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vivitrol

Licensed Vivitrol Provider

Vivitrol is a prescription injectable medicine used: To prevent relapse to opioid dependence, after opioid detox To treat alcohol dependence (alcoholism) To be effective, VIVITROL must be used along with recovery programs, such as counseling. For more information, visit Vivitrol.com.

CLIA

CLIA Certified

Turning Point Centers is CLIA Certified (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments). We use 12-panel drug tests that can determine specific drug levels. We also determine alcohol within the past 3 days. This type of testing in the residential setting is above national standards for inpatient treatment facilities. This license is regulated through the Utah Department of Health, Bureau … Read More

In-Network Insurance Provider

Turning Point Centers is a preferred, in-network provider with the insurance carriers listed. As an accredited facility with an amazing, professional reputation, we can often work with most insurance panels. Even if you don’t see your insurance carrier listed, let us verify your benefits for you. Call today!

What is alcohol poisoning?

Alcohol poisoning occurs when someone drinks to the point that their blood alcohol content (BAC) reaches dangerous levels and causes the central nervous system to slow down. Breathing and heart rate become slower and slower, and the person can lose consciousness, slip into a coma and die. If someone is unconscious and begins vomiting, they … Read More

Heroin Abuse: What to Watch For

A 2003 National Survey on Drug Use and Health estimated that 3.7 million people in the U.S. had used heroin, and 119,000 of those surveyed had used heroin within one month of the survey.  It’s important to be able to spot the signs of heroin abuse, and encourage the person using heroin to immediately seek … Read More