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Famous boxing champion Oscar De La Hoya has checked himself into a drug rehab clinic in May, 2011 to get the treatment he needs for substance abuse. Although the rehab facility and the substance he is abusing is being kept confidential, he did offer this statement to the public:

After doing an honest evaluation of myself, I recognize that there are certain issues that I need to work on. Like everyone, I have my flaws, and I do not want to be one of those people that is afraid to admit and address those flaws. Throughout my career and my life, I have always met all challenges head-on, and this is no different. I am confident that with the support of my family and friends, I will become a stronger, healthier person. I ask for respect and privacy as my family and I go through this process.

De La Hoya announced his retirement in 2009 and has not had a fight since his loss the previous year to Manny Pacquiao. There have been no known substance abuse problems affiliated with him in the past. However, having someone willingly enter drug rehab is a great breakthrough and shows a better sense of determination in the patient than you would see if they were forced to enter drug rehab. Wanting to get sober is the best attitude to have when entering addiction treatment

Hopefully, De La Hoya will take his positive attitude and desire to get better with him through his treatment stay at drug rehab. Though retired, he has recently been visiting big cities like Austin, Texas with his marketing company Golden Boy Promotions scouting the big cities of Texas and California for talent.

If you or a loved one is ready to face your substance abuse problem because it has gotten out of hand, let Vista Taos Drug Rehab Center work with you on treatment therapies that will bring successful results.

Famous former talk show host Montel Williams is now facing legal problems when TSA agents found drug paraphernalia on his person as he was passing through a security checkpoint at an airport in Milwaukee this month. It was a pipe used for smoking marijuana. Williams ended his long career as a talk show host recently after announcing that he is battling Multiple Sclerosis and is retiring to take care of himself and treat his disease. He has been an advocate against the legalization of marijuana for treatment, like MS. In some places it is legal to have marijuana for medical purposes, but this was not the case in Milwaukee for Mr. Williams.

Though Montel Williams may benefit from medical marijuana, there is a problem with people who “self-medicate” with drugs like marijuana and prescription sedatives. They’re reasoning is not MS, cancer or the other health problems where medical marijuana use has been studied and reflects positive results. They’re usually struggling with life and are depressed. They become addicted to these drugs to help them simply survive their environment. Drug treatment at Vista Taos Renewal Center in New Mexico can help those who feel the need to self-medicate. The addiction is what will keep you sick. Depression or other emotionally related problems can be overcome without drugs. If prescriptions are needed, they can be monitored by a physician. Vista Taos provides drug treatment in Taos, New Mexico, and is prepared to help those who are in need of expert addiction therapy from drugs like marijuana, prescription sedatives and more. Do not self-medicate to overcome life’s challenges, self-improve.

Brett Favre is no stranger to the news as of late but this time, it is his younger sister Brandi who has taken the spotlight. She and four other people were arrested after police discovered the group had been using the bathtub in a condo in Diamondhead, Mississippi to manufacture methamphetamine for distribution. They also found about nine grams of the drug already made. That amount has a street value of $150.00. Brandi Favre and the rest of the group were arrested and taken to a local hospital prior to being brought into the police station for booking.

Meth is such a dangerous drug. Not only is it a highly addictive drug that takes a serious toll on your health, it is incredibly dangerous to make. So often, we read that there were explosions as a result of a meth lab gone wrong. The damage can be severe and often times, children are injured. There have been measures taken at the pharmaceutical level to slow the sale of the main drug used in making meth: pseudoephedrine. Despite efforts to keep it out of the hands of those who misuse it, meth manufacturing still continues all over the United States.

Methamphetamine is a dangerous addiction. In very little time, it can overcome you and you’ll simply waste away. Your teeth and hair will fall out and your skin becomes very gray. Get help before the damage is permanent. Vista Taos, an addiction treatment center in Taos, New Mexico can help you or a loved one face the facts about their addiction to meth. It may be one of the more difficult substances to detox from, but you’re in good hands at the clinic and they can help you through the process. When you think that a methamphetamine addiction has won, you’re wrong. If you can breathe, you can make it through treatment! You can dedicate 2011 to getting sober with Vista Taos Addiction Treatment Center in New Mexico. Just north of Santa Fe, the compassionate staff cares for patients from  New Mexico as well other states such as Oklahoma, Texas and Arizona.

Shane Niemeyer was a 27 year old heroin addict sitting in jail awaiting drug charges. He had failed a suicide attempt and was at an all time low. He was put in a straitjacket, leaving his feet to be his hands as he turned the pages of a sports magazine. The information on triathlons intrigued him. He wondered if it could be a good drug rehab for him…to exercise himself out of addiction.

This was in 2003 in an Idaho prison. Early spring of 2004, Shane was released from a prison drug program. He has completed eight Ironman races and nearly finished the Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii. In December of 2010, he was released from probation, making it the first time in 15 years (he is now 35 years old) that he is no longer in jail, in drug rehab or having to report to a probation officer for his actions. He feels like a new man.

These races gave him a reason to be focused on a positive source. Drug rehab can counsel you and help you to detox, but once you enter the real world, you have to commit to make a change to your life, or you could end up relapsing. Vista Taos Drug Rehab Clinic in Taos, New Mexico understands the importance of surrounding yourself with positive influences once you leave the rehabilitative environment. In Shane’s case, he found the perfect solution to occupy his time. Triathlons take a lot of time to train for. You are constantly working to better improve your mind and body for the big race. He’s not only helping himself stay sober, he’s helping his health improve dramatically through the strength training, adding years back onto his life that drugs took from him. Let his story be the inspiration you need to dedicate 2011 to fighting your addiction. Call New Mexico’s leading drug rehab facility Vista Taos a call to learn more!

Once again, Lindsay Lohan has stirred up trouble during her treatment process at a drug rehabilitation center in California.  She has been investigated for battery against a female staff member at the treatment center, but that report ended with the employee being fired for confidentiality problems.  The employee consented to give an interview about the abuse she received from Lohan, which was not allowed by the center.  Staff members are not allowed to give out names or information about patients staying at the Betty Ford Center.  

Sources state that Miss Lohan and other patients who are under order to remain in the care of the facility to receive drug rehabilitation left without the center’s knowledge to consume alcohol.  This isn’t the first time she has been a patient at a rehabilitation center.  She was ordered to return until January of 2011 for violating the terms of her court order for drunken driving.  Perhaps the center is not the best place for her to get sober.  When she was asked to submit a breathalyzer test, she allegedly attacked the staff member.

When a court order is put in place to make someone enter rehabilitation for drugs or alcohol, it can be much more beneficial than if the person is simply sentenced to jail time.  However, the person has to want to become sober.  It appears obvious that Miss Lohan has some dependency issues that are not being addressed or treated to the fullest while at the clinic.  Her next mistake she makes while on probation could result in an even heftier incarceration sentence. 

Vista Taos Drug Rehabilitation in New Mexico has helped so many people get the help they need to overcome their addictions.  There is hope for those who have an addictive style, like Lohan, as she is only 24 years old and has now been to drug rehabilitation five times.  Could this final stay be the one that keeps her clean?  It all depends on the patient’s desire to be an active participant in her treatment to achieve long term recovery.

Willie Nelson is currently on the road for his 2010 tour.  His tour bus made a routine stop in Texas and an officer noticed a suspicious odor coming from inside.  After a thorough search of Mr. Nelson’s tour bus was complete, six ounces of marijuana was reportedly found inside.  He was about 85 miles east of El Paso, Texas when the vehicle was stopped.  Nelson paid his bond of $2,500.00 before heading on his way.  His court date will be sometime in the near future and the 77 year old country music legend could very well face up to 180 days in jail and/or be ordered into a drug addiction recovery program as part of his sentence.

This arrest may not come as a surprise, as Willie Nelson has had his run ins with the law regarding marijuana possession quite a few times in the past in both Texas and Louisiana.  He is very open about his feelings regarding the decriminalization of marijuana.  What Mr. Nelson may be failing to see is that marijuana is simply not a harmless plant with great, medical attributes.  Marijuana can lead to serious health and social problems with the people who abuse it.  It is most definitely not a harmless plant.

Marijuana, like cigarettes put carcinogens into the system when the smoke is inhaled.  Users run the risk of heart disease and lung cancer.  There is also a common belief that marijuana is not addicting like cigarettes or even narcotics are.  This is also a fallacy.  Drug addiction recovery includes marijuana just as it would any other abused substance.  If you’re ready to start the new year without your addiction, please contact Vista Taos Drug Addiction Recovery Center to learn more about treatment options to suit your needs.

Airports are changing the way they handle alcohol sales. Some are now selling alcohol at all hours of the day. Wine tastings are readily available for passengers who have some layover time to kill and the revenue for the airlines and airports are soaring. They’re marketing the sales of the alcohol products more than ever to boost income during a shaky economy. The airlines took a big hit during the recession and are still continuing to struggle financially.

However, some people are concerned about the access to alcohol in the airport and during flights. You run a risk when you have drunk passengers. With the new TSA rules for screenings, crowded airports and the all-around stress that goes with air travel, if you have someone who has had too much to drink, they can quickly become a problem. There is in increase in passengers being denied entry onto the plane because they are too intoxicated.

Alcohol can settle those pre-flight jitters if used in moderation, but sometimes people simply do not know their limit. Alcohol rehab is available through Vista Taos Rehabilitation Center for people looking to understand more about alcoholism and the treatments available for them or their loved one. It is a fact that alcohol is the most widely abused drug in America. It may be difficult for someone who is in need of rehab to admit or even understand that they need help. You don’t need to live in New Mexico to receive alcohol rehab treatment from them either, as they cater to anyone in need of treatment.

Alcohol is everywhere we look, dinners, weddings, reunions, concerts and even 30,000 feet in the air. With the help of alcohol rehab through Vista Taos, you can get the treatment you need and learn to live a life where alcohol may exist, but you can face temptation with success.

