Aquila Recovery strives to serve individuals in difficulty with drugs and alcohol while they still have private health insurance and while they still have positive life supports – such as job, family, home, and personal networks. Facts About Substance Abuse & Employment Let me share facts: Most people with substance use disorders are employed. In […]
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Mainstreaming Addiction Health
Mainstreaming, a term long association with education, is now a growing trend in health care. Aquila Recovery Clinic demonstrates the proven science and practices that improve outcomes by linking care closely and holistically across physical, mental and spiritual health.
One Million Lives
The link between heart disease and behavioral health issues is staggering. As February and Heart Month come to a close, the Federal government says that more than three million Americans will die in the next five years from heart disease.
Knowing Your Full Value
Whitney Houston most likely never appreciated her own full value. She shares that view with nearly everyone afflicted with addiction to alcohol and other drugs. Just because someone experiences high commercial or celebrity value in society doesn’t mean they feel that validation in their soul. Seven out of ten people drink safely, or don’t use […]
Night School for Saving Lives
“I probably had too much to drink last night.”
Seeds of the Aquila Addiction Recovery Model
The business model for addiction treatment in the United States fails to reach the success measures for other chronic illness. This is true of publicly financed, safety-net providers as well as private-pay residential providers. It is no surprise to researchers that our field has a reputation for recycling treatment events. Public opinion polls show that […]