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Addiction

Addiction DSM-IV-TR DIAGNOSIS CRITERIA FOR SUBSTANCE DEPENDENCE The DSM-IV-TR defiance AOD addiction as "substance dependence", which is described as a maladaptive pattern of substance use, leading to clinically significant impairment of distress, as manifested by 3 or more of the following occurring at any time in the same 12-month period:

Anger Management

Anger management does not involve getting rid of all anger, but using anger to enhance your life. We can look at the purpose of anger in both a positive and negative light. The positive aspects of anger are that you have increased energy, are able to communicate your feelings, able to problem solve and can take charge of the situation. The negative aspects of anger are that you can have disruption of your thinking, unnecessarily defend yourself, become aggressive and become known as an angry person. Anger management would be seen then as increasing the positive...

Dual Diagnosis

Dual Diagnosis can be confusing for the individual in question and his or her family. What follows is a list of important information that will demystify dual diagnosis and make it easier for you to find proper treatment. Dual diagnosis is not a rare phenomenon - Some studies indicate that as many as half of those with a drug or alcohol addiction also have some form of illness. 1. Dual diagnosis comes in many forms - Any combination of mental illness (including anxiety disorder, depression, etc.) and addiction (alcohol, drugs, gambling, sex. etc.) can qualify an...

DUI Programs

Partners In Treatment Counseling Services offers the following DASA Licensed DUI Services: If you were arrested for a DUI and you do not know what to do? It's simple! Just follow these three easy steps:

SAP DOT Evaluation

SAP DOT Evaluation DOT SAP Services Substance Abuse Professional The Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) is responsible for evaluating employees who have violated a DOT drug and alcohol program regulation and makes recommendations concerning education, treatment, follow-up testing, and aftercare.

Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence In the state of Illinois, those who commit acts of domestic violence are often ordered to attend mandatory treatment for their actions. Often coupled with anger management counseling, domestic violence treatment at Partners In Treatment Counseling Services focuses on the unique needs of clients based on the type and severity of their offenses. Our services are designed to fulfill all sentencing requirements for acts of domestic violence in Cook and Will County. And even though they are court-ordered, the goal of our domestic violence treatment programs is to end abusive behavior in all forms so that you...

Parenting Program

Our Parenting Program consists of five 2-hour sessions. The program fulfills the requirements of mandated treatments required by court. Themes discussed during the program: 1. Nutrition 2. Child development stages 3. Child needs 4. Handling stress 5. Communicating effectively to your child 6. Behavioral skills training 7. Legal ramifications 8. Domestic violence 9. Chemical dependency 10. Child abuse and neglect How can someone get help? The first step is to pick up the phone and call us to get an appointment . For a free confidential assessment, email or call Partners In Treatment Counseling Service, Inc. at \n This e-mail...

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Addiction
Tuesday, 14 June 2011 19:12
Anger Management
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Dual Diagnosis
Tuesday, 14 June 2011 19:14
DUI Programs
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SAP DOT Evaluation
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Domestic Violence
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Parenting Program
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Partners In Treatment Counseling Services

Partner In Treatment Counseling Services is designed to accommodate adult and adolescent in addressing various issues associated with mental health and addicition. Our program staff is skilled and experienced to work with a variety of issues to meet each individual's needs.

Our program is structured to address problems associated with addiction such as alcohol and drug abuse, gambling addiction, food addiction, sex addiction, shopping addiction, or internet addiction. The program staff consists of licensed and certified professionals who are knowledgeable and skilled at working with professionals whose license may be in jeopardy.

The staff provides comprehensive evaluation, counseling, treatment, DUI risk evaluations and education. SAP DOT services are provided for Safety-Sensitive employees in the transportation industry who are subject to federal drug and alcohol use and testing regulations, under the federal Department of Transportation (DOT).

An employee who violates SAP DOT regulations must be immediately removed form safety sensitive functions, and he/she may not be returned to any safety-sensitive functions in the transportation industry until and unless he/she successfully completes a DOT return-to-duty process.