention works more often than not. Read

By: John Lee | 09/10/2007 | Health