90 People Overdosed on K2 … What Is It?

K2/Spice detox at SoCal

On August 15th, 2018, people across the world were shocked to hear of more than 90 people suddenly collapsing in a park in New Haven, Connecticut. In May, more than 25 people suddenly collapsed and were sent to the hospital in Brooklyn, New York. The cause in these instances and many others was the same: […]

Demi Lovato’s Opioid Overdose and How Narcan Can Save a Life

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Narcan can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose. Here’s info on what happens, where to get it, and … why it’s not the full solution. As was widely publicized and talked about in across the media, in late July, 2018, Demi Lovato, pop starlet and TV personality, overdosed on heroin. However, one of her […]

Benefits of Group Therapy During Detox

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There are many approaches to recovery and addiction treatment. Every person is unique and each one can respond differently to depending on their personal history, temperament, and more. Some need the steps; some can’t find help in that environment. Some like working with animals, and some get nothing from spending time with horses. However, despite […]

Why Drug or Alcohol Detox Away From Your Home Town?

Detox Away From Home

Although selecting a detox program and the right facility is a difficult decision, choosing to leave a home area or even a home state for treatment is often a wise decision. Even though “home” (or home area) feels safe and comfortable, home is also the place where an addiction was able to build. Most likely unchecked. […]

Addiction Treatment: How to Ask for Help

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Addiction can be a lonely experience. For some people, the only thing more terrifying than addiction itself is the thought of admitting that they have a problem, which means many users struggle for years without ever getting the help they need. That doesn’t have to be the case. A substance use disorder is a real […]

Using Insurance for Detox in Orange County California

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Finding treatment for addiction can be one of the most overwhelming things for a person to go through. It is difficult to finally come to the understanding that help is necessary and a new life might be possible. And beyond that, discerning all the levels of care that are necessary and finding the right program—these […]

Meals at SoCal Detox – What to Expect – Pt. 1

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Meet some of the faces of SoCal Detox. Here we introduce our head chef and clinical director. In this conversation you get a look at the importance of nutrition and balanced meals in a quality drug and alcohol detox. Do you or your loved one need a quality, caring place to begin addiction treatment? Call […]

What Is Experiential Therapy for Addiction Treatment?

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Each individual is unique in their approach to life and interests. As the expression goes, “God made over 2,000 kinds of fleas, then he got on to cockroaches.” Basically, there is a massive amount of variety in the world. Spanning from something seemingly as insignificant as fleas all the way to the different types of […]

What Happens After Detox?

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Addiction treatment options can be overwhelming for anyone looking for help. This is one reason a detox-only might be your best option.

Afraid of Going to Rehab

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Four common fears that keep people from getting residential treatment for addiction. Plus, hope to get you through the fear and to the help you need.