SPECIAL
MESSAGES for PROFESSIONALS
PHYSICIANS,
THERAPISTS
& HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS
We believe that alcoholism or drug addiction
is a primary illness that is the underlying reason
for many other conditions. Unless the chemical
dependency is dealt with, other medical problems
cannot be treated successfully, nor can long-term
positive results be expected.
The physician or therapist has a role to play,
not just in identifying chemical dependency, but
also in helping the patient find the right treatment
program that can bring about a lasting resolution.
Livengrin works closely with these professionals
as a partner in treating their patients, providing
a continuum of care that family doctors and healthcare
specialists can rely on.
To learn more about Livengrin's continuum of care, click
here.
EMPLOYERS,
UNIONS & HUMAN RESOURCES
By the time an employer or other manager becomes
aware of a worker’s “personal problem,” that
issue has already affected his or her family and
other parts of their life. The workplace
is often the last area that is affected by addiction.
(The paycheck is for more than "making a living" – it
supports the addiction!)
An employer, union rep or workplace professional
should know that, once this problem arises, it’s
already time for action. We at Livengrin
work closely with owners and HR staff in businesses
of all sizes, to treat a worker's chemical dependency
and then return that person to a functioning level,
as a reliable, trustworthy employee. Livengrin's
continuum of care is the key, and we stay in touch
with the employer for as long as it takes – for
them, as well as for the worker.
To learn more about
Livengrin's programs for employees, click
here.
LEGAL
We understand what an attorney, probation officer
or other legal professional needs to accomplish
in a particular case. Many people with an addiction
problem end up in the legal system. Research and
experience show us that simply solving a legal
problem for "right now" doesn't address
the underlying issue of addiction.
We work closely with legal professionals and the
criminal justice system to provide a foundation
for a person's lifetime recovery, for stability
and freedom – the result being that the individual
avoids returning to rehab or to the system. Livengrin
is a partner with the legal professional, helping
the individual find the right program that has
the continuum of care to bring about long-lasting
results.
To learn more about Livengrin's continuum of care, click
here.
To learn more about Livengrin's DUI programs, click
here.
SPIRITUAL & FAITH
LEADERS
When someone comes to Livengrin, they often
feel like they've been deserted by the world, that
nobody understands what they're going through,
and that the overwhelming power of their addiction
is stronger than anything else. Patients and their
loved ones have lost hope that there can be a better
life without alcohol or drugs.
Livengrin works closely with spiritual advisors
of all faiths to bring that hope back to the individual.
The organization doesn't insist on any particular
religious or spiritual theme, but we do our best
to show patients that there is a spiritual element
to recovery. As one sees in most 12-step programs,
there can be, and should be, a spiritual transition
that helps to bring the patient back to humanity,
back to a connection with the world, and often
to some definition of a higher power in which
the patient can place some faith that contributes
to the success of treatment.
