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Prescription painkiller overdoses killed nearly 15,000 people in the US in the year 2008. This is more than 3 times the 4,000 people killed by these drugs in 1999.

The number of Americans who died from overdoses of prescription painkillers more than tripled in the past decade...

Workers Comp - Hydrocodone BIT acetaminophen is included in more than 20 percent of the narcotics prescribed in the...

Narcotics Research - Thomson Reuters Health Poll, we asked Americans about their experience with narcotic painkillers...

Prescription Painkillers - An estimated 14,800 people died in the United States from painkiller overdoses in 2008...

Narcotics Research - The top 1 percent of narcotic users consume 40 percent of all narcotics," NCCI reported...

Workers Comp - In 2001, the average cost per claim for narcotics was $18 and has increased to $35 in 2009...

30.5% of respondents who reported using narcotic painkillers did so for chronic pain...

Narcotics Research - The top 10 percent of narcotic users in the workers' comp system consume 80 percent of all narcotics.

Prescription Painkillers - More people now die from painkillers than from heroin and cocaine combined.

8.2% of high school seniors reported past year use of Amphetamines in 2011, up from 6.6% in 2009...

Workers Comp - In 2001, 8% of medical claims received narcotics within 1 year from injury. By 2004 it was 11%, and by 2008...

NIDA - 90 days of treatment in a TC have significantly better outcomes on average than those who stay for shorter periods.

Nearly half a million emergency department visits in the year 2009 were due to people misusing or abusing pain killer prescription painkillers.

Report from the Center of Disease Control & Prevention states that Prescription Pain Medication kills more people each year than heroin and cocaine combined.

Journal of American Medical Association found the number of infants born with neonatal abstinence syndrome has tripled between 2000 and 2009.

ABOUT LAS VEGAS RECOVERY CENTER

Thank you for visiting the Las Vegas Recovery Center website. Las Vegas Recovery Center (LVRC) is the established leader in chronic pain treatment and addiction treatment in the United States. Since 2003, LVRC has been providing innovative and evidence-based treatment for chronic pain, many of which have influenced other respected and recognized programs worldwide.

Nestled in a residential setting in Southern Nevada, Las Vegas Recovery Center’s Pain Recovery Program is quickly being recognized as a better approach to pain treatment than pain management. Led by award winning Doctor, Author and LVRC Medical Director Mel Pohl, M.D., FASAM, Las Vegas Recovery Center is dedicated to offering a complete treatment program which includes inpatient treatment and intensive outpatient treatment services to qualified clients, as well as our highly effective and unique Family Renewal and Alumni programs.

We would like to thank you again for visiting our site and encourage you to explore both our chronic pain recovery and addiction treatment programs, read our client and family testimonials, take a closer look at our pain and addiction treatment center, and most importantly, contact us to discuss your individual circumstances.

LAS VEGAS RECOVERY TREATMENT PROGRAMS:
 

Pain Recovery Medically Managed Withdrawal & Detox
Addiction Treatment Family Renewal Program
Outpatient Treatment Alumni Program

Family Renewal Program

We Drive Family Recovery Home

Our family services are based on our belief that chronic pain as well as addiction is a family disease. Family participation, education, and recovery are vital to the successful outcome of long-term sustained recovery and change. Your participation is also vital to understand...

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LVRC Alumni Program

Our Commitment of a Lifetime

Did you know that with active client and family alumni in nearly every state in the US, LVRC supports ongoing connections between its staff and our former clients? With the redesign of our website, alumni can now connect with each other regularly, share stories, photos, and organize events and get togethers in a confidential, safe and fun environment.

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LAS VEGAS RECOVERY CENTER AT A GLANCE

  • Avg of 1 to 1 staff to client ratio
  • 24 hour care

Mel Pohl MD, FASAM

  • Innovator in pain treatment &
    addictive disorders
  • Author of award winning book
  • International speaker and educator
  • Awarded Best Doctor 2009-2012

  • Specialize in acuity detoxification
  • Highly sought after staff

Claudia Black PhD

  • Innovator in family systems and addictive disorders
  • Published author
  • International speaker/educator

  • Full-time acclaimed MD on staff
  • Joint Commission Accreditation

Stuart Ghertner PhD

  • Has over 35 years of experience in the behavioral health field. Held titles such as CEO, COO, Director and Chairman of the Board for a variety of Healthcare Institutions.

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TESTIMONIALS :

''Just six months ago I was holding onto the walls at LVRC – just to walk down the hall – now I can ride a bike 100 miles! Amazing what a recovering addict can accomplish, isn't it? Recovery rocks. I love you & LVRC!''

''LVRC was a revelation. Within one month of treatment, my pain was reduced from a 7 out of 10 to a steady zero, yes, ZERO. I was in the throes of a classic case of hyperalgesia, thankfully with physical therapy, cognitive therapy, and classroom...''

''After researching my treatment options, I chose LVRC for their pain management program and qualified specialist. During the pain program I realized things about myself that I had overlooked for a decade & began my evolution to recovery.''

''LVRC's education on the physiological aspects of addiction helped subdue a lot of the guilt and sense of shame that is inherent with discovering oneself is an addict. LVRC helped teach me that it is not because I am weak...''

''Well this is my last day and my pain in the last 7 weeks has dropped from a 9 out of 10 when I first arrived to a 2 today. I would have never believed that being on narcotics was actually causing me more pain. This recovery center has been the best...''

''Thank you for giving me back my life. Say hi to all the wonderful staff. I am currently working as a Deputy Fire Marshal, teach three classes at the college, serve on two boards and enjoy retirement.''

''Where I once hated and feared my pain I am now able to accept it as a part of me and use the tools that I learned at LVRC to deal with it in a healthy way.''

''With the help of the pain program, the pain book, and the expertise of the staff, I have learned to manage my pain beyond belief. I never thought I would ever feel the way I do today.''