Cascadia Addiction Treatment Services

Holistic Healing for the Mind, Body & Spirit

Philosophy: Holistic Healing

CASCADIA ADDICTION TREATMENT SERVICES (CATS) is committed to making a positive difference in the lives of individuals and their families that suffer from chemical dependency and other addictive disorders by providing quality, comprehensive, and affordable addictions counseling and substance abuse treatment services. This mission is based on the philosophy that all people intrinsically desire to be free from the bondages of addiction and to seek their own destiny.

CASCADIA ADDICTION TREATMENT SERVICES maintains a belief that recovery from the disease of addiction is possible, and attainable, and that abstinence from mood-altering chemicals and activities is the foundation for attaining lasting and continuous recovery. We also believe the client is best served through holistic therapy and multidisciplinary treatment. WE believe that effective treatment and ongoing support can facilitate profound and sustainable life-changing experiences for individuals and their families.

CASCADIA ADDICTION TREATMENT SERVICES is the product of a vision . . . a quality intensive addictions and substance abuse assessment and outpatient treatment facility that emphasizes the need for personal growth and healing from the inside, as the path to achieving long-term recovery from addictive disorders. We are dedicated to providing a safe atmosphere that preserves the dignity and self-respect of each client.

Outpatient Programs:

ASSESSMENT SERVICES:

Cascadia Addiction Treatment Services provides comprehensive chemical dependency and DUI assessment services that comply with State and legal requirements.

INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT TREATMENT:

IOP is a community-based intensive two-year outpatient program for treatment of alcohol and other drug addiction. The IOP program meets all the state requirements for the Deferred Prosecution Program (RCW 10.05.090).

OUTPATIENT TREATMENT and AFTERCARE PROGRAMS:

Cascadia Addiction Treatment Services provides community-based individualized Outpatient Treatment Programs tailored to meet the needs of each client and their family. Outpatient programs include Weekly sessions and Monthly Aftercare, as well as Relapse Intervention, Relapse Prevention Education, Counseling, and Individual Treatment Planning.

ALCOHOL/DRUG INFORMATION SCHOOL:

A/DIS is a 9-hour class designed to meet the requirements for persons who are assessed as having no significant problem with alcohol or other drugs. The class is structured to provide information on the effects of alcohol and drugs and driving.

Quality Assurance:

CASCADIA ADDICTION TREATMENT SERVICES is certified by the Department of Health as an Adult Outpatient Substance Abuse and Chemical Dependency Treatment Program operated in accordance with Washington State Administrative Code 388-805. CASCADIA ADDICTION TREATMENT SERVICES assures that the agency and its representatives adhere to patient care and privacy policies and procedures in accordance with Washington State Administrative Code (WAC) 388-805-150 (1)(c.

Qualified Counselors

Treatment at CASCADIA ADDICTION TREATMENT SERVICES consistes of structured education groups, interactive group therapy and individual and family counseling. All treatment services provided at CASCADIA ADDICTION TREATMENT SERVICES are performed by staff who are State-Registered and Certified by the Department of Health.

COST:

Costs are covered by most Health Insurance Plans. CATS offers a sliding payment schedule for those that qualify.

How do I know if I, or someone I care about has a
problem with alcoholism, substance abuse, or addiction?

What To Look For

Criteria for determining dependence:

1. Increase in tolerance to mood-altering substances.
2. Withdrawal symptoms occur when drug use stops.
3. Substance is taken in larger amounts over a longer period of time.
4. There is a persistent desire or unsuccessful attempts to cut down or control use.
5. Incresed amount of time spent in activities necessary to obtain, use, and recover from substance use.
6. Important social, occupational, or recreational activities are given up due to substance use.
7. Substance use is continued despite the knowledge of having reccurring problems that are likely to have been caused by substance use.

When the use of alcohol, tobacco, or other chemicals has caused concern, or because it has begun to interfere with your physical, psychological, and/or social/spiritual life, you need to talk to a competent, knowledgeable, and caring professional to help you find answers and solutions that work for you.

Your first consultation is free and all consultations are strictly confidential.
Call: 360-373-0155
Or
ALCOHOL/DRUG 24-HOUR HELP LINE
1-800-562-1240

Member of National Association of Addiction Counselors (NAADAC)
and
Chemical Dependency Professionals of Washington State (CDPWS)

Contact Information:

2817 Wheaton Way, Suite 205
Bremerton, WA 98310

360-373-0155
FAX 360-373-0258

Website: Cascadia Addiction Treatment Services

Study Says DUI Checkpoints Ineffective

by Hanna Scott/KTAR

Drunken driving checkpoints are costly and do little to prevent DUI-related traffic deaths, according to new data from the American Beverage Institute.“The states that use roving patrols have an average of 7 percent fewer alcohol-related fatalities than those states that use checkpoints,” said Sarah Longwell of the institute, which compiled the numbers with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.She said some states “really see the value in increasing roving patrols over sobriety checkpoints, while others defend the practice, saying it’s a “deterrent mechanism.”

