Joe Crede Opts For Rehab Instead Of Surgery

<p><strong>Joe Crede, the White Sox third baseman, has opted for a six to eight week rehab program instead of surgery for the two herniated discs in his back. Till a few days ago, there was a lot of speculation that Crede might go for microsurgery. However, that has now been cleared. </strong></p><p>White Sox general manager Ken Williams informed through an email statement that Crede and his agent made the decision to go for the rehab program after consultations with doctors. Williams is pleased that Crede does not have to have a surgery.</p><p>Crede explained that the surgery involved making a small incision in the back and this out be done as an outpatient. In 1993, Sandy Alomar Jr had a similar procedure and was out of action for 3 months. Crede opted for the back stabilization program after talking to a specialist.</p><p>Ken Williams informed that more has been made out of Crede?s back than it was necessary. He says that Crede has always stated that his back was not giving him that much trouble to go for a surgery and Crede expects to play 150 games a year like he has always done. During the playing season Crede took an shorter version of rehab program since he was playing. Now he can do the actual program</p><p>Most injured players of White Sox are opting for rehab program to strengthen their bodies. In fact White Sox players do not have any surgeries slated nor do they have any serious physical problems. All kudos for this ought to go to Herm Schneider, the White Sox athletic trainer, and his staff.</p><div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0"><tr><td valign="top"><div class="sig"><p><b>About the writer:</b> Nigel Kerry is an American free lance writer born in
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Choosing a Drug Rehab Program in Maryland

Drug Rehab Programs in Maryland

There are hundreds upon hundreds of drug rehab programs in Maryland that claim they provide the most effective addiction treatment in the country. You can go on the internet and find drug rehab after drug rehab listed with a variety of ?recovery claims?. It appears that most of these drug rehab programs and alcohol rehab programs are properly licensed and do provide basic addiction treatment services. There are several challenges though and one, is that the Maryland drug rehab might be located close to your ?stomping grounds? and the second is the quality of Family recovery program it provides.

Choosing a Drug Rehab Outside of Maryland

While it is usually more comfortable to choose a drug rehab close to home, we are not looking for comfort, we are looking for recovery. The closer a person is to home, the closer they are to the neighborhood liquor store and drug dealer. In the early stages of drug rehab a person generally will go through alcohol detox or drug detox. This is a challenging time, where cravings are intense and the desire to leave drug rehab is at an all time high. People generally think twice about leaving drug rehab if they are not receiving addiction treatment services in their own back yard.

The Family Component in Drug Rehab

We all know the damage that has occurred within the family due to years of drug addiction and alcoholism. Most drug rehab programs will offer family therapy once weekly for two to three weeks to resolve issues that have taken years upon years to develop. Quality addiction treatment programs and drug rehab programs will have a family recovery component consisting of a minimum of four complete days for the family and patient to work together. These groups should be run by a licensed marriage and family therapist with a background in addiction treatment.

For a addiction treatment program, drug rehab, alcohol rehab or dual diagnosis treatment center in Maryland, you can call the national addiction treatment helpline at 1-800-511-9225 or go to www.recoveryconnection.org

Jonathan Huttner is a principal with Lakeview Health Systems, an addiction treatment program specializing in the treatment of drug addiction, alcoholism and dual diagnosis. Lakeview also has an addiction treatment component called Freedom Rings, which specializes in the addiction treatment of the GLBT population

 

Alcohol Rehab Programs in Maryland

Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism in Maryland

Alcohol abuse and drug addiction is a problem for millions of Americans. Whether it is inherited or society related, drug addiction and alcohol addiction cause tremendous damage to those people that come in contact with the drug addict or alcoholic. Fortunately, there are alcohol rehab programs and drug rehab centers across the country that assists addicts, alcoholics and their families with the process of alcoholism treatment and drug addiction treatment.

Different Alcohol Rehab Approaches in Maryland

Different alcohol rehabs and drug rehab programs take different approaches, but the philosophy is usually the same ? if you are suffering from alcohol abuse and can not manage to control your drinking, you are probably alcoholic. Most quality alcohol rehab programs in Maryland use medications to help the alcoholic and addict manage their alcohol withdrawal or drug withdrawal. Alcohol detox generally takes between five and seven days, depending on how much alcohol you were drinking, how frequent and a variety of other factors. Alcohol detox should take place in a medically monitored alcohol detox unit, within the alcohol rehab program.

Alcohol Rehab and the Family

It goes without saying that the family of an alcoholic in Maryland suffers right along with the alcoholic. As such, the alcohol rehab program you choose, should have a comprehensive family recovery program. This does not mean that a family member speaks with a alcohol rehab therapist once a week and meets with the alcohol rehab counselor upon discharge from the alcohol rehab. A family program should be at least a four day treatment experience at the alcohol rehab program for the family and alcoholic.

If you are looking for a quality alcohol rehab program, you can call the national alcohol rehab helpline at 1-800-511-9225 or go to their website at www.recoveryconnection.org.

Jonathan Huttner is a partner with Lakeview Health Systems and addiction treatment program which specializes in the treatment of dual diagnosis, alcoholism and drug addiction. Lakeview also operates a GLBT treatment component called Freedom Rings.