Disease Model for Substance Abuse Treatment
Elements of the disease model of addiction are:
- addiction is a biopsysocial disease
- a genetic predisposition to the disease has been proven
- tolerance to drug is built up
- addicts and alcoholics who have family histories of addiction show more antisocial behavior
- psychological addiction occurs before physical addiction and is present long after detoxification
Elements of psychological addiction are as follows:
- psychological primacy—the need to get drugs is the most important thing in life. It is survival.
- Self doubt—being able to function is not possible without drugs
- Relationship to the drug—life is not worthwhile without the drug
- Inability to abstain—cannot stop using the drug caused by cravings, preoccupation with the drug, remembering how good it felt and feelings of frustration and depression when not using
- Inability to control the amount used
Additional elements of the disease model are personality changes and conflicted behavior.
Substance Abuse Treatment – LSD
An important aspect in substance abuse treatment is the education of the drugs that are being abused. It is helpful for an addict to understand what they are putting into their body and the short and long-term health effects it can have. A quality drug treatment center will provide both a therapeutic healing environment and an educational area as well. LSD is not the most popular drug abused these days but it is very harmful.
Short-term effects of LSD use begin within a few minutes after use and can last as long as 12 hours. LSD affects the central nervous system. Sight and hearing can be affected as well as the sense of taste. It causes an increase in blood pressure, kilated pupils, nausea, chills and fever, numbness, and rapid heartbeat.
This psychoactive drug can affect the memory as well. Long-term memory is exceptionally clear and strong, although short-term memory is almost non-existent.
Long-term effects of LSD use are most often manifested in flashbacks. All of the short-term effects of the drug are experienced all over again. This can happen even if no LSD has been taken for months. Use by pregnant women can cause birth defects or even miscarriage. Some heavy users are characterized by apathy, no interest in the future and very little patience or ability to cope with frustrations. They also run the risk of developing chronic psychosis.
Capstone and New Roads Merge!
Capstone Counseling and New Roads Treatment Centers are proud to announce that we have merged to become one of the largest, fully licensed and privately funded addiction treatment facilities in Utah. We boast a team of seasoned therapists and administrators who are experts in working alongside the courts to insure that clients receive affordable treatment in a timely manner.
We now accept insurance and are able to provide a broader spectrum of services, which include:
• Evaluations:
• Drug and Alcohol
• Domestic Violence
• Mental Health
• Residential (Inpatient) Treatment
• Outpatient Treatment:
• Intensive Outpatient (IOP)
• General Outpatient (GOP)
• Basic Drug & Alcohol (BD&A)
• PRIME For Life (DUI class)
• Medically Assisted Detoxification (Suboxone, Vivitrol and other helpful medications available)
• Educational Classes:
• Theft (Level I & II)
• Anger Management (Level I & II)
• Parenting
• Thinking Errors
• Life Skills
• Appropriate Sexual Conduct (Level I & II)
• Domestic Violence Course
• Individual and Family Counseling
* Classes also available in Spanish and funding may be available
NOTE: There is possible funding available for all services provided through the Access To Recovery (ATR) County Funding Grant. Please have your clients contact us as soon as possible and prior to their sentencing date to ensure compliance with the courts and to expedite the process.
We are currently accepting new clients. Please contact us with any questions or concerns.
Drug Treatment Tips – Anabolic-Androgenic Steroids
Anabolic-androgenic steroids are drugs that are related to male hormones. Anabolic steroids are connected to muscle building, and androgenic steroids are connected to increased masculine characteristics. These drugs are available only by prescription.
The reason an individual would be prescribed these drugs is to treat low levels of testosterone, a hormone found in males. These drugs get abused among the young adult population and athletes who use steroids to increase body mass and improve their performance.
Side effects of illegal use can include liver tumors, jaundice, high blood pressure, and severe acne. Men can experience infertility, development of breasts, shrinking of the testicles, and baldness. Women can experience growth of facial hair, deepened voice, and changes in or stopping of the menstrual cycle.
New England Clam Chowder at New Roads!
Clam Chowder
Yield:3 qts
New England clam chowder is one of our starters to so many of our amazing meals at New Roads Treatment Centers. We use all fresh ingredients so that our drug treatment clients that may have come from the East coast can have a little taste of home. We understand that there are many drug treatment options available to families who have a young adult struggling with addiction. We strive to make this difficult time as comfortable as possible.
1 51.5 oz can of clams drained except for a little juice
8 slices bacon, diced into ½ inch cubes
½ quart white onions
1 lb potatoes small dice
1 tablespoon garlic
¼ quarts chopped jalapenos
1 oz butter
2 oz flour
1 quarts clam stock
2 quarts heavy cream
to taste salt
to taste black pepper
Procedure:
- Cook the potatoes in a steamer for about 20 minutes or just until a little soft
- Cook bacon over medium high heat in a saucepot until almost crispy.
- Cook the garlic, onions, and jalapenos for about 3 minutes on medium high heat.
- Add flour to make a roux, cook until it starts to turn into a paste.
- Add the stock, cream and clams, bring to a simmer and add the potatoes. Let the soup simmer for 30 minutes until it is reduced and starts to thicken.
- Add salt and pepper to taste
- If the soup is to thin add a cornstarch and water mixture.
