Laced drugs are a combination of two or more addictive substances. Lacing illicit substances with bulking agents, also known as cutting agents, means the product becomes even more profitable. In most cases, drugs are laced by the manufacturer or trafficker of the product. The adulterants used as cutting agents can take the form of common…
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Humanistic therapy is an umbrella term that describes a variety of types of therapy focusing on the unique abilities and potential of each individual. Rather than concentrating on what is wrong with a person, humanistic therapy helps that person overcome their mental health problems through personal growth. There are many different types of humanistic therapy,…
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Veterans and PTSD are closely interlinked, with 18% of combat veterans affected by post-traumatic stress disorder. Experiencing trauma is more commonplace than you might imagine. NAMI (the National Alliance on Mental Health) reports that 50% of men and 60% of women witness at least one traumatic event at some point in life. From veterans returning…
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Learning how to support someone with an addiction could mean the difference between their sustained recovery and relapse. According to NIDA (the National Institute on Drug Abuse), addiction is a chronic and relapsing disorder, not only can clients learn relapse prevention strategies at our Huntington Beach rehab, they can be set up with an awesome…
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Alcohol and anxiety are closely intertwined and there are no positive outcomes from using alcohol to address the symptoms of anxiety. Additionally, alcohol abuse can sometimes trigger anxiety, another adverse consequence of alcohol anxiety. Developing alcohol use disorder or substance use disorder in isolation is challenging, but when these two serious mental health conditions co-occur…
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One of the common questions we are asked is “What is alcohol poisoning?” Alcohol poisoning, also known as alcohol overdose, is a serious consequence of drinking large quantities of alcohol in a short timeframe. In some cases, alcohol poisoning can even be fatal. If you drink too much alcohol too quickly – commonly classified as…
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If you’re looking for help for addiction, sober living homes for men provide a safe environment for males at various stages of the recovery journey. Addiction is a growing concern in the United States, as evidenced by data from NSDUH 2020, SAMHSA’s most recent National Survey on Drug Use and Health. Diagnoses of alcohol use…
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Psychological dependence, sometimes referred to as psychological dependency or psychological addiction, is an artificial construct used to describe a facet of addiction. The dualistic view of mind and body as separate entities is an unrealistic way of assessing most behaviors. All emotional processes and psychological processes have at least some physiological basis. Similarly, all behaviors…
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Sober living for women can mean the difference between sustained recovery and relapse. Sober living homes (SLHs), also known as sober living communities, were first created to provide those in recovery from addiction with a safe, supportive housing option. With female sober living communities, the single-sex environment removes tension and distraction from the recovery process.…
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“How long is rehab” is a question with no easy answer. Every addiction is unique with many variables impacting the optimal treatment time. That said, it’s natural to start wondering “How long do most drug rehab programs last” if you are considering committing to recovery. When you’re researching treatment centers, you will find programs categorized…
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