It’s often thought that taking what’s perceived as a “harmless” drug-like weed or drinking alcohol is opening the door right up to the use of more dangerous drugs down the road. A gateway drug in other words. The idea of it is so enmeshed and intertwined with our thoughts about addiction that it’s essentially preached …
There are many variables that play into which rehab you choose to go to. The two we’ll dig into here are the duration of your stay and the benefits of getting treatment at a gender-specific facility. Specifically, how a 30-day men’s only rehab program might be the right choice for you in overcoming an addiction …
Located just north of Los Angeles, Santa Clarita is an idyllic slice of Southern California nestled in a peaceful valley. A respite and retreat from the hustle and bustle of LA and a serene area in which to seek therapy for addiction. Types of Services Offered at Valley Recovery Center Here at Valley Recovery Center, …
Addiction washes over and engulfs you like waves in the ocean. Covering and taking over every part of you physically and drilling deeper yet to envelop your mind. In other words, when gripped by addiction, it takes over and spreads into all parts of your life. What starts as chasing a high quickly becomes something …
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Pain is something no one wishes to live with. Any type of pain is uncomfortable to go through but living with moderate to severe pain ups the ante on that discomfort. Fortunately, a class of drugs was developed to deal with just that sort of pain; opioids. Without a doubt, your mind and our collective …
Recognition can save a life. We all desperately don’t want to believe that the worst is true, so we naturally make excuses for the adverse and erratic behaviors in the life of our loved ones. To call it a difficult cross to bear is an understatement. When we see someone we love suffer, be it …
There is no doubt that the coronavirus pandemic has become a major burden on Americans across the country. There are job losses, financial burdens and general anxiety about contracting a potentially fatal disease. One other huge stressor during this time has become caregiving, whether it is for children or an elderly relative. And on that topic, it …
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The synthetic painkiller fentanyl has always carried great risk and is a major contributor to America’s growing overdose rate. And this summer, apparently, it has wreaked some of its greatest havoc yet; at least when it comes to our home region of Southern California. An NBC affiliate out of San Diego recently published a story, chronicling just …
Enablement is a term that is quite common with addictions. The idea that accessibility to your substance of choice is easy, tempting and readily available. And in states like Georgia, that is certainly the case when it comes to alcohol. Their governor, Brian Kemp, recently signed a bill into law that would allow for ongoing …
