While using drugs like LSD and mushrooms is generally safer than harder drugs like heroin or methamphetamine, it is still important to be aware of the long-term effects of hallucinogens that can occur from using these types of substances. Hallucinogens distort one’s perception of reality by changing the way the brain’s prefrontal cortex processes information.…
If you are looking into addiction treatment programs to try to get help for you or your loved one, you may be wondering what drug addiction relapse rates look like, especially for those who have gone through a treatment program. Statistically speaking, addiction relapse rates range from 40% to 60% on average. The rates can…
Prescription pill addiction affects individuals of all ethnicities and genders—here are the long-term effects of prescription drug abuse. When prescribed for you by a doctor, these medications can indeed be helpful or even life-saving. It’s when these drugs are taken without a prescription or not as directed that they become dangerous and addictive. At higher…
If you have been researching addiction treatment options for you or your loved one you may have come across sober living programs and may be asking yourself, “does sober living work?” Let’s take a closer look at a statistical analysis of the benefits of a sober living home and how a resource like The District Recovery…
If you are looking into addiction treatment options, you have likely come across sober living options for people who are in the early stages of sobriety and want to fully commit to a new lifestyle change. But at this point you may be wondering about the price points of these options and if insurance can…
Generally speaking, there are currently three types of medications that are U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved to combat opioid addiction: Methadone, Suboxone, and Vivitrol. These medications come in different forms: pills, dissolvable films, and liquids. Studies have shown that these forms of medication-assisted treatment when used in conjunction with addiction recovery treatment can raise…
Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) is the use of medications in combination with counseling and behavioral therapies for the treatment of substance use disorders and is one of the many different forms of addiction treatment programs clients may experience during their time at a Huntington Beach rehab. A combination of medication and behavioral therapies is effective in…
Crack was a scourge throughout the eighties and nineties and while the problem still persists, there are addiction treatment programs and rehabs in Orange County to help those who have fallen victim to this dangerous drug. But, how did crack cocaine emerge? To get a better understanding of the differences between crack vs cocaine, we…
Addiction is a chronic disease of the brain, affecting the reward and motivation centers, and it is also a genetic problem. Indeed, scientists have argued about the genetic and hereditary influences on addiction for decades. To truly understand the influence of genetics and heredity, we must understand the difference between the two. Alcohol use disorder,…
If you or a loved one is abusing drink or drugs or dealing with substance abuse and you’re ready to commit to recovery, you’ll be faced with many options for addiction treatment. Partial hospitalization programs are one of the levels of care that may be able to help you. Learning about the many benefits of…