Understanding Ecstasy: Addiction and Awareness
There is a bit of an air of mystery around the drug that is known as ecstasy. It shows up amongst young people and has all the signs of a romanticized ideal that makes it attractive to experimenters and uninitiated: easy, quick, available. This “fun drug,” however, is extremely addictive and has a dark aspect […]
Sober but Angry: What Is a Dry Drunk?
The idea of recovery is a profound one. It is someone choosing to take the steps necessary to create an entire new life for themselves. It’s more than simply quitting. Much more. You can stop eating unhealthy foods. You can stop seeing a friend who is bad for you. You can stop doing just about […]
Demi Lovato’s Opioid Overdose and How Narcan Can Save a Life
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
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 […]
How Sobriety Is Beautiful
As we have discussed previously, getting clean from drugs and alcohol is a whole-life transformation. There are plenty of concrete benefits to finding lasting recovery. With those things in mind, as well as being a drug and alcohol detox located in Orange County, California, we are very aware many other benefits of recovery. One of […]
Am I Addicted to Prescription Drugs?
Prescription medications are powerful. And they are useful tools. When used as they have been intended, they can treat or manage diseases as well as offer relief to the symptoms many diseases bring. Prescription drugs can treat such a wide array of ailments and disorders as cancer, sleep disorders, depression, anxiety, and many more. As […]
Opioid Crisis in America
The official manual on all mental health topics and issues is called the DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders). And the newest edition of the DSM, the fifth one, has stopped using terms such as “substance abuse” and “substance dependence.” It now refers to issues in the addiction category as “disorders.” For example, […]
Changing Before Hitting Rock Bottom
The first step in recovery is truly deciding you are done with the downward spiral that will lead to destruction. It’s time to change before rock bottom.
What Are Benzodiazepines?
Benzodiazepines are a type of drug primarily used for anxiety and depression. They are addictive, and you or your loved one might need help getting free.
What Is a Methadone Clinic … and Are They Effective?
People addicted to opiates are often tempted to try a methadone clinic. Find out what is involved with that option and how it differs from other treatment plans.