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Monthly Archives: March 2012

National Accreditation

Turning Point Centers has been awarded the Gold Seal of Accreditation by the highest governing body in the behavioral healthcare field. The Joint Commission is a non-profit accreditation firm that audits healthcare organizations that are dedicated to providing the highest quality addiction treatment and mental health standards. This is not a status many facilities carry … Read More

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