The first step of addiction recovery is detox. However, how long does it take to detox from alcohol? This is a question many people ask themselves before beginning this journey. With a professional addiction treatment facility, an individual can undergo detox comfortably and safely. This is the beginning of a long-lasting recovery. What is Alcohol…
The California Bay Area offers the perfect backdrop for addiction treatment. Temperate weather, easy accessibility, and scenic surroundings provide the comforts that an individual needs to begin the recovery journey. When considering San Francisco drug rehab centers, it is important to look at other facilities in the surrounding areas that offer high-quality treatment. What to…
Addiction treatment is not one-size-fits-all. There are many different roads people can take to recovery. Luckily, rehab facilities offer a variety of program options for addiction treatment. For many, choosing between inpatient vs outpatient is the biggest decision they have to make when enrolling in treatment. Benefits of Inpatient Care In the inpatient vs outpatient…
Making the decision to seek treatment for substance abuse is only the first step in the healing process. Next, people must choose a facility that they trust to guide them through their treatment. Marin County residents frequently look to Marin County CA addiction treatment centers. However, many overlook options across the bay in Berkeley. What…
When people decide to take the first step toward recovery, finding the right rehab center can seem daunting. With numerous options to choose from and several factors to consider, it can be hard for them to narrow down the search. For those living in Nevada, it may seem even more daunting to leave friends and…
Choosing the right drug and alcohol treatment center can be one of the most important decisions you will make in regards to you or your loved one’s health. While it is true, that not all doctors have the same level of expertise and competency, the same can be said for treatment facilities. Treatment centers can…
A first of a kind study, by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services (SAMHSA) conducted in August 2015, shed insight on substance use patterns among one in five full-time college students (18-22) who were using illicit or potentially harmful substances. The study which tracks initiation of use by month shows that the initiation for…
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) the rate of Substance Abuse Disorder among the LGBT community isn’t well known but studies indicate that it is somewhere between 20%—30% which is significantly higher than the general population which stands at 9%. Additionally, men who have sex with men are 3.5 times…
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a condition in which an individual experiences immense feelings of stress and anxiety after witnessing or being engaged in a traumatic event. According to the National Center for PTSD, some people cope with their PTSD by drinking heavily or by using drugs. PTSD increases the risk that the person with the…
Conservative estimates of the prevalence of sexual assault suggest that 25% of American women have experienced a sexual assault, including rape. Approximately half of those cases involve alcohol consumption by the perpetrator, victim, or both. It is important to note that an intoxicated individual cannot legally consent to sexual activity. Forcing sex on someone who…