If you are struggling with alcohol addiction, seeking professional help at an alcohol rehab facility will give you the tools you need to get and stay sober. Despite this fact, you may be hesitant to undergo a formal alcohol treatment program. You may feel that you can quit drinking on…
Drinking alcohol is an accepted part of social life for many people. From family gatherings and tailgate parties to happy hours and family functions, alcohol use is seen as the norm. While many people don’t experience negative consequences while drinking, some people can become dependent and develop an alcohol addiction.…
Drug treatment programs do not follow a “one size fits all” philosophy. Specific groups or populations have specific needs that need to be met during treatment. This is especially true with women who struggle with dual diagnosis. In results published in the 2018 National Survey on Drug Use and Health,…
If you are struggling with substance abuse, finding professional help at a drug rehab is the step in the right direction. The programs and services found at drug rehab give you the tools and support needed to overcome addiction and find lasting recovery. While drug treatment is immensely beneficial, finding…
Everyone’s descent into addiction is different. The severity of the substance use disorder varies from person to person. The circumstances an individual deals with are entirely unique to them. It stands to reason that an effective rehab program can’t be a one size fits all solution. If the plunge into…
Denial is a powerful drug. It’s addictive. It’s tough to quit. Think about it for a moment though and you’ll come to the realization that denial truly does have a stronghold on an addict. But why? Well, there are likely a number of reasons but a couple of core ones…
Make no bones about it, getting someone into rehab is generally not easy. People don’t often just volunteer for it. Rarely is it as simple as saying, “I think you have a problem; can you please go to rehab?” Getting someone into treatment is tough. It’s work. But it’s worth…
The headline only brings up more questions, doesn’t it? What exactly is binge drinking? Is it technically even a problem? Before answering that main question of, “how can I stop binge drinking alcohol?”, let’s sort out what binging itself really entails. What Does It Mean to Binge Drink Alcohol? Definitions…
There is! The scourge of addiction and substance abuse in the past decades, most notably opioids, and society’s shifting view on the addiction itself has led to a surge in treatment facilities opening up. Substance use disorders, once kept in the shadows and stigmatized, have been recognized as brain disorders,…
Nestled in the foothills of Santiago Peak in the Saddleback Valley and just a quick jaunt from the glistening shores of the Pacific, it’s tough to conjure a more idyllic setting than Mission Viejo from which to start your journey of recovery. Boasting those enviable and eternally comfortable Southern California…