Alcohol is so intertwined with our day-to-day lives and so widely accepted that we rarely take a second to consider the implications of that and what it means for quitting. We have drinks while watching the game, drinks to celebrate weddings, birthdays or promotions, drinks at networking events, and the list goes on. It’s just … Read more
Addiction is insidious in the way it latches onto you and takes full control of your life. The cycle of use serves to build an ever-increasing tolerance which means you need progressively more and more of the substance just to get by and stave off withdrawal symptoms. It’s a slow-motion train wreck. The path into … Read more
Watching someone you love descend into addiction is a brutal thing to witness. You feel absolutely helpless and it seems like whatever you do or say is wrong. Somehow it all seems to backfire and further entrench self-destruction. The distance between you and them – and them and everyone else who loves them – grows … Read more
The straightforward answer is that it depends. Each and every substance, be it alcohol, cocaine, benzodiazepines or opioids, stays in your body for different lengths of time. So, the answer to how long does detox last is essentially reliant on what you’re taking as well as how dependent you’ve become on that particular drug or … Read more
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 and located outside of the … Read more
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, something that has made seeking … Read more
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 are always critical. Everything is … Read more
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 are ego and pride. No … Read more
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 addiