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April 12, 2024
Serenity and Freedom | Clearbrook Treatment Centers | Clearbrook INC
Published by Alyssa Valentin on April 12, 2024

Celebrating the 4th of July With Clearbrook

The 4th of July and recovery from addiction share the same ideals. When we are in active addiction we are slaves; dependent and held captive by drugs and alcohol. Addiction keeps us trapped in a self-perpetuating state of being restless, irritable, and discontent. Once we enter into recovery we are beginning to become independent ourselves.
April 12, 2024
Harm Reduction | Clearbrook Treatment Centers
Published by Alyssa Valentin on April 12, 2024

Safe Heroin Injection Sites Opening in Seattle

The city of Seattle is planning on launching what is become a very controversial subject. The People’s Harm Reduction Alliance is planning on opening places that heroin addicts can go and “safely inject heroin.” [...] This is not a form of treatment. This is purely harm reduction.
April 12, 2024
Drug Abuse | Clearbrook Treatment Centers
Published by Alyssa Valentin on April 12, 2024

Are Dentists Contributing To Prescription Opioid Dependence?

We hear time and time again, “I became addicted to opiate medication after my surgery”. [...] A research team out of Harvard reported to JAMA (Journal of the American Medical Association), that dentists prescribe a good majority of opioids, especially after surgical procedures.
April 12, 2024
Prescription Abuse | Clearbrook Treatment Centers | Clearbrook INC
Published by Alyssa Valentin on April 12, 2024

5 Helpful Tips to Prevent Prescription Drug Abuse at Home

Recent research and statistics on drug use show that in the United State alone, 52 million people over the age of 12 have used prescription drugs for non-medical purposes in their lifetime. [...] In 2010, enough prescription painkillers were prescribed to medicate every American adult, every four hours, for one month.
April 12, 2024
Meth Rehab Needed | Clearbrook Treatment Centers
Published by Alyssa Valentin on April 12, 2024

Meth Lab Busted in Dallas PA

Crystal meth is literally in our backyards in Luzerne County. Yesterday on Church St in Dallas PA, a meth lab was discovered and destroyed by federal and local authorities. A warrant was served and three suspects were arrested and now face a litany of felony charges that should result in lengthy prison sentences.
April 12, 2024
Bath Salts Abuse | Clearbrook Treatment Centers
Published by Alyssa Valentin on April 12, 2024

Bath Salt Use Has Deadly Consequences

Classified as one of the “designer drugs” on the street today, bath salt abuse has increased by 1000% from two years ago. Poison control centers in the U.S. have reported that in 2010, 304 people sought help from the use of these chemicals, and then in 2013, more than 6,138 calls came in.
April 12, 2024
Pain Pills | Clearbrook Treatment Centers
Published by Alyssa Valentin on April 12, 2024

Dangerous New Painkiller Creating Overdose Concerns

There is a new prescription drug that has come on the market and for the addict its effects are going to be deadly. Zohydro is the name and this pill is 5-10 times more potent than hydrocodone (Vicoden). The risk of drug abusers overdosing on this new medication is extremely high.
April 12, 2024
Serenity and Freedom | Clearbrook Treatment Centers | Clearbrook INC
Published by Alyssa Valentin on April 12, 2024

Celebrating the 4th of July With Clearbrook

The 4th of July and recovery from addiction share the same ideals. When we are in active addiction we are slaves; dependent and held captive by drugs and alcohol. Addiction keeps us trapped in a self-perpetuating state of being restless, irritable, and discontent. Once we enter into recovery we are beginning to become independent ourselves.
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April 12, 2024
Harm Reduction | Clearbrook Treatment Centers
Published by Alyssa Valentin on April 12, 2024

Safe Heroin Injection Sites Opening in Seattle

The city of Seattle is planning on launching what is become a very controversial subject. The People’s Harm Reduction Alliance is planning on opening places that heroin addicts can go and “safely inject heroin.” [...] This is not a form of treatment. This is purely harm reduction.
Do you like it?
Read more
April 12, 2024
Drug Abuse | Clearbrook Treatment Centers
Published by Alyssa Valentin on April 12, 2024

Are Dentists Contributing To Prescription Opioid Dependence?

We hear time and time again, “I became addicted to opiate medication after my surgery”. [...] A research team out of Harvard reported to JAMA (Journal of the American Medical Association), that dentists prescribe a good majority of opioids, especially after surgical procedures.
Do you like it?
Read more
April 12, 2024
Prescription Abuse | Clearbrook Treatment Centers | Clearbrook INC
Published by Alyssa Valentin on April 12, 2024

5 Helpful Tips to Prevent Prescription Drug Abuse at Home

Recent research and statistics on drug use show that in the United State alone, 52 million people over the age of 12 have used prescription drugs for non-medical purposes in their lifetime. [...] In 2010, enough prescription painkillers were prescribed to medicate every American adult, every four hours, for one month.
Do you like it?
Read more
April 12, 2024
Pill Abuse | Clearbrook Treatment Centers | Clearbrook INC
Published by Alyssa Valentin on April 12, 2024

Understanding the Consequences of Prescription Drug Abuse

Prescription drug abuse affects all age groups, but it is most common among young people. The most abused prescription drug types are painkillers (5.6 million abusers), tranquilizers (2.8 million abusers) and stimulants (1.5 million abusers).
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April 12, 2024
Meth Rehab Needed | Clearbrook Treatment Centers
Published by Alyssa Valentin on April 12, 2024

Meth Lab Busted in Dallas PA

Crystal meth is literally in our backyards in Luzerne County. Yesterday on Church St in Dallas PA, a meth lab was discovered and destroyed by federal and local authorities. A warrant was served and three suspects were arrested and now face a litany of felony charges that should result in lengthy prison sentences.
Do you like it?
Read more
April 12, 2024
Bath Salts Abuse | Clearbrook Treatment Centers
Published by Alyssa Valentin on April 12, 2024

Bath Salt Use Has Deadly Consequences

Classified as one of the “designer drugs” on the street today, bath salt abuse has increased by 1000% from two years ago. Poison control centers in the U.S. have reported that in 2010, 304 people sought help from the use of these chemicals, and then in 2013, more than 6,138 calls came in.
Do you like it?
Read more
April 12, 2024
Pain Pills | Clearbrook Treatment Centers
Published by Alyssa Valentin on April 12, 2024

Dangerous New Painkiller Creating Overdose Concerns

There is a new prescription drug that has come on the market and for the addict its effects are going to be deadly. Zohydro is the name and this pill is 5-10 times more potent than hydrocodone (Vicoden). The risk of drug abusers overdosing on this new medication is extremely high.
Do you like it?
Read more