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What is Drug Detoxification? There are many reasons why detox is important and crucial in the process of overcoming addiction. It is a process through which the body eliminates harmful substances, including drugs
Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid for pain management, anaesthesia, and sedation. It is a Schedule II prescription drug classified as a controlled substance due to its potential for misuse and addiction. This
What Is a Sobering Center? A sobering center helps individuals who need immediate detox support. Sobering programs provide short-term care for people experiencing the effects of acute drug or alcohol intoxication.1 Sobering programs are
by Karina Gertsikov, CLAS Champion Ambassador, Palm Ave Detox As a Horizon Services CLAS Champion, I want to shed light on a deeply personal issue: the impact of addiction on the loved
Paul helps youth explore and identify behavior and attitudes towards substance use through active listening and reflective questions. Paul, a Prevention Specialist (PS) with Horizon Services’ Project Eden, pulls into the high
In the realm of healthcare services, client satisfaction plays a pivotal role in assessing the effectiveness and quality of care provided. A comprehensive client survey system serves as a valuable tool for
Article Summary by Shannon Smith-Bernardin, Ph.D, RN, CNL – Director of Sobering Program Design A recent evaluation by the California Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development found a 66.7% increase in
Vista Research Group Horizon Treatment Services partners with Vista Research on Measurement Based Care (MBC) Read the Letter from Horizon Treatment Services CEO, Jaime Campos Enjoy this video with Joanna Conti, President
Horizon Treatment Services partners with Vista Research on Measurement Based Care (MBC) By Jaime Campos, CEO Who’s on board with maximizing our client outcomes? We are!! Allow us to introduce to you
California is 25 years into the opioid epidemic and the end is nowhere in sight. Last year alone, 6,959 Californians died from an opioid overdose[1] and this past August, San Francisco saw
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy was developed in 1987 (Shapiro, 2018). Dr. Francine Shapiro developed the EMDR technique out of her own trauma and mental health crisis. Shapiro found that
Substance Use + Mental Health in Youth and Young Adults By Rochelle U. Collins, ASW, MAAssociate Director of Outpatient & Prevention ServicesHorizon Treatment Services Although most youth are in good health, some
Evidence-Based Mental Health Recovery “Responding to life’s challenges instead of reacting negatively to situations are the principals upon which One New Heart Beat was developed.” Waynette BrockCEO, One New Heartbeat Horizon is
“Beat” Meth The acuity of the methamphetamine epidemic is highly visible in emergency departments. Did you know that Methamphetamine is the second leading cause of overdose death in America after opioids? More
Developing Our Workforce Jen Slusser-MacTernan, Director of Outreach and Talent Development Horizon Treatment Services has been steadily implementing improved training for staff – one of many initiatives derived from an Employee Engagement
