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Archive for April, 2011

Disney’s Demi Lovato Talks Bipolar Disorder

Apr 24th, 2011 | By

  Disney darling Demi Lovato recently opened up in a TV interview with Robin Roberts of  “Good Morning America” about her treatment for not only an eating disorder, but also the bipolar disorder with which she’s been struggling. The GMA interview aired in its entirety on Friday, April 22nd on ABC’s 20/20 and the former star of “Sonny with a Chance” spoke candidly about the part childhood bullying played in
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Challenges Integrates Smart Phone Technology Into Addiction Treatment

Apr 20th, 2011 | By

Challenges Addiction Treatment and Relapse Prevention Center is one of the first centers in the United States to use Recovery Support Smart Phone technology as part of its arsenal of sophisticated tools to not only enhance addiction treatment, but also to improve the addiction recovery process. The utilization of this technology, particularly as an integral part of an individual’s continuing care support system, provides invaluable communication and support assistance. It
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Challenges Integrates Smart Phone Technology Into Addiction Treatment

Apr 18th, 2011 | By

Challenges Addiction Treatment and Relapse Prevention Center is one of the first centers in the United States to use Recovery Support Smart Phone technology as part of its arsenal of sophisticated tools to not only enhance addiction treatment, but also to improve the addiction recovery process. The utilization of this technology, particularly as an integral part of an individual’s continuing care support system, provides invaluable communication and support assistance. It
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Catherine Zeta-Jones in Treatment for Bipolar Disorder, Her Treatment Will Increase Awareness

Apr 14th, 2011 | By

Catherine Zeta-Jones has checked into a mental health facility to begin treatment for Bipolar disorder. The 41-year-old Oscar winning actress is seeking treatment for Bipolar II disorder.   Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas have two children together: son Dylan, 10, and daughter Carys, 7. Her rep made a statement to the media about Catherine Zeta-Jones treatment: “After dealing with the stress of the past year, Catherine made the decision to check into
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‘Intervention’: Is Exploiting Addicts on Popular Reality Series ok?

Apr 10th, 2011 | By

A&E cable network broke new ground when it started airing Intervention in 2005.  The reality series follows addicts and their families as they struggle with the hell of addiction.  But new publication TheFix.com wrote a though provoking article this week about the Intervention reality series.  TheFix.com asks if the cable network might be exploiting addicts while creating their TV series. You need to go to TheFix.com to read the whole
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