California Revamping Medi-Cal Drug and Alcohol Abuse Treatment
The biggest obstacle that stands in the way of people who are seeking addiction treatment is the lack of resources. Of all who are affected by substance abuse, those who are low income are often at the biggest disadvantage. Not only is the cost of quality drug treatment out of reach in most cases, those who are […]
What To Expect in Private Detox
When you or loved one suffer from an alcohol or drug addiction, it becomes paramount that you find professional help and treatment as soon as possible. If you don’t find treatment to help you overcome your substance abuse issues, you will continue to struggle with the addiction and your problems will only grow worse. Once you make the […]
What to Expect Detoxing From Opiates
All drugs have some degree of physical and psychological symptoms associated with withdrawal, and none are more frightening than those experienced from opiates. Opiates are a wide group of drugs that are highly addictive, and people who try to quit these substances experience extreme discomfort, pain, and can even have complications that are life threatening […]
The Dangers of Detoxing From Alcohol
For those people who drink alcohol on a regular and excessive basis, over a period of time they will develop a dependence to the drug and even an addiction to alcohol. When they decide to quit drinking, they will experience a series of physical and psychological symptoms that are associated with withdrawal. When these symptoms […]
Prescription Pill Addiction Turning into Heroin Addiction
In the past few years, America has been in the grips of a drug epidemic that seems to be growing worse by the day. Lawmakers, law enforcement, addiction professionals and concerned citizens alike are engaging in great debate in trying to find ways to stem the tide of drug abuse. No two drugs have garnered […]
What is Los Angeles HIDTA?
We often hear about the “War on Drugs” and the measures local, state and federal legislative bodies and law enforcement are taking to help minimize the spread of illicit drugs in communities across the United States. The primary focus on these programs is to reduce drug trafficking as well as coordinate all critical resources to help law […]
Why is Medical Detox Necessary Before Treatment?
When you are looking to recover from drug and alcohol addiction, you must realize that your recovery is a process and is not accomplished in a single moment. Your goal of long-term sobriety must include a recovery plan that is made up of several components. The first and arguably most important step in the recovery process is […]
What Does a Quality Drug and Alcohol Detox Program Consist Of?
The number one goal of anyone who is seeking help for their drug addiction is to achieve long-term recovery. In order to reach that ultimate goal is to think of the recovery process as a series of important steps that must be completed. During the early stages of the recovery process, undergoing medical detoxification is […]
Heroin Addiction on the Rise in Southern California
The dramatic surge in heroin addiction and overdose deaths has dominated the national headlines. In 28 states, heroin deaths have doubled in the last few years and lawmakers, law enforcement and concerned citizens alike have been working non-stop to come up with ways to slow the epidemic. While there have been considerable measures taken in order […]