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,…
Drinking alcohol affects everyone in different ways. There are many variables, including your tolerance to alcohol and your ability to moderate your alcohol consumption, that can influence the range and severity of alcohol’s side effects. Both the short-term and long-term effects of alcohol can vary from person to person. While many of the long-term effects…
Depression is a mood disorder characterized by feelings of sadness, anger, and loss that disrupt everyday activities. According to CDC data, roughly 8% of adult Americans suffer from a major depressive incident during any given fortnight. People tend to have very different experiences of depression, but regardless of the specifics, constants include problems at work,…
With an estimated 40 million Americans suffering from an anxiety disorder and over 20 million diagnosed with substance use disorder, both anxiety and addiction are widespread. The conditions are also inextricably linked. ADDA (Anxiety and Depression Association of America) data shows that 20% of Americans with an anxiety disorder or mood disorder also have a…
The 12 Step Recovery Program List of Steps One cannot talk about recovery without discussion about the 12 Step Program. Even casual observers are familiar with the term. In essence, it is a set of tenets and guidelines to help move people through the process of recovery. In case you’re curious, here are the 12…
What Are The Benefits of Gender-Specific Treatment? For years, addiction research was focused exclusively on the way drugs and alcohol affect men. Studies only involved male participants. In many ways, this led to women facing certain issues in addiction recovery that were not amply provided for. Treatment programs were not originally prepared to suit or…
PHPs (partial hospitalization programs) are commonly called day programs. With this form of addiction treatment, you’ll benefit from intensive treatment suitable for a variety of substance use disorders. PHPs also work well for treating alcohol use disorder. Partial hospitalization programs give you the support and structure vital for mild…
Addiction is a difficult disease to overcome. It is a physical, spiritual, and emotional disease that convinces a person that they are not addicted. Once a person has successfully detoxed from alcohol, the hard work starts then. Staying abstinent from alcohol is difficult for people struggling with an alcohol use disorder due to environmental triggers.…