Because Relapse for Drug Addiction Requires Special Attention, Challenges Center Educates Magellan Health Care on the Options

Coconut Creek, FL (PRWEB) September 27, 2005

Education was the top priority when Magellan Health Care (NASDAQ: MGLN) the countryÂ?s leading managed behavioral health care organization wanted to learn more about relapse treatment for drug and alcohol addiction.

Ben Brafman, Clinical Director for Challenges presented clinical training to Magellan Health Care with the focus on relapse prevention.

The workshop and training was well attended by many of MagellanÂ?s employeeÂ?s from different departments including: utilization review, employee assistance professionals, case managers and clinical supervisors. Brafman spent the day explaining the Challenges Relapse Prevention Treatment model and how to implement the methods that work. He discussed and explored the importance of assessing clients and making sure they fit into the level of care that is most appropriate. He examined many relapse prevention concepts such as Denial, Post Acute Withdrawal, Addictive Traits and the Relapse Process. The clinical combination of the Gorski Relapse Prevention model and ChallengesÂ? Holistic approach to treatment, combined with adherence to the standards of the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) has resulted in an approach that has assisted managed care in extending their services for the consumer and thereby providing a greater chance of recovery from addiction.

About Challenges

Challenges is a State Licensed and JCAHO accredited private treatment program located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. It provides treatment for Addictive Disorders, Mental Health Disorders as well as Multi Occurring Disorders ( including Psychiatric Disorders ). Challenges is the first ever nationally certified Â?Center of ExcellenceÂ? for Relapse Prevention by Terence Gorski and the CENAPS Foundation.

Challenges’ focused and highly specialized dedication to relapse treatment and relapse prevention uniquely distinguishes it from other types of treatment centers.

Whether one is suffering from active co-addictions and compulsive behaviors, drug and/or alcohol abuse, active chemical dependency, or dual-diagnosed mental health and psychiatric disorders, Challenges is the preferred facility of choice for the treatment of relapse and relapse prevention. Challenges has led the way in being on the cutting edge of providing intensive treatment of relapse as a defined specialty.

Challenges website may be reached at http://www.challenges-program.com.

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