Often when people talk about recovering from addiction, they’re thinking of one particular part of the process – and it is very much a process. The rehab itself. Be it some form of inpatient care or outpatient treatment, that’s what comes to mind. Which is actually step two of the recovery process. Step one, an […]
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When does “just a few drinks” turn into something else? When does it go too far? You want to think you’re in control of their drinking, particularly if you’re maintaining your various responsibilities and getting things done. You may even look at the fact that you don’t drink in excess every night as a surefire
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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
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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
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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,
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Given enough time, drug addiction decimates all aspects of someone’s life. From the physical decline to mental deterioration, dependency takes over the body and mind. It becomes a singular obsession at the price of everything and everyone else. It’s clearly difficult for the user but addiction has a blast radius too. Which you, their loved
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Crack Cocaine Use Increases Back in the 1980’s, much of the “Just Say No” campaign centered around the use of crack cocaine. Known for its highly addictive qualities and low street price, it was an easy way to hook underprivileged Americans into drug use and took thousands of lives. Thankfully crack hasn’t made headlines
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