Fentanyl was the substance responsible for the third wave of the opioid epidemic. Since 2013, a sharp uptick in deaths involving synthetic opioids – illicitly manufactured fentanyl in particular – means the damage wreaked by opioid abuse continues nationwide. While there are treatment programs like Huntington Beach rehabs and sober living homes to help those…
Alcohol and cancer are strongly linked, and today we’ll explore how drinking excessively – sometimes even moderately – can increase your risks of certain types of cancer. According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans laid down by the federal government, you should not start drinking alcohol for any reason. For those who drink alcohol, the…
Dating someone in recovery is complicated and nuanced. As a general guideline, most addiction experts recommend that newly sober addicts and alcoholics refrain from dating during the first year of recovery. The early phases of sobriety are challenging and require full focus. This applies both for those undergoing inpatient or outpatient treatment and for those…
If you’re looking for sober living options for your loved one, then you might have come across the importance of a full continuum of addiction care. Continuum of Care Definition By definition, the continuum of care describes the process of maintaining the continuity of healthcare given to a person for an extended period. For patients…
If your loved one has gone through an addiction treatment program and is perhaps in a sober living home, you may want to know how to support a sober loved one and how you will be able to contact them when they are in a sober living home. While sober living homes in Orange County…
Rock bottom addiction myths suggest someone abusing alcohol or drugs must reach the point of no return before committing to recovery. Not only is this concept flawed, but it’s also potentially dangerous. So, if you have been putting off getting the treatment you need because things don’t seem that bad, today’s guide should help you…
Addiction to drink or drugs doesn’t just affect the life of the person using the substance, but it also impacts the lives of everyone around them. In this sense, addiction is a family disease. The question is, how to rebuild relationships after rehab? From families torn asunder by crack addiction and best friends estranged because…
Going back to work after rehab doesn’t need to be a headache, and there are acts and laws in place to protect you. Perhaps you’ve been avoiding getting treatment for alcohol use disorder or substance use disorder because you fear it might harm your career, or even prevent you from getting hired by other employers. …
Self-esteem is the way you perceive yourself, and having appropriate levels of self-esteem can help you build confidence in recovery. The Importance of Self-Esteem in Recovery Research shows there is a high correlation between low self-esteem and substance abuse. Addiction is widely recognized as a chronic and relapsing mental health disease. Self-esteem and mental…
If you need rehab for substance use disorder or alcohol use disorder, the most crucial decision you’ll face will involve a choice between inpatient vs. outpatient addiction treatment. This is where sober living homes can come in. Sober living offers clients the best of both worlds in that they allow clients to live in a…