Recovering addicts know that relapse into former addictive behaviors is always a possibility. The residential treatment program at Vista Taos aims to teach recovering addicts coping strategies and new lifestyle habits that will maximize their chances of successful recovery and minimize future relapses. Complementary therapies...
There’s no question that exercise has health benefits--we all know that leading physically active lives will make us strong, healthier people. That is why Vista Taos offers complementary therapies like yoga and other exercise options as part of its thoughtfully designed holistic alcohol rehab program....
Rapper Eminem opened up about his battle with prescription drug addiction during an interview for a recent article in the New York Times. Eminem was treated in a drug rehab center in 2005, after he overdosed on methadone—a drug he took simply because it was given...
Prescription drug abuse is becoming a big problem in the United States, and prescription painkillers like OxyContin and Vicodin are among the medications most commonly abused. A recent government report found that abuse of prescription opioid medications increased by more than 111% between 2004 and...
I recently met with two parents who were trying to figure out whether their son needed residential treatment for alcohol and drug addiction. The parents were Taos, New Mexico, residents and had come to meet with me at our Taos campus. Shortly after our conversation began I started making...
The holistic drug addiction treatment offered at Vista Taos includes a number of complementary therapies that have long been used to treat both physical and emotional problems. We know therapies like meditation and acupuncture can be essential parts of a holistic drug addiction treatment program because we've seen how...
Recently I attended an alcoholism recovery meeting in Taos, New Mexico, in which an 82 year old member collected a “40” year chip. Now, though I’ve been attending addiction recovery meetings (Twelve-Step meetings) for many years, I have never, ever witnessed anyone celebrating that many years in recovery! Wow!!...
This year marks the 75th anniversary of Alcoholics Anonymous, the fellowship of recovering alcoholics that has served as a model for 12 step programs found in alcohol rehab centers worldwide. Over the course of these 75 years, AA has expanded from its humble beginnings--the meeting of 2 alcoholics in...
Another interesting statistic is the number of people who need but aren't receiving alcohol rehab. New Mexico data from the 2006-2007 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), 8% of survey respondents 18 or older were in need of treatment for alcohol problems...
The group setting of a residential alcohol rehab facility is often a cornerstone of treatment for alcohol addiction. For example, an important part of treatment at Vista Taos is addressing issues of addiction through meaningful group interaction. This group setting offers invaluable social support...
If you're searching for a tranquil, healing location to undergo alcohol rehab, New Mexico may be just what you're looking for. Known as the Land of Enchantment, New Mexico offers a beautiful and peaceful sanctuary for people who are struggling with substance abuse issues such...
Choosing a drug rehabilitation center is often a difficult and overwhelming process, and one of the quickest ways to narrow down your list of options is by location. If you live in or near New Mexico, you'll find that you don't have to go far to...
The economic cost of substance abuse is of particular concern to New Mexico, which ranks as one of the poorest states in the U.S. With more than 18% of residents living in poverty, the fact that New Mexico has among the nation's highest rates of substance abuse-related health problems...
With an estimated 29,000 New Mexico residents over the age of 12 dependent on illicit drugs, the state has made prevention and treatment of substance abuse issues a priority, including offering drug rehab. New Mexico currently is home to 145 substance abuse treatment facilities that see...
If you're one of the many residents of New Mexico suffering from a drug or alcohol problem, you have some great choices for drug rehab. New Mexico is home to about 30 residential substance abuse facilities that offer options for short term or long term residential...
Vista Taos is a nationally-accredited, family-owned substance abuse treatment center that offers individuals, who are suffering from addiction, a clear path to recovery by providing a comprehensive Medical, Psychological and Spiritual approach.
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