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In 2021, the most common diagnosis at OneEighty for substance use disorder was alcohol dependence at 34%. While opioid use has seen a significant decline, this rate of alcohol dependence has remained consistent over the last three years. In the pandemic, substance use has increased, making people even more vulnerable to addiction. So why does…
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“Help Wanted” …now there’s a sign that is as commonplace in today’s world as signs about Covid and masks. But for OneEighty and its clients, that sign has a startling, double meaning. On the service side of this agency, there is a grave need to employ more qualified non-profit behavior staff members. And, on the…
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OneEighty started the Substance Use Treatment Navigator, a hotline available 24 hours per day, 365 days per year, for those encountering substance use crisis. “We’re a resource, and it doesn’t matter if it’s Christmas day, you’re lonely, or it’s 1:00 p.m. on a Tuesday,” said Alex Morris, a licensed professional clinical counselor supervisor and the…
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At OneEighty, recovery coaches are familiar with recovery because they’ve had their own lived experience with substance use or mental health issues, and they’ve been successful in their recovery journey. “We’re living, breathing examples that recovery is possible,” OneEighty Recovery Coach, Lori Radakovich explained. She self-identifies as being in active substance use recovery from substance use.…
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As a culture, we don’t treat addiction like we treat other illnesses. The stigma associated with a person struggling with substance use is still pervasive. Today, there are too many people – even in the medical community – who consider addiction a choice, or a moral failing. Imagine having a physician who can not only…
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Designed for individuals with moderate to severe substance use disorder, OneEighty’s Partial Hospitalization Program offers a level of care between intensive outpatient and residential treatment. Participants can join the 20-hour per week program at any time after insurance approval and completing an assessment. For more information, call us at 330-264-8498.
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OneEighty was recently granted a 3-year renewal of our accreditation by CARF International! CARF, which stands for Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities, works with providers to ensure they are providing high quality services and meeting organizational/program standards. CARF accreditation is an ongoing process and demonstrates that OneEighty is committed to continuously improving services and…
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Addiction is complex. The human mind has the ability to justify almost any behavior, no matter how detrimental. If you are unable to stop doing something even though it has clear negative effects on you and/or those around you, it is time to take an honest look within and determine whether you should seek outside…
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While the potential harm caused by alcohol abuse is well-documented, there is no denying that alcoholism continues to destroy lives in our own community and across the country. Because this is such a prevalent issue, we feel that it is best to review some key facts regarding alcohol misuse. Identifying Alcoholism Alcoholism is a chronic…
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When trying to overcome the debilitating effects of substance abuse, many people turn to the help of 12-step programs to achieve sobriety. While attending such meetings may seem like an intimidating prospect, they can make a large difference on your path to recovery. So how do 12-step programs help you on the path to recovery?…
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