New Roads Texas French Toast & Sausage!
French Toast
Serves 12
This French toast is a favorite among our clients and staff. We normally serve it with our delicious maple sausage links or patties, golden hash browns, and fresh squeezed orange juice. It is important to stay spiritually and emotionally upbeat during a stay at a drug treatment center. It is not always easy to consistently achieve this, but great food and community bonding can help!
1 qt liquid eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 tablespoons sugar
¾ cup milk
1 teaspoon cinammon
12 pieces Texas toast
Procedure:
- Using a whisk, whip all ingredients together
- Preheat flat top to 350 F
- Take piece of bread and dip in the egg mixture, make sure both sides of bread are covered.
- Cook on oiled flat top until lightly browned on one side, flip over and do the same on the other side.
- Cut from corner to corner, so the bread forms a triangle
- Place cut French toast in a full 2 inch hotel pan and sprinkle powdered sugar on each piece.
New Roads Tuna Melts!
Sometimes all you need to feel part of a community is to break bread. One of the signature meals here at New Roads drug treatment center is the feel good tuna melt. Served with a hot cup of creamy tomato soup. This meal gets our clients ready for the afternoon therapy groups and recreation activities at night.
Tuna Melts
Serves 13
3 lb canned tuna
2 cups chopped celery
2 cups chopped onion
1 ½ cup mayonnaise
½ lemon, Juiced
¼ cup chopped parsley
to taste salt
to taste pepper
13 Pieces texas toast
13 slices swiss cheese
Procedure:
- Mix together tuna, celery, onion, mayonnaise, lemon, parsley. Add salt and pepper to taste once mixed together.
- Turn flat top to 350 F and oil.
- Put toast on the less hot side of the flat top and toast each side of the bread.
- Make tuna melt into a palm size patty about a half an inch thick and cook on the flat top for2 minutes. Using both spatulas, flip tuna melt over and do the same for the other side.
- Top with cheese
- Put tuna on top of toast.
- Put in a pan and serve.
Getting Them Into Treatment: Talking to Your Child About Drug and Alcohol Rehab
Most young adults struggling with addiction don't think they have a problem, so they refuse to seek help. Parents have to do whatever they can to get their child into treatment. Take action early, prepare for the rough road ahead and empower yourself by learning what to expect with drug and alcohol treatment.
When talking to your child about rehab, It's important that they realize that treatment is the only option.
New Roads Crepes!
One of our favorite breakfast recipes amongst our clients is crepes. We put out a buffet of fruit and delicious sauces and everybody creates their own masterpiece. While in drug treatment it is important to start the day off with a great meal after a brief walk or meditation session. Enjoy the recipe!
Crepes
Yield: 36 Crepes
8 oz Flour
1 teaspoon salt
6 eggs
1 pint Milk
1 ½ oz browned butter
As needed oil
Procedure For Browned Butter:
- Heat 2.5 oz of butter in a small sauté pan
- Coook the butter on Medium high heat until brown
- Let cool and measure 1 ½ oz
Procedure For Making Crepes:
- Whisk together the flour, salt and eggs. Gradually mix in the milk to make a smooth batter, about the consistency of heavy cream.
- Strain the batter through a fine sieve and whisk in the brown butter.
- Cover with plastic wrap and set aside to rest for at least 30 minutes at room temperature.
Procedure for Cooking Crepes:
- Heat a small sauté pan over moderate heat. Lightly oil the pan. Using a 1 oz ladle, add 1 oz of batter and swirl to coat the bottom of the pan with a thin layer.
- Cook until edges are brown and the bottom is golden. Flip over and cook another minute.
- Place crepe on plate and fill with desired filling.
Crepe filling
Yield: 3 cups
Adjust Accordingly to desired amount
1 cup Vanilla Yogurt
1 cup Marscapone cheese
2 tablespoons honey
1- 1 ½ cup fruit
Procedure:
1. Mix all ingredients together in mixing bowl. If made the night before, store in container and put in the walk in.
New Roads New York Style Cheesecake
This Cheesecake is one of the best you can get anywhere in Utah. This dessert is a favorite among our clients and staff. Some of the Clients from our Extended Care program sold cheesecakes to families in Orem in order to raise money for the New Roads Foundation. New Roads Foundation is a non-profit entity that supports individuals in need of financial assistance for drug and alcohol rehab. For more information visit www.newroadsfoundation.org.
Serves 14
1 Cup graham cracker crumbs
3 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine, melted
1 teaspoon cinnamon
40 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons flour
1 tablespoon vanilla
3 eggs
1 cup sour cream
½ cup marscapone
DIrections
- Make sure oven is turned to 350 F
- Mix crumbs, 3 tablespoons sugar, butter and cinnamon in a mixing bowl and press onto bottom of 9 inch spring form pan
- Bake for 10 minutes
- Mix cream cheese, 1 cup sugar, flour and vanilla with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended.
- Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition, just until blended.
- Blend in sour cream.
- Pour over crust
- Bake 1 hour and 5 minutes to 1 hour 10 minutes, or until center is set.
- Run a small knife around the rim of the pan to loosen cake, cool before removing the rim of pan.
- Refrigerate for at least for hours or overnight
- Top with your favorite fruit and sauce, or leave plain. Servee