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.…
Residential addiction treatment is one of the most sought-after levels of care offered at addiction treatment programs. At New Bridge Foundation®, located in Berkeley CA, we are committed to helping clients towards recovery with a diverse array of treatment programs, including residential addiction treatment. We offer short-term and long-term residential treatment options, as well as…
The COVID-19 pandemic has presented all kinds of new challenges for those struggling with addiction and recovery. The lockdowns, changes to daily routines, and mounting stress have contributed to spiking levels of drug and alcohol use and exacerbated the struggle of those with existing substance use disorders and mental illnesses. For those fighting addiction, accessing…
Drug detoxification, commonly referred to as “detox,” is typically the first step toward recovery from drug addiction and is usually followed by a comprehensive addiction treatment program. The main goal of detox, the process by which the body rids itself of substances, is to address the physical aspects of addiction in a safe way. Once…
When you or your loved one decide it’s time to seek help for addiction, the number of different treatment options can be overwhelming. New Bridge Foundation® offers a wide variety of programs for substance use disorder and addiction, including detoxification, short-term and long-term residential treatment, as well as short-term outpatient services. At New Bridge Foundation®, our…
One of the ways that our team at New Bridge Foundation® is simultaneously combatting COVID-19 and continuing to deliver our unique combination of evidence-based and holistic addiction treatment approaches is through our telehealth services. No matter where you are in your journey, one of our many models of support can help put you on the…
The reality of drug rehab is often clouded with misconceptions. This is especially true when individuals who are addicted to drugs or alcohol fail to acknowledge that they need the help of a professional addiction treatment center. As a result, of the twenty-one million Americans battling addiction, few will get the help they need. By…
Withdrawing from alcohol or other drugs can be a difficult and dangerous process. The symptoms can range from mild headaches and nausea to seizures, hallucinations, and delusions. Withdrawal can be a particular problem for our nation’s veterans and active-duty military, who not only struggle with addiction at higher rates than the rest of the population…