Getting treatment for a drug or alcohol addiction can be an intimidating prospect, at least initially. You may feel like you are faced with many unknowns and unanswered questions as you seek drug or alcohol rehab. First among them likely involves what drug or alcohol rehab entails and how it can help you or a…
When you choose to seek treatment for substance abuse, you are faced with an array of choices. You’ll have to decide on a rehab center, choose between inpatient or outpatient treatment, and navigate a variety of complicated questions. First among them is often how long your treatment program will be. Generally, a short-term drug rehabilitation…
Xanax is one of the most popular and widely prescribed anti-anxiety drugs in the United States. It is also one of the most commonly abused, as it is fast-acting, and tolerance typically builds quickly. For those individuals not taking Xanax as prescribed, signs of addiction can begin in a matter of weeks. Due to Xanax…
Opioid addiction affects millions of Americans each year, a number that has skyrocketed over the past several years as a result of the opioid crisis. Opioids are a class of drugs that include opium, morphine, codeine, and heroin, along with prescription painkillers like Oxycodone. Prescription opioids, if misused, are highly addictive, potentially deadly, and can…
Opioid addiction is a significant and pernicious threat to public health, one that has skyrocketed in intensity over the past several years. Thousands of people struggle with opioid addiction each year, resulting in devastating effects for those experiencing addiction and their loved ones. However, opioid addiction is very much treatable. Drug rehab services offer the…
On Veteran’s Day, we pay tribute to all Americans who have served their country in either war or peacetime. For some, Veteran’s Day can be a time of celebration or quiet remembrance for a loved one or friend. But for those who have served, it may also be a difficult reminder of trauma. A significant…
Watching a loved one struggle with addiction is a painful and difficult experience. You know that they need help, but you may be unsure where to start or what you can do. In these cases, a drug rehab program can help. A high-quality drug rehab program will allow your loved one to recover away from…
Over the course of the U.S.’ ongoing opioid epidemic, the volume of heroin addiction has sky-rocketed. This largely occurred, and continues to, as those struggling with opioid addiction are moving away from prescription medications towards cheaper illicit options, like heroin. Such trends have caused spikes in deaths. If you or a loved one is among…
Although prescription painkillers can provide relief from the severe pain that accompanies medical procedures and chronic conditions, painkiller addictions is one of the fastest-growing and most deadly in California. Millions of people suffer from painkiller addiction, and many who become dependent transition to other illicit drugs. Painkiller addictions can also prove extremely difficult to recover…
Detoxification, or detox, can be an essential first step in your recovery from drug or alcohol addiction. Detox is the process by which your body rids itself of toxins. For those struggling with addiction, detoxing can be a difficult process. If your body has formed a chemical dependency on addictive substances, it will enter withdrawal.…