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www.phs.org/MedicareProblems with
alcohol or drug use?
We can help
Substance abuse and addiction problems
can affect anyone. It can be hard to
admit that you might have a problem
and need help. Presbyterian is here
to help you live the life you want.
The Presbyterian Recovery Program
offers many options for education and
recovery. Our services include individual
substance use disorders, counseling for
adults and adolescents (age 13 and up),
and an Intensive Outpatient Program
(IOP) for adults.
Through individual and group therapy,
including peer-support group meetings
such as 12-step programs, we can help
you:
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Understand the disease of addiction
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Manage anxiety and depression
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Improve your coping and
communication skills
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Find healthy responses to cravings
The first step is to call the Presbyterian
Recovery Program at
1-505-291-2504
.
We are available Monday through
Friday. You can find out more about our
services and make an appointment. We
are located in the Presbyterian Medical
Group Child/Adolescent Behavioral
Health clinic at 8312 Kaseman Ct. in
Albuquerque.
COPD
Take steps to manage it
Living with chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease (COPD) can be a
challenge, but there are things you can
do to make your life easier.
The list-topper, of course, involves
tobacco. If you smoke, ending your
habit is the single most important step
you can take to slow down the progress
of COPD, according to the National
Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. It’s
also crucial to stay away from people
who are smoking.
But that’s not all. Among other COPD
management strategies:
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Avoid air pollution—both indoors and
out. Stay away from lung irritants such
as chemical fumes and dust. If there’s a
lot of pollution outside, keep windows
closed and stay inside.
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See your doctor. Regular visits are
recommended, even if you’re feeling
OK.
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Eat well for your health. Make
sure you eat a good source
of protein at least twice a day, and limit
foods that are high in salt and sugar.
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Keep up with your medications. Refill
prescriptions as needed so you don’t run
out. Take all medicines according to your
doctor’s instructions.
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Ask your doctor about getting a
pneumonia shot and an annual flu
shot. Both conditions can cause serious
problems for people with COPD.
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Exercise according to your doctor’s
specifications. Breathing exercises are
often important, as are walking and
other activities that can help keep your
body strong.
If you have severe COPD, you may
need to ask family and friends to
help out in the kitchen or with other
household tasks. Take it slow when
doing chores yourself, or do them while
sitting down.
Talk with your doctor about these and
other COPD management steps that
can help you improve your overall
health and better enjoy time with your
friends and family.