The Disease Concept of Alcoholism The American Medical Association defines alcoholism as an illness or disease. Dr. David Ohlm, and expert in the field of alcoholism, has defined alcoholism as follows: Alcoholism is a chronic, progressive, incurable disease characterized by loss of control over alcohol and other sedatives. Chronic: Lasts a long time. Progressive:…
Read MorePACE, INC. Notice of Privacy Practices (Federal Health Insurance and Portability Act) THIS NOTICE[1] DESCRIBES HOW MEDICAL INFORMATION ABOUT YOU MAY BE USED AND DISCLOSED AND HOW YOU CAN GET ACCESS TO THIS INFORMATION. PLEASE REVIEW IT CAREFULLY. If you have any questions about this Notice or want additional information, please contact Bruce…
Read MoreBRUCE C. JOHNSON, MS, CADC Executive Director Bruce C. Johnson comes to PACE with over twenty-five years in the drug and alcohol treatment field. Starting as a volunteer counselor at the Center for Pastoral Care in the mid-80’s, Bruce was hired as a counselor at the New Beginnings Family Center and was later promoted…
Read MoreDrug Addiction Drug addiction is a complex illness. The path to drug addiction begins with the act of taking drugs. Over time, a person’s ability to choose not to take drugs is compromised. This in large part is a result of the effects of prolonged drug use on brain functioning, and thus on behavior. Addiction,…
Read MoreWe offer private treatment programs and Employee Assistance Programs. For more information on Employee Assistance Programs, please continue by clicking on E.A.P. Assessment and Consultation If you or someone you know is exhibiting behaviors or lifestyles that are causing concern, PACE can help by providing assessments which may include drug and alcohol evaluation, psychological testing,…
Read MoreWe offer private treatment programs and Employee Assistance Programs. Level of Care Assessment and Consultation If you or someone you know is exhibiting behaviors or lifestyles that arecausing concern, PACE can help by providing assessments which may includedrug and alcohol evaluation, psychological testing, psycho-social assessment,and laboratory drug screening. Intensive Outpatient Program Morning and evening…
Read MorePACE, INC. HIPPA –Notice of Privacy Practices(Federal Health Insurance and Portability Act) THIS NOTICE[1] DESCRIBES HOW MEDICAL INFORMATION ABOUT YOU MAY BE USEDAND DISCLOSED AND HOW YOU CAN GET ACCESS TO THIS INFORMATION. PLEASE REVIEW ITCAREFULLY. If you have any questions about this Notice or want additionalinformation, please contact Bruce Johnson, Executive Director (Privacy Contact)at 302-999-9812.…
Read MoreYour health and well-being are important to many people- your family,friends, and fellow workers. These factors are keys that open the door tothe quality of your life, enabling you to be productive at work or home, enjoyyour leisure time, and share good times with those closest to you. But sometimes the road gets rocky. Family…
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Read MoreThe DUI Education Program consists of 16 hours of drug and alcohol education. This program is designed for the first time offender who is of legal age toconsume alcohol in the State of Delaware and who presents at DERP for anassessment following a DUI incident without evidence of an abuse problem, andtypically with a BAC…
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