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GIRL POWER! is paving the way for girls to build confidence, competence, and pride in themselves, in other words, enhancing girls’ mental wellness. Girl Power! is also providing messages and materials to girls about the risks and consequences associated with substance abuse and with potential mental health concerns. For instance, did you know:

Girls are seven times more likely than boys to be depressed and twice as likely to attempt suicide.*

Girls are three times more likely than boys to have a negative body image (often reflected in eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia).*

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Drug rehabilitation is an important part of the recovery process for anyone addicted. For someone who has never been in a rehabilitation center, the fear of the unknown can be intimidating. Having a brief understanding of what to expect when they enter the facility can be helpful.

There are different drug rehab centers and each offer something unique. In general, a person wants to look for a center that approaches the treatment plan in more than one way. Even when the physical aspect of a dependency on drugs or alcohol is being addressed, the person s psychological need for the substance can t be overlooked. Therefore, finding a center that offers a well-rounded and complete treatment plan is imperative.

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Alcohol is a dangerous substance by all accounts. It can be fun in certain situations. Some studies have even shown a glass of wine can improve your health. However, too much of anything can be bad. This is never truer than with alcohol. Alcohol abuse can tear apart your life and your family s lives.

Sure, you probably looked cool at the party the other night. You may have downed a few beers in a chugging contest with your buddy s. You may have been the king of the party. People were quite possibly cheering your name. Then the room started to spin. It probably felt pretty cool for a

little bit. After a while you probably didn t feel so good. You then manage to say a few stupid things to people that you shouldn t say. You might have even hit on your best friend s girlfriend. Then you officially get sick. Your significant other spends a few hours holding your head over the toilet. The next thing you remember, its morning. Your head is pounding. You spend the rest of the morning drinking as much water as possible. The day is pretty much wasted.

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Rehabilitation is the restoration of lost capabilities or a treatment used to heal a body from ailments. It is the restoration of someone to a useful place in society. Drugs offer an addict a temporary relief from life’s hardships and realities. Some of the most addictive drugs include cocaine, crack, heroin and amphetamines.

The first step towards recovery is detoxification. The different types of drug rehabilitations depend on the degree of addiction, the patient’s social background and the kind of drug to which they are addicted. These factors, along with a patient’s cooperation with the staff, determine the time required for recovery. The detoxification program may last for as little as three days. There are a variety of treatments

to choose from such as the 12-step program, inpatient treatment, outpatient treatment, group therapy and counseling.

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The reason that people throughout the United States are seeking out Florida addiction treatment programs have alot to do with the quality of addiction treatment offered in Florida addiction treatment programs, as well as, the Florida addiction treatment model.

Florida Addiction Treatment Program Model

The Florida addiction treatment model of care is based upon developing an addiction treatment program that is designed so that a person’s last day in a Florida addiction treatment program is as close as possible to their first day when they return home. Instead of a patient spending their entire addiction treatment stay within the confines of a drug rehab, the Florida addiction treatment model allows for the patient to transition to an apartment setting

when clinically appropriate.

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