There is literally nothing you can do to help someone get rid of an addiction when that person doesn’t want help. It just doesn’t work. The first step towards recovery is (a difficult one) admitting there is a problem and accepting help. Until this part of the process has taken…
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Treatment for Club Drugs
What are Club Drugs? When the sun goes down, and party-goers hit the streets seeking quick thrills, the scene becomes set for some of the most intense and traumatic drug experiences. Nightclubs, concerts, bars, raves, and parties are typical dwellings for this class of psychoactive substances called Club Drugs….
What Kinds Of Detox And Treatments Are Necessary For An Addict?
Alcohol detox is the best way to end an alcoholic’s life. The most common symptoms of withdrawal are drowsiness, insomnia, irritability, and restlessness. These symptoms will start to diminish after about 24 hours, and will eventually disappear. Although they may last weeks, severe withdrawal may lead to seizures and even…
Everything You Need to Know About Executive Drug Treatment
Being a working professional with an important role to fulfill can put a great amount of stress on anybody. According to a National Survey on Drug Use & Health, it’s estimated that 10% of full-time employees will end up suffering from substance abuse as a result of workplace stress. High-level…
Is There Treatment for Fetal Alcohol Syndrome?
According to the American Pregnancy Association, tens of thousands of children are born with one or more types of fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) on an annual basis. Of these FASD disorders, fetal alcohol syndrome is both the most severe and the most common. Babies with FASD symptoms can suffer…
Is There Treatment for Elderly Alcoholism?
In 2014, $225 billion of alcohol sales sold out in the U.S. The drinking group who made these sales possible comprises of the youngsters below 18 years old, and between 10 and 15 percent seniors in the county. Many people raise awareness for prevention programs for underage drinking, but who’s ready…
Recovery & Substance Abuse Treatment for Women
While people of any gender, social status, and age can become victims of substance abuse, studies have shown that women are at a high risk of developing a drug and alcohol addiction. Unfortunately, these statistics often lead to a domino effect of tragedy. It’s known that women are more likely…
Types of Orange County Addiction Outreach
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Pros and Cons of Methadone Assisted Treatment
Is an opioid, like Methadone, a good substitute for an already addictive, stronger opioid like heroin? Like most black and white questions, the reality is a lot more gray area than you might expect. Methadone is a common medication used to help with heroin addiction. There are many pros and…
What to Expect for a Southern California Drug Intervention
Most people know that the first step to solving a problem is to recognize a problem. And that couldn’t be truer for drug and alcohol addiction. Most addicts either don’t believe they need help or don’t believe that their addiction is hurting themselves and their loved ones as much…