Mesa Police have used mostly roving patrols in recent years, but checkpoints aren’t out of the picture, said Detective Steve Berry.

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Blue Mountain Counseling (BMC) of Columbia County

Blue Mountain Counseling is a private non-profit outpatient behavioral health care program located in Dayton Washington (Columbia County.)

Blue Mountain Counseling (BMC) offers multi-dimensional care, including programs in mental health, chemical dependency, and developmental disabilities counseling. BMC also provides transitional mental health housing as well as 24 hour Crisis Response Services. Blue Mountain Counseling’s staff is comprised of Bachelor and Masters level therapists, Case Managers, a Medical Doctor, and a Clinical Psychologist.

Treatment Centers Contact Information:

Blue Mountain Counseling of Columbia County
221 East Washington Street
Dayton, WA 99328

Todd Wagner

Website: Blue Mountain Counseling of Columbia County

DUI Car Insurance

CADDTP – California Association of Drinking Driver Treatment Programs

The California Association of Drinking Driver Treatment Programs, also commonly referred to as “CADDTP”, is a non-profit, mutual benefit organization, which was originally formed as an association in 1986 and then incorporated in 1988.  CADDTP is self-supported through membership dues, association activities, and contributions. CADDTP’s policies are established by a volunteer board of directors, which is elected from among those individuals who are the designated representatives of organizational members.

There are several categories of active membership in CADDTP:

(1) organizational membership is limited to state-licensed driving-under-the-influence, or “DUI”, programs;
(2) individual membership is open to most individuals; and
(3) associate membership is designated for those other organizations who wish to participate in and support the Association.
CADDTP is a pro-active organization which seeks to promote understanding of, improve, and sometimes preserve, the role of the state-licensed driving-under-the-influence (education and counseling) programs in California’s approach to alcohol and other drug impaired driving. CADDTP also seeks to evaluate and enhance the services offered by its members and others in providing DUI programs throughout the state.
CADDTP’s organizational membership currently includes a majority of the several hundred DUI programs licensed by the California Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs. Almost 200 persons, most of who are employed in DUI programs as counselors, instructors, and/or administrators, comprise CADDTP’s individual membership.
CADDTP holds semi-annual educational forums, open to both members and non-members. These forums include issues that address both the internal and external concerns of DUI program operators and staff members.

CADDTP places heavy emphasis on regular communications with its membership about the Association’s activities and developments in the DUI field. Such communication is primarily accomplished through periodic newsletters, regular reports on legislation, other “special” reports, and bulletins. Meetings of the CADDTP’s board of directors and members are held at least twice a year preceding the educational forums.
There is a growing body of evidence that California’s system of license sanctions AND DUI education/counseling programs are the most effective ways to reduce subsequent DUI incidents among those who have been convicted of DUI. (Source: California Department of Motor Vehicles’ 1995 through 2005 Annual Reports of the California DUI Management Information System) California’s DUI program network is arguably the most inclusive, structured, and complex one in the United States: (1) all the programs in that network must be licensed by the state and monitored by their respective counties, (2) they must conform to statewide education, counseling, and other requirements, and (3) with minor and controlled exceptions for rural areas, all of the programs in the network must be self-supporting through fees paid by participants. Yet, by law no one who is unable to pay can be denied services.

For two decades, the California DUI program network has been providing services to well over 120 thousand impaired drivers per year at no cost to taxpayers. Even though the total number of DUI-related fatalities has risen slightly in the past several years, they are still markedly lower that they were before California’s DUI program system was established.  DUI-related arrests have also dramatically lowered during this time, and recidivism continues to decline.   CADDTP believes that future studies and evaluations will show that the DUI programs are not only an important component in preventing recidivism, but that they are also a wide-reaching and effective means of moving alcohol and other drug dependent individuals toward long-term recovery. CADDTP will continue to work to improve and promote understanding of those programs.
contact Information:

Executive Director Mike Wood JD

CADDTP
1731 Howe Ave., PMB #352
Sacramento, CA
95825

Phone: (800) 464-3597
Fax: (800) 585-5411

Website: California Association of Drinking Driver Treatment Programs

Another California SR 22

In Southern California there another SR 22.

