Now that the new year has arrived, many people take the opportunity to change their lives and develop healthier habits. Those struggling with alcohol or drug addiction may be hoping to make a fresh start and begin the road to sobriety in the new year. While choosing to get sober is an admirable and important…
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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…
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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…
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Alcohol addiction affects thousands of people in the Northern California area each year, with many turning to alcohol to cope with life’s stressors or as a result of mental health struggles. Whatever the reasons a person drinks, alcohol addiction can have severe and long-lasting effects on their daily lives and relationships. If alcohol use has…
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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…
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When you’re in the midst of a drug or alcohol addiction, getting help can be an intimidating prospect. It can often feel like you have nowhere to turn or that recovery is constantly out of reach. In these situations, a residential treatment program can help. Residential drug and alcohol treatment programs are considered one of…
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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…
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October is National Substance Abuse Prevention Month, a month to highlight and bolster the vital work of substance abuse prevention. Substance abuse takes a devastating toll on the American population each year, making prevention an essential part of public health. One of the most important prevention measures individuals can take is understanding how substance abuse…
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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…
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For some people struggling with addiction, short-term rehab options or outpatient treatment are sufficient to address their needs. For many others though, a more intensive approach is necessary. For people whose addiction has proven resistant to treatment or who are continually struggling with relapse, a long-term residential treatment program could be the ideal choice to…
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