"Of the 20.5 million Americans 12 or older that had a substance use disorder in 2015, 2 million struggled with prescription opiate addiction and 591,000 had a substance use disorder...
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Schick Shadel Hospital is an addiction treatment center located in Seattle, Washington. Schick Shadel’s addiction treatment consists of counter conditioning and aversion therapy in order to stop the substance cravings....
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I experienced how deeply alcohol and drugs are ingrained into "college culture" while I went to college in Washington. I couldn't shake the addiction alone and I sought help at...
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The other day I was talking to Schick Shadel Hospital’s Director of Nursing, Maritza Pascarella. I asked her if working at Schick was worth the move across country from New...
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I thought I knew a bit about Alaska. I’ve been there several times—twice for the ceremonial start to the Iditarod in Anchorage where a short, seated dogsled ride around a...
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Alcohol may be pleasant and relaxing if it is consumed responsibly. If not, the immediate and long-term effects of alcoholism can be deadly. The immediate effects of alcoholism and over-consumption...
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The Desperate Need for Meth Addiction Treatment Programs The amount of meth being found and seized by authorities has more than tripled in the last five years.1 In order to...
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Finding an addiction treatment program that works for you If you’re reading this blog, chances are good that either you or someone you love has a problem with addiction, whether...
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“Give us 10 days and we’ll give you back your life.” Do you remember the Schick Shadel Hospital radio and television ads when Pat O’Day talked about these all-important ten...
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If you’re thinking about coming to Schick Shadel Hospital to treat your addiction and are being met with skepticism from those you’ve told – maybe a healthcare provider, family member,...
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