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Trauma and Addiction: What Military Families Need to Know

Submitted by allison on Wed, 04/25/2018 - 3:48pm

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By Michael Rass

 

Trauma and addiction are closely linked. According to the self-medication hypothesis of addiction, people frequently develop substance use disorders while attempting to manage distress associated with the effects of trauma. This theory suggests that people turn to alcohol and drugs to manage the intense flood of emotions and flashbacks associated with traumatic stress to numb themselves from the experience of these intense emotions.

April is Alcohol Awareness Month

Submitted by allison on Mon, 04/16/2018 - 11:05am

Alcohol Awareness Month

By Michael Rass

The escalating opioid epidemic in the United States has dominated the headlines in recent years, and justifiably so. Drug overdose deaths are still at record levels in the United States: The latest statistics published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention revealed an alarming 21 percent increase in the number of drugs overdose deaths in 2016 compared to 2015.

What actually happens when you call an addiction center?

Submitted by kevin on Fri, 03/09/2018 - 2:24pm

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If you’re in the thrall of active addiction, you have no time to lose. Delaying treatment can be very dangerous. Call The Farley Center at Williamsburg Place in Virginia as soon as possible to find out how they can help launch your recovery. If you are a family member concerned about a loved one, you can find out what treatment options are available. When you call, the licensed and experienced admission staff will collect relevant information to help the medical staff decide if The Farley Center is the best treatment option for you.

The Military Support Path and TRICARE Options for Addiction Treatment

Submitted by kevin on Mon, 02/26/2018 - 12:38pm

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The Farley Center is proud to be able to help men and women in uniform who struggle with substance use disorders. Soldiers, airmen, marines, and sailors are often exposed to particular stresses unfamiliar to civilians. First and foremost is exposure to combat situations, but military personnel also have to deal with multiple or drawn-out deployments, disruption of family life, and physical injuries. Even transitioning back to civilian life can be the cause of anxiety and depression.

The Farley Center Opens Addiction Treatment Outpatient Program in Hampton; Third in State

Submitted by Marissa on Mon, 02/12/2018 - 12:36pm

The increase in drug overdoses in Virginia prompted State Health Commissioner Marissa J. Levine to announce a public health emergency nearly 16 months ago, however the commonwealth is still struggling. To help combat the challenges posed by the opioid and prescription drug epidemic, The Farley Center, a nationally recognized addiction treatment facility in Williamsburg, Virginia, is providing adults in the Hampton Roads/Newport News communities with a new alcohol and addiction treatment option.

Farley Center Announces Dr. Jonathan Lee as Medical Director

Submitted by kevin on Fri, 01/19/2018 - 10:13am

Dr Jonathan Lee

WILLIAMSBURG PLACE, VA - JANUARY 18, 2018 - The Farley Center at Williamsburg Place, recognized nationally for its successful programs designed to treat addiction, has announced the appointment of Dr. Jonathan Lee as medical director. This leadership position will help oversee the medical policies and procedures at the center to ensure the highest level of care for patients.

Helping Others on the Recovery Journey

Submitted by Marissa on Thu, 01/18/2018 - 12:15pm

When starting his recovery journey over eight years ago, Jay Sexton was filled with a sense of trepidation about the challenges ahead. He was recovering from a severe alcohol use disorder (AUD) and going to enormous lengths to avoid exposure to alcohol. “I was scared to death when walking through grocery stores, or driving near liquor stores always afraid I might end up buying alcohol,” he recalls.  

The Opioid Crisis is a Wicked Problem

Submitted by Marissa on Mon, 01/15/2018 - 12:12pm

Dr. Jonathan C. Lee describes the opioid crisis as a “wicked problem,” a term that denotes a problem within a complex system with components that interact in poorly understood and unpredictable ways. In a wicked problem, interventions into the system produce downstream consequences that cannot be known in advance and cannot be undone. Changing one element of the system changes the dynamics of the entire system - making the problem an incredibly difficult one to solve.

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