Benefits of Attending a Rehab Center in California
Addiction is a highly complex disease that needs to be professionally treated in order to be properly managed. Unfortunately, though, those who struggle with addiction do not always get the help they need, but instead continue using regardless of the consequences they may face as a result. This is the general nature of the disease […]
How to Tell Your Family You Have an Addiction
The large majority of people who have an addiction to drugs or alcohol do not need to tell their families that they have a substance use disorder. That is because family members of an addict typically bear witness to the effects that addiction has caused. But, in some cases, a person can be an addict […]
The Dangers of Detoxing at Home
By the time someone is in the thick of an addiction to drugs and/or alcohol, they have already gone through a physical and psychological process that has aided in developing that addiction. Detox is often the first step of recovery, and detoxing at home can be dangerous. Oftentimes, professional and medical attention is required to […]
What to Do After You’ve Received a Marijuana DUI in California
Marijuana and the use of it has long been a hotly contested debate among Americans. We know that marijuana can have several healing effects and benefits, but we also know that the continued abuse of marijuana can quickly lead to addiction. Trying to find a happy medium on a line as thin as this has […]
Is Drug Addiction a Disability?
Drugs, such as heroin, cocaine, meth, and prescription pills, have destroyed the lives of millions of Americans. The abuse of any of these or other drugs can quickly lead to addiction, which is notoriously difficult to break free from. It is no secret that the United States has continually faced exceptionally high rates of drug […]
The Connection Between Domestic Violence and Alcoholism
Domestic violence is violent and aggressive behavior in the home that typically occurs between spouses or partners. Easily the most discussed form of domestic abuse is physical abuse, which tends to include behaviors that include (but are not limited to) hitting, punching, slapping, choking, etc. Domestic physical abuse is something that should always be taken […]
How Long Does Tramadol Stay in Your System?
Prescription opioids have benefited millions of people throughout the world, especially when they have experienced moderate to severe physical pain. These medications, such as OxyContin, Vicodin, Fentanyl, are effective in dulling pain that stems from surgical procedures, major injuries, and even pain associated with terminal illnesses like cancer. When they are used as prescribed, they […]
Signs and Symptoms of Alcohol Withdrawal
Alcoholism is a disease that impacts more than 15 million Americans. Not only are the individuals who are actively drinking being affected, but so are those around them, such as friends, family, and loved ones. Alcoholism is a family disease, so living with someone who is struggling to get sober can be extremely difficult. No […]
Common Co-Occurring Disorders
When we hear the word “health”, we often immediately think about our physical wellness. We might consider ourselves healthy if we are eating well, getting enough rest, maintaining an appropriate weight, and having a strong immune system. What we might not consider at first pass is including our mental wellness into the conversation about overall […]
How Substance Abuse Affects Children
Children are often admired for their resiliency, but it is equally important to focus on how sensitive they are, too. Children who grow up around one or more individuals struggling with substance use disorders are often impacted the most. The effects of someone else’s addiction can be long lasting and follow them into adulthood and […]