GSBH will perform a free Family Intervention for families who choose to use our GSBH treatment center. Please call for details.

Addiction Facts

There is a large amount of information to be studied on addiction. The problem is, much of this information can be confusing or wrong. In this section, we aim to provide you with clear, solid and correct information on what addiction is and is not.


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At Gentle Spirit Behavioral Health we are aware of many of the truths and myths about Drug Addiction Treatment. Addiction, is a state in which the body relies on a substance for normal functioning and develops physical dependence, as in cocaine addiction or any other drug addiction. Under the direction of Bob Atkins, the GSBH Drug Addiction Treatment Center specializes in drug and alcohol abuse, as well as working with people who have a dual diagnosis, which means both a substance abuse problem and a mental illness.