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As authorized by state law, a primary health care provider is a physician (Medical Doctor or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine), nurse practitioner, clinical nurse specialist, or physician

12 Step Started with Alcoholics Anonymous The 12 steps are a guideline to overcome addiction and achieve a personal spiritual awakening. The original 12-steps were

Chemical dependency occurs when the body physically and/or psychologically relies on drug or alcohol usage. Any type of drug misuse can result in chemical dependency.

What is Delirium Tremens? Delirium tremens (DT) is the disorientation and physical reaction–body trembles, sometimes accompanied by seizures and visual or auditory hallucinations–that occur in

Should Diabetics Drink Alcohol? It is best for people with diabetes to not drink alcohol as it may interfere with the body’s use of insulin,

What are Opiates? Opiates are a class of medications that have a valuable role when appropriately prescribed to treat moderate to severe pain. Opiates work on

Every three years La Hacienda Treatment Center is reviewed for accreditation by The Joint Commission. It’s not an organization that most folks outside of the

Cigna Insurance recently recognized La Hacienda Treatment Center as a Cigna Center of Excellence to treat Substance Use Disorders. La Hacienda Executive Director Art VanDivier

NAADAC and La Hacienda both at the forefront of the fight. What is NAADAC? NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals, is a representative for professional