This is also probably not what you are looking for if you are searching for SR 22 Insurance.

This SR 22 is a freeway cutting across the Southern portion of Orange County, California.

It is called State Route 22 (SR22) or the Garden Grove Freeway. It begins in the City of Orange at SR 55 or the Costa Mesa Freeway (State Route 55) and runs east west across Orange and Los Angeles Counties to Long Beach.

The California Streets and Highways Code Section 301-635 declares SR 22 to be:

Route 22
322. Route 22 is from:

(a) Route 1 near Long Beach to Route 405.

(b) Route 405 to Route 55 near Orange.

If what you really are looking for to satisfy your need for cheap car insurance after a DUI or DWI conviction, then you will want ot call 1-800-774-0520 or visit the Serenity Group Website and chat live with an agent or have an agent call you.

Press Release: Source: Cheap Auto Insurance

Arizona Drivers Have New Options for Cheap Auto Insurance

SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA   November 23, 2007   Insurance News

(PRLEAP.COM) Phoenix AZ November 23, 2007 — Serenity Insurance Group helps drivers with less than perfect driving records, such as tickets, accidents, suspensions, international driver’s licenses, and those who need SR22 insurance in Arizona and 46 other states. Visit Serenity’s Web site here: Auto Insurance and chat live with an agent or call 1-800-774-0520 toll free for an immediate rate quote.

For over fourteen years Serenity Insurance has provided cheap auto insurance, SR-22 auto insurance and high risk auto insurance in 47 states.  Cheap Arizona Car Insurance is now a phone call or a mouse clisk away.

This is fantastic news for those who need an SR-22 or have a history of tickets and accidents. Most Arizona drivers find it difficult to obtain cheap car insurance. Serenity makes it simple for all Arizona drivers to find affordable rates quickly and without stress by using advanced auto insurance rating techniques. Applicants are rated with sixteen different insurance companies and provided with quote comparisons to find the most favorable rates and terms for automobile insurance.

Rather than going to one company and getting a quote from each of them, Serenity’s experienced agents will rate the customer with all 16 companies to find the best rate and situation for that person. Serenity has extensive experience finding cheap auto insurance for all customers and SR22 insurance is not their only business. Serenity can offer complete insurance packages for the homeowner as well.

Serenity’s agents are bilingual as well. Serenity has a large customer service staff to assist customers rather than having the customer call the insurance company directly.

Serenity has provided insurance for tens of thousands of customers throughout the US. Cheap auto insurance has become one of Serenity’s specialties and their agents are becoming known throughout the industry as the experts in finding the companies who can provide the least expensive rates. Innovation is also one of Serenity’s attributes. Serenity can quote and complete a purchase for auto insurance in less than 7 minutes. All transactions can be completed via the internet, with the help of agents to secure the least expensive and best insurance scenario for the customer.

Serenity can also provide cheap Arizona car insurance quotes for preferred drivers and those with perfect driving records. Make your next auto insurance shopping experience stress free and surprise yourself with the low rates and excellent customer service provided by Serenity Insurance Group.

Whether you need an SR 22,have been unable to obtain auto insurance due to a less than perfect driving record or even if your driving record is spotless call Serenity today and obtain proof of insurance immediately.

Serenity’s Online Quote request form

Contact Information

AZhttp, Inc.
Arizona High Tech Talent Partnership
480-998-0246

The SR22 Form for DUI insurance is not the same as the Cirrus SR22.  That SR22 is an airplane.

 Here is some news about the other SR 22

Four Killed In Minnesota SR22 Crash

By Mary Grady, News Writer, Editor

A Cirrus SR22 was on its second try to land at the Faribault airport in southern Minnesota on Sunday afternoon when it flipped over and burst into flames by the side of the runway. All four on board were killed.

More here:  http://www.avweb.com/avwebflash/news/CirrusSR22_Crash_FaribaultMinnesota_196677-1.html

Treatment Center Profiles – Alcoholism and Drug Dependence Treatment Centers

The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence – Orange County (NCADD-OC) is a non-profit, community-based organization that provides professional resources on alcohol, tobacco, and drug-related issues. For 50 years, they have provided high-quality programs and services aimed at improving the quality of life for the residents of Orange County.

Since their establishment in July 1957, they have provide high-quality programs and services aimed at improving the quality of life for the residents of Orange County. Their California State licensed Drinking Driver Programs offer educational classes available in multiple languages including English, Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, Cambodian, and Korean in order to cater to the needs of our diverse community.

