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Joint Commission | La Hacienda

Joint Commission Credentialing

Founded in 1951, The Joint Commission (TJC) is an independent, non-profit organization which sets performance standards for evaluating healthcare organizations with the goal of improving

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Certified Personal Trainer | La Hacienda

Personal Trainer

A personal trainer creates and provides safe, effective exercise programs for apparently healthy individuals or persons medically cleared to exercise. They collaborate with clients to

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PTSD | La Hacienda

PTSD

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a debilitating condition that affects millions of adults in the United States. It is a mental illness characterized by recurrent

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Living With an Alcoholic | La Hacienda

Living With an Alcoholic

Do you have someone in your life that you love dearly, but who is struggling with alcoholism? Are you struggling to deal with your alcohol

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Aerosols Drugs | La Hacienda

Aerosols Drugs

What are Aerosol Drugs? Aerosols are the toxic substances–propellants–in spray-can products. They are often common household or commercial products such as spray paints, hair or

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DXM Dextromethorphan | La Hacienda

DXM (Dextromethorphan)

What is Dextromethorphan or DXM? Dextromethorphan is an over-the-counter drug used as a cough suppressor that inhibits the nerve system reaction that causes a chronic

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Cough Medicines | La Hacienda

Cough Medicines

What is Cough Medicine? Cough medicines or cough suppressants are medications used to treat a cough from a cold or flu. They work by blocking

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Bipolar Disorder | La Hacienda

Bipolar

Chronic dramatic shifts in mood and energy can be symptoms of a mental illness known as bipolar disorder. According to the National Institute of Mental

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