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Connecting with Addiction Treatment that’s Right for You

By on Jun 25 2018

Calling for help if you or your loved one is suffering from addiction can be quite a challenge. Many families wait until they reach a moment of crisis before they reach out for help. It’s also not easy to know whom to call. Unfortunately, not everybody who advertises addiction treatment has your best interest at heart. Some players are more excited about getting their hands on your money than they are concerned about the success of your recovery.

The American Suicide Epidemic

By on Jun 12 2018

By Michael Rass

There has been a lot of bad news about suicide lately. Last week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that “suicide rates in the United States have risen nearly 30 percent since 1999,” on the same day that celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain died by suicide at the age of 61. His death came just days after fashion designer Kate Spade was found dead of an apparent suicide at age 55.

Trauma and Addiction: What Military Families Need to Know

By on Apr 25 2018

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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

By on Apr 16 2018

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?

By on Mar 09 2018

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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

By on Feb 26 2018

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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

By on Feb 12 2018

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.

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