Admitting Addiction in Private: Expert Provides Advice on Finding Discreet Help for Substance Abuse

The Importance of Discreet Drug Rehab

By Justin Daniels


Privacy and discretion are important considerations when entering drug or alcohol rehab. Substance abuse, while a recognized mental disorder, still carries a social stigma. You don't want the world to know about your personal struggles, and you have a right to privacy.

When you enter a drug rehab center, your only concerns should be healing and recovery. Worrying whether your boss, parents, or business clients know where you are distracts you from your most important task: healing.
Anonymous drug rehab takes away these worries so you can focus on your path to recovery.

Confidentiality and Anonymous Drug Rehab

Privacy is, of course, one of the key benefits of discreet drug rehab. All doctor-client relationships are confidential, and any communication or treatment agreed upon between you and drug rehab staff is also a matter of strict privacy.


Unless you authorize contact, a discreet rehab center refuses to give out any information in response to inquiries. The center will politely explain that their clients are protected by strict confidentiality and staff cannot give information on who is or is not receiving treatment.


Putting Yourself First


Knowing drug rehab staff respect and ensure your privacy allows you to focus entirely on what's important. At Clarity Way, we offer complete confidentiality.


We can arrange for your arrival and departure at our local airport that has a private runway. We can also arrange for a discrete limo ride to and from the airport. For those wanting the maximum amount of privacy, we offer individual rooms for the duration of your stay at our rural and secure treatment center.


After inpatient treatment, privacy remains important. There's a reason most 12-Step programs and support groups are anonymous: your struggle with substance abuse is your concern. You decide who should or should not know about this very personal aspect of your life.


Justin Daniels owned and operated a disaster restoration business, a construction company, a flooring company, a daycare business and other real estate holdings.  His ServiceMaster franchises aided in the restoration at the Pentagon after 9/11, and the hurricanes in Georgia, Louisiana, Texas and Florida.  In spite of all his success, Justin's personal struggles were the catalyst to conceive Clarity Way, a rehab facility, in York, PA, that offers a fresh compassionate, perspective to addiction treatment. His first book, No More Vodka in My Orange Juice, provides insight into his own storied history and shares Clarity Way's mission to help those struggling to find their path to recovery.

No More Vodka in my Orange Juice is now available for purchase in hardback or ebook on Amazon.com and iTunes. 

Arkansas Medical Dental Pharmaceutical Association, Inc. and the National Medical Association Region V Collaborate to host 2013 Conference

The Arkansas Medical Dental Pharmaceutical Association, Inc. (AMDPA) and the National Medial Association Region V partner to host conference on healthcare reform and health disparities June 6-8, 2013. The conference takes place at the Little Rock Statehouse Convention Center. Theme of the conference is "Thriving vs. Surviving in the New Healthcare Reform System: Practice, Policy, Research."

The conference brings together healthcare providers, academia, researchers and stakeholders to elaborate on current challenges and opportunities in the new reformed healthcare system. It will include current research in healthcare operations research and analytics; presentations by leading researchers and practitioners; a cross-cultural view of healthcare systems and the impact of health disparities has on the healthcare system.  The climax of the conference is the banquet, Saturday, June 8 celebrating Arkansas Medical Dental Pharmaceutical Association 120 years of service to the state of Arkansas. AMDPA has been one of the great leaders in addressing health policy, health disparities, and health equity for the communities of Arkansas.

There will be several mini-symposiums within the conference: health policy, stroke, obesity, asthma, women’s health and HIV. Information on registration and the conference is available by contacting the AMDPA office by phone at (501)-265-0156 or by email at amdpa@sbcglobal.net.

The Arkansas Medical, Dental & Pharmaceutical Association, Inc. (AMDPA) is the largest minority health association in the state of Arkansas. The organization of health professionals, primarily physicians, dentist and pharmacist, has been serving Arkansas for 120 years. AMDPA's mission is to serve as a resource for its members and their patients toward ensuring professional excellence, promoting social justice, and realizing health equity in Arkansas. AMDPA is the state society for the National Medical Association, the National Pharmacy Association and the National Dental Association. Derek Lewis, M.D. is current President of AMDPA.

The National Medical Association (NMA) promotes the collective interests of physicians and patients of African descent. NMA carries out its mission by serving as the collective voice of physicians of African descent and a leading force for parity in medicine, elimination of health disparities and promotion of optimal health. NMA mission is to advance the art and science of medicine for people of African descent through education, advocacy, and health policy to promote health and wellness, eliminate health disparities, and sustain physician viability.  Region V of NMA consists of nine states: Arkansas, Texas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Iowa, Nebraska, Missouri, and Kansas. Joia Crear-Perry, M.D. is the current NMA Region V President.

Artichokes in the ‘heart’ of Texas

BROWNSVILLE — While more than 95 percent of U.S. artichoke production is currently in California, Mike Ortiz and his business partner, Jed Murray, of MO Produce in the Lower Rio Grande Valley, have been giving the artichoke a home where the armadillo and roadrunner roam.

Since 2007, Ortiz and Murray have been consulting with Dr. Daniel Leskovar of the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center in Uvalde on various aspects of artichoke production. Leskovar and fellow researchers have provided them research-based information and assistance on variety selection, transplantation, irrigation and various production methods so they might produce artichokes that will meet or exceed consumer expectations.

"There is currently some fledgling commercial artichoke production in the Rio Grande Valley and Winter Garden area, with additional small-scale production in the Hill Country and in the Austin and Dallas area," said Leskovar, an AgriLife Research vegetable physiologist and the Uvalde center's resident director. But the artichoke as a commercial crop is still a relative newcomer to Texas."

