Fighting Addictions in Panama

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Moderator comment: Below is a transcription from an article on page 10 of the October 11-14, 2018, issue of El Visitante. The transcription is provided for ease of reading (and includes hotlinks where appropriate). The complete article is included at the bottom of this posting.

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Addictions in general can destroy individuals and families, but people who are burdened with these illnesses can get their lives back if they receive the right help. In Panama there are different centers that have different rehabilitation treatments, which are affordable and effective. The majority are offered by non-profit organizations.

However if you are looking for a private facility, Serenity Vista, located in the mountain town of Boquete, Chiriqui province is a private rehabilitation retreat for in-depth spiritual exploration and transformation, affordable drug rehab and alcohol treatment center.

Their private international spiritual retreat and drug rehabilitation programs can help anyone who is seeking personal development, spiritual enlightenment, suffering in life or from drug addiction, alcoholism, chemical dependency, substance abuse, codependency, or other forms of addiction, including smoking. For more information visit www.serenityvista.com.

Narcoticos Anonimos is an organization which has support groups all over the country. The idea is for those men and women suffering from addiction to have a place to go and talk about their problems without being judged, with the aim of beating their addictions once and for all. They have English speaking groups. For more information  contact 6735-3030.

Reto Panama Association is an evangelical organization dedicated to helping people with addiction through religion. They have spiritual retreats, offer advice and support, especially to young people. The treatment is free. For more information write to juanlumar1234@gmail.com.

Hogares Crea is another nonprofit organization, which also helps addicts free of cost in different locations around the country. It has five locations situated in Chilibre, Cermeno, Chiru, Howard and Las Cumbres. Therapists are an essential part of the treatment and a strict regime is followed. For more information visit https://www.ponteenalgo.com.

Remar is a foundation that aids people with addictions. Their centers are located in Chilibre and Bethania. Again the treatment is free. For more information visit http://www.remarpanama.org.