Two locations are at:

Irvine Spectrum Office (405 and 5 freeway split)

5 Mason #150
Irvine, CA 92618

Phone: 949.770.1191
Fax: 949.770.4660

Santa Ana Office:

1631 N. Bristol Street #300
Santa Ana, CA 92706

Phone: 714.835.4252
Fax: 714.560.1680

For more information please visit them on the Internet at National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence

Help for Alzheimer’s Caregivers – Driving Advice

Audio File:  Help for Alzheimer’s Caregivers

People suffering from Alzheimer’s disease or other causes of dementia are driving an average of ten months longer than their caregivers think is safe. Brian Osuch has more with help for caregivers.

Newsbreak, I’m Brian Osuch. New research by The Hartford Financial Service Group in conjunction with the MIT Age Lab and Boston University helped to develop “At the Crossroads,” a new booklet designed to help Alzheimer caregivers make the difficult decision on when their loved one should stop driving. Jodi Olshevski is a corporate gerontologist with The Hartford.

Quick Auto Insurance quotes for elder drivers.

(Olshevski) The booklet includes all kinds of helpful information in terms of the issues of dementia and driving, warning signs for them to look for. We also have a conversation planner, how can the caregiver have a good conversation about not driving.  Lisa D’Ambrosio, a research scientist at MIT, says the goal is to help caregivers gradually move the person from driver to passenger.

(D’Ambrosio) What we encourage caregivers to do, is actually get in the car and observe driving of their loved one to keep track of these warning signs and look for patterns or changes in patterns that signal the driving has become a problem. To order or download your free copy, visit Thehartford.com/alzheimers. That’s Newsbreak from The Hartford, I’m Brian Osuch.

Cheap Teenager Auto Insurance

That actually sounds like an oxymoron to most people.  As soon as teenagers begin wanting to drive a car, parents begin dreading the cost of teenage driver auto insurance.  When teens begin researching acquiring his or her own car, the problem of costly teenager insurance coverage becomes even more problematic.

Before allowing your teen age son or daughter to drive they must be of the proper age within your state, they must obtain a license or learning permit / driving permit and they must be properly trained. In the Greater Phoenix Metro Area, parents have an exciting new opportunity to help get their teenage drivers off to a good start. Driving MBA, a company headquartered in Scottsdale Arizona, provides simulator based driver training for teenagers and adults at their facilities in Scottsdale and their brand new training facility in Chandler Arizona.

Once your teen has a license or permit and the proper training the next thing that you must think about is car insurance. One of the first and most important considerations is the cost of the monthly premiums or annual insurance premium. Most insurers see teen driving group as an ultra high risk category and they charge ultra high risk premiums. This is because these companies see most teen drivers as being more reckless driving and accident-prone than adults. As a result, they charge higher premiums for auto insurance for teenagers.

Fortunately, there are ways in which you can lessen the charges for your teenager’s car insurance. These same factors might help you get a better deal on your own auto insurance in the future as well.

1. Encourage your teen to maintain a spotless driving record. It is essential that you emphasize the importance of observing traffic laws. A clean driving record for your teenager can be critical to obtaining low cost auto insurance. Encourage them to avoid speeding tickets and other such traffic violations at all costs. Being aware of their surroundings and avoiding distracted driving can minimize the incidence of accidents happening. A clean driving record will be awarded with lower premium payments.

2. Look for auto insurance with a higher deductible. The premium payment is usually less for auto insurance that carries a higher deductible. The higher the deductible, the cheaper the auto insurance rates can be.

3. The more safety features the car has, the less likely it is to fall into a higher hazard rating class. If your teen’s car has a lot of advanced safety features you may avoid vehicles require a premium for being in the higher hazard ranking class.

4. Follow any license restrictions listed on the license or permit. First time drivers may be restricted to driving with a licensed passenger, may only be allowed to drive at night or may have other restrictions, depending on the state and local regulations. Teenage drivers need to stick to the restrictions and guidelines that are specified on their licenses.

5. Get a teen only stand-alone policy. With this kind of policy, your child will be responsible for his own insurance.

As a parent, you should attempt to communicate the value of responsibility to your teenager. Make them accountable for what happens to their car and perhaps encourage them to work part-time to can pay for one-half of their premium.

After your teen is licensed and trained and you begin the hunt for cheap auto insurance, your best bet will be to contact an insurance agency with many years of experience and one that shops the rates from many different insurance companies to find your teenager and you the best low rate auto insurance coverage at the most affordable price.

Call 1-800-774-0520 right now or visit Cheap Auto Insurance online to fill out the quick quote form and see if cheap teen auto insurance is in your teen’s future.

You can also chat with an agent online or have an agent call you.