"From a production standpoint, artichokes are a reasonably low-maintenance crop," Ortiz said. "In general, they require about the same amount of effort as say cabbage or onions. Plus, they have a much better profit potential than most of the traditional crops produced in the Valley."

Murray, who also is president of the Texas Vegetable Association headquartered in nearby Mission, said they frequently receive compliments and expressions of gratitude from their customers.

"Our customers tell us they like the freshness, the nutty flavor and the big heart of the artichokes we grow here," Murray said.

But it's not just Rio Grande Valley-area consumers who are delighted with their artichokes, he Murray said. MO Produce can now count Whole Foods, as well as another Texas-based supermarket chain, among its artichoke fan — and customer – base.

In addition, celebrity chef Jesse Griffiths, owner of Dai Due Butcher Shop and Supper Club in Austin, is another fan of their artichokes.

"I've been buying artichokes from Mike and Jed for three or four years now and they have always been very high quality," Griffiths said. "I would describe them as sweet with a nut-like or slightly 'woody' taste and excellent texture. I enjoy using them in my dishes and look forward to the times when they're available to me."

Another positive aspect of artichokes their role as a staple of the Mediterranean diet, which has been scientifically proven to have exceptional health benefits.
"Artichokes are high in dietary fiber and low in calories, plus they're rich in antioxidants and potassium," said Dr. Sharon Robinson, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service nutrition specialist in College Station.

She noted that a recently completed 5-year study in Spain showed participants with heart-risk health issues following a Mediterranean-type diet had a 30 percent lower combined rate of heart attack, stroke and death from related causes than those following a typical low-fat diet.

"Our research on artichoke production, which began in 2005 at the Uvalde center and in conjunction with the Food for Health Program, has shown the artichoke to be a viable alternative crop for many areas of the state," Leskovar said. "We have studied crop yield, quality and nutritional aspects of several different varieties of artichoke in relation to different irrigation regimes and nitrogen fertilization rates. We also focused on water-use rates as this region is water-limited and prone to drought, as well as on the heat tolerance of artichoke varieties."

Leskovar said center research is also investigating how to extend the spring growing season so operations can take advantage of the higher off-season prices.

"Development of year-round management strategies focused on producing artichoke heads in the spring and fall in areas of the state will give producers with a positive market opportunity to
sell their product at the best possible price," he said.

Leskovar said the nutritional value to the consumer and profit potential to the producer make the artichoke a stand-out alternative crop for many parts of the state.

"Early indications of new field variety trials are showing  good commercial potential for early and late variety selections with  traditional green heads and also red to maroon color heads," he said. "These too may provide some more interesting opportunities for Texas producers."

Directions for cooking an artichoke


Fill the pan with just enough water to cover bottom. Bring to a full boil over high heat. While water is heating, trim and discard the stems and tough outer leaves of artichokes. As an option, tuck slivers of butter and slices of garlic into artichoke leaves.

When water is boiling, place steamer insert in pot and set artichokes in steamer, stem-side down. Cover pot with lid and allow artichokes to steam for approximately 20 minutes, until tender.  Add salt to taste.

Directions for eating an artichoke

Begin with the outer leaves of the artichoke and eat by dipping the soft tender inside end in mayonnaise.  Eat each leave the same way until you get to the heart, where you remove and discard  the inedible fuzzy part (called the "choke") covering the artichoke heart. Eat the heart adding mayonnaise to taste.

Practice Safe Mosquito Control and Avoid Bites This Spring

MOUNT LAUREL, N.J.- April showers bring May flowers—and swarming mosquitoes. There are over 170 species of mosquitoes in North America, many of them carrying deadly diseases. The American Mosquito Control Association (AMCA) is urging the public to be aware of the harm that mosquitoes can cause and is offering tips for practicing safe mosquito control this spring.

“A mosquito needs as little as a teaspoon of standing water to lay its eggs,” said AMCA Technical Advisor Joe Conlon. “Places like rain gutters, old outdoor buckets, tree holes and empty flower pots make excellent spots for breeding. Therefore, it’s extremely important to eliminate these sources to help reduce the mosquito population around your home and your neighborhood.”

To help prepare for mosquito season, AMCA reminds the public to practice the three D’s—Drain, Dress and Defend:

·         Drain:       Empty out water containers at least once per week

·         Dress:       Wear long sleeves, long pants, and light-colored, loose-fitting clothing

·         Defend:    Properly apply an approved repellent such as picaridin or oil of lemon-eucalyptus

Worldwide, mosquito-borne diseases such as malaria, yellow fever and dengue fever, continue infecting and killing millions every year. In the United States, mosquitoes spread several types of encephalitis, a swelling of the brain, in addition to transmitting heartworm to common household pets.

“Mosquitoes, and the diseases they carry are already here,” added Conlon. “While we cannot make them completely disappear, we must be prepared to prevent their spread throughout our public health landscape. This requires safe, effective, sustained mosquito control and awareness in the community.”

AMCA offers these tips for making any backyard a mosquito-free zone:

·  Dispose of old tires -- tires can breed thousands of mosquitoes

·  Drill holes in the bottom of recycling containers to avoid water collection

·  Clear roof gutters of debris

·  Clean pet water dishes regularly

·  Check outdoor toys and empty collected rain water children’s toys

·  Repair leaky outdoor faucets

·  Change the water in bird baths at least once a week.

About the American Mosquito Control Association

Celebrating 78 years of protecting public health in 2013, the American Mosquito Control Association (AMCA) is an international not-for-profit public service association. With over 1,600 members worldwide, AMCA membership extends to more than 50 countries, and includes individuals and public agencies engaged in mosquito control, mosquito research and related activities. Please visit AMCA online at www.mosquito.org and follow AMCA on Twitter @AMCAupdates.