Many of us have known or still know someone who has a problem with addiction.  When we truly care about these people, we want to help them.  We may not be sure the road to take to get them the help they need, but know that offering to be there through their recovery is a good start.  Do you know the warning signs of someone who may have a drug problem?  There are addiction symptoms to look for.

In the recent news, famous Disney-made celebrity Miley Cirus was caught on video smoking a substance from a bong.  The substance turned out to be Salvia, which is similar to marijuana but legal to have in the state of California.  She has said the experience was “no big deal” but can these actions and lifestyle choices be the start of abuse problems for the Hannah Montana star?  It’s very possible.  Let’s take a look at some very easy to spot addiction symptoms you can use as a guide to analyze the possibility that someone you care about may be abusing drugs or alcohol.

• The person is having a hard time meeting their requirements in life.  This can be at work, school or even at home. 
• Having difficulties with their finances.  Maybe their addiction is costly or perhaps they’re so involved in their addictions they are often forgetting to pay bills.
• The person becomes very withdrawn.  They often want a lot of time alone and demand privacy.  They may lock doors or retreat to a quieter location.
• Has a history of addiction problems with them or with their family.

Does this sound like someone you know?  Getting them the proper help they need to become sober is important because they most likely will not attempt it on their own.  Even after addicts get in trouble with the law or have health issues or emergency room visits because of their habit, the often continue using.  Vista Taos Renewal Center is located in Taos, New Mexico.  Contacting them on behalf of a loved one will lead you to resources that you can apply to get them the help they need.  In a relaxing, non-medical atmosphere, patients receive expert care around the clock and are treated with respect and given hope.  It is the season of giving.  Help that special person in your life come to terms with their addiction and get better with the help of Vista Taos.

Alcoholism is a prevalent problem all over the United States.  Despite laws and regulations put in place to deter sales and aid against drunk driving, people continue to abuse alcohol more than any other drug.  In the state of Oklahoma, a refrigeration ban is in place.  You cannot purchase an alcoholic product with 3.2% or more  alcohol in it unless it is at room temperature.  A smart law put into place to help deter drunk driving, but offers very little assistance for keeping Oklahoma alcoholics away from their addiction.

Naltrexone is part of a new generation of pills that were created to help addicts fight their substance abuse.  It’s shown to be working very well with alcohol addiction.  Can a pill alone close the doors on all the Oklahoma rehab clinics, or the clinics in the rest of the country?  Not hardly, but it is a start in the right direction to helping people achieve soberiety.

This pill is in a class of drugs that block the reward system in a person’s brain.  When you feel no reward for your actions, the desire to consume fades away.  A representative of the National Institute on Alcoholism and Alcohol Abuse says this is indeed a “Prozac Moment.”  This means that when these anti-depressants first appeared on the market, it took people out of mental health facilities faster and got them back home, under the care of a physician as they continued taking the medication. 

Not everyone can simply take a pill to cure their alcohol addiction.  In many cases, the person will skip the pill so that they can continue on with drinking.  Vista Taos Renewal Center can help people both medically and naturally work to achieve sobriety.  When you combine therapies, you get higher success rates.  But with these medications being approved by the FDA and making their way onto the market, many people may be able to shorten their stays at care centers and have an easier time feeling mentally and physically better as they go through the often dismal and draining detoxification process.  These medications are helpful, but often the roots of the alcohol addiction go deeper than what a pill can cure.

Being in the military in times like these are no doubt stressful.  Soldiers miss their families, friends and are constantly under pressure to protect their country.  Drug addiction in the military is frighteningly high, especially among members of the Air Force and Navy (according to the latest polls).  There are several reasons that members of our military are abusing drugs.  One is the pressure to remain awake during long shifts.  They turn to amphetamines like cocaine or pills that will keep them alert.  The crash after the drug wears off leaves them vulnerable for recurring use.  The men and women who serve in the military need special assistance with drug addiction.

Besides stimulant drugs, there is a growing pill addiction problem in the military.  Servicemen and women are taking them because of Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome.  Not knowing where to go for help and feeling depressed and lost, they self-medicate because they feel they have no other option and it is a quick and easy method to temporarily get rid of their pain and anguish.  What they need is expert drug addiction assistance combined with therapy to help them deal with the PTSS.

We can only assume some of the horrors that people in the military endure during the length of their service.  Proper treatment for them after they complete their career with the armed forces is essential to treat not only drug addiction, but the post-traumatic stress and the anxiety of simply returning to their daily lives.  Vista Taos Renewal Center for drug addiction is located in beautiful, serene Taos, New Mexico.  Directly north of Santa Fe, the clinical staff can assist in developing a treatment program for those dealing with drug addiction and anxiety issues.  There usually is more than just a drug addiction to treat, and Vista Taos Renewal Center believes in addressing with all of the issues, surrounding the addiction.  If you or a loved one is suffering from drug addiction and stress from experiences in the military, get them the help they need at Vista Taos Renewal Center.