Facing down an addiction can be tough. Living in its wake can be tougher. In fact, it’s often helpful to avoid thinking in time-focused terms because recovery is an ongoing process, says Glenda Burns, transition specialist at the Rosecrance Adolescent Treatment Center. “Just because a person stops using does not mean that he or she … Continued
The Rockford City Council approved necessary zoning to allow Rosecrance to create a Crisis Stabilization Center in downtown Rockford. The Crisis Stabilization Center will put the Triage Program and the Crisis Residential Unit under one roof to improve the continuum of care to individuals in psychiatric crisis. Currently, the Triage Program provides crisis intervention services … Continued
Dr. Thomas Wright spoke on WGN’s Midday news segment, giving tips to parents on how to talk to your teen about marijuana, alcohol, and heroin abuse. Click here to access the resources for parents mentioned in the interview.
ROCKFORD – Rosecrance’s Pat Spangler, Men’s Inpatient Unit Coordinator, and Mary Ann Abate, Vice President of Public Policy, gave testimony for the Young Adult Heroin Use Task Force hearing at Rock Valley College on Saturday, March 1. The task force addresses the growing problem of heroin use in high schools across the state. Spangler commented … Continued
Rosecrance is hosting a free event provided to all members of the community. Rosecrance Berry Campus Parent Cafe is an opportunity for parents who may have general questions about their child’s wellbeing to come together in a friendly and welcoming environment. A combination of education and discussion are provided to help assist and empower parents to make … Continued
While the timeline and process for overcoming an addiction at a treatment facility may differ from person to person, one thing is constant: the hope and plan for an eventual discharge. Those plans actually start at the beginning of the process, says Glenda Burns, transition specialist at the Rosecrance Adolescent Treatment Center. “Once the client … Continued
Rosecrance is proud to help sponsor a return visit of former NBA professional Chris Herren to DuPage County. Herren will speak at Naperville North High School Feb. 18 and Glenbard North High School Feb. 19. He spoke at Downers Grove North High School last year. Herren inspires parents and students sharing his journey from … Continued
Dr. Thomas Wright, Rosecrance Chief Medical Officer and Vice President of Medical Affairs, explains the differences between a social drinker and an alcoholic on the show “Staying Well” hosted by Melanie Cole. He speaks about signs to look for that may indicate alcoholism, such as tolerance changing, symptoms of withdrawal or loss of control. The … Continued
For those who have never had an addiction, the 12 Steps are often the stuff of movies and novels, a plot device when a character is battling addictive demons. But for the many recovering addicts across the world, the 12 Steps are tangible ideas that require thought and action. For those individuals, the 12 Steps … Continued
As all eyes turn to the Superbowl, one former NFL player tells his powerful story of recovery from depression using TMS Therapy. Tracy Scroggins is among 14,000 Americans treated for depression with Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS.) You can view the video here. NeuroStar TMS Therapy is treatment cleared by the US Food and Drug Administration … Continued