Overcoming the Social Stigma of Drug Addiction
The stigma behind drug addiction and substance dependency has been one of the major drawbacks for researchers, care providers, and patients for detox programs in Orange County and abroad. Many patients who are in desperate need of addiction services feel scared or...
Spirituality and Addiction, Is There a Connection?
Spirituality has historically been an integral part of the addiction and recovery process. Nowhere is that more prevalent than San Diego, with its historic churches and religious communities offering sanctuary to those looking for recovery from addiction. Overall, the...
Surprising Overdose Death Statistics
Overdose deaths in America are on the rise year-over-year. The numbers may seem overwhelming, but there’s an underlying logic to why addiction is so out-of-control in the US. There’s a tendency for people who have never experienced addiction to blame the victims, but...
Why Self-Medicating Will Never Cure PTSD
People have a natural tendency to shut down and block things out under enormous pressure. Nowhere is that more dangerous than when dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder. Men, and soldiers, especially are hammered with the idea that seeking help is emasculating....
Fentanyl Withdrawal – Why You Shouldn’t Attempt to do it on Your Own
Fentanyl is one of the most deadly drugs in the addiction epidemic in the US. Because of its extreme potency, overdose and death occur frequently. Detoxing from Fentanyl can be challenging due to dangerous withdrawal symptoms. Patients looking to abstain from Fentanyl...
The Signs and Symptoms of Klonopin Addiction
Klonopin – Uses of Klonopin and benzodiazepines Klonopin is one of the most common prescription drugs in the US, which is why it’s important to understand the warning signs and symptoms of addiction and overdose in loved ones. Klonopin is a type of benzodiazepine, or...
Changes in Ourselves from Day One to One Year
In any aspect of life it might be difficult to measure the changes we make from day to day. That’s why we should always take stock of our progress from day one to year one. If we start working out today, we might not notice a change in our weight or muscle definition...
Top 5 reasons you should go to a rehab
One of the most popular reasons we avoid seeking addiction treatment is because we blame ourselves for our addiction. This self-hating behavior perpetuates our fear of addiction treatment and our feelings that stopped us from seeking addiction treatment in the first...
The Bonds We Create in Rehab
Addiction recovery centers are learning a lot about the bonds we build from astronauts. Addiction care is only partly drug and alcohol detox and recovery. Aftercare is preparing residents for a life without the comforts and oversight of a recovery care home. As it...Video Tour
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