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Residential Drug Treatment Programs in California

Introduction When taking the first important step toward recovery—the conscious decision to obtain treatment for drug or alcohol addiction—there are some things to consider before deciding on the type of rehab that is best suited for your…

LGBT Friendly Treatment Centers

LGBT, Rehab, Treatment

Individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender have unique life issues related to their gender identification. Many still, even in our modern society, face open hostility or discrimination on a daily basis. Many who identify…

What Helps with Prescription Opiate Withdrawal Symptoms?

Detox, Withdrawal

Getting help for a prescription opiate addiction begins with the detox and withdrawal process. During detoxification the body expels the drug’s residual chemicals while the brain attempts to stabilize in the absence of the drug. Someone anticipating…

How to Stop Taking Codeine Safely

Addiction, Opiate, Treatment

Who would ever suspect that an innocent bottle of cough syrup could be problematic? But the reality is that contained in that prescription cough medication is an opioid called codeine. Codeine misuse may start through the legitimate clinical…

Detox Timeline For Ativan Withdrawal

Addiction, Opiate, Treatment

Detox Timeline For Ativan Withdrawal Ativan (lorazepam) is a benzodiazepine drug that is prescribed primarily for treating anxiety and insomnia. This fast-acting sedative quickly induces a state of calm and deep relaxation by increasing GABA…

How Long Does Opiate Withdrawal Last?

Opiate, Substance Abuse, Treatment

Recovery from an opiate addiction or dependency is a multi-phased process that begins with an individual agreeing to get professional help. Whether they arrived at this realization after hitting their bottom, or by being encouraged by loved…

The Link Between Alcohol and Social Anxiety

Addiction, Alcohol Treatment, Mental Wellness

When considering what may drive someone to use alcohol as a soothing panacea for managing mental wellness disorders it is helpful to gain a deeper understanding of the connection between social anxiety and alcohol abuse. It isn’t difficult…

Dual Diagnosis Alcohol and Depression

Addiction, Alcohol Treatment, Dual Diagnosis, Mental Wellness, Rehab, Treatment, Triggers

A dual diagnosis occurs when an individual is struggling with both a substance use disorder and a coexisting mental wellness disorder. Dual diagnosis is a complex and prevalent condition that impacts about 25% of those with a drug or alcohol…

Prescription Opioid to Heroin Use

Addiction, Drug Treatment, Dual Diagnosis, Substance Abuse, Treatment

Over-prescribing prescription opioid has led to a national drug epidemic resulting in millions of people developing an addiction to these drugs. While doctors were initially misinformed about the drugs’ potential for addiction by the manufacturers,…

10 Relapse Triggers

Addiction, Intervention, Rehab, Triggers

Like the drip, drip, drip of a leaky pipe before it blows, the onset of a relapse begins with small, nearly undetectable, signs. As anyone in recovery will tell you, the threat of relapse is ever present as the “monster” just lies in wait.…

Drugs To Treat Alcoholism

Addiction, Alcohol Treatment, Drug Treatment, Rehab

Anyone who has attempted to quit drinking unsuccessfully understands the powerful grip of alcohol addiction. Alcoholism is a brain disease, a result of the altered brain chemistry and neural pathways that can make it a very daunting and frustrating…

How Long Does it Take for Your Brain to Heal from Alcohol?

Addiction, Alcohol Treatment, Mental Wellness

Recovery is a beautiful thing. It is a fact that even someone with a lengthy history of alcoholism can regain brain health in recovery, reversing years of damage to brain structures, volume, and functioning. Even after only six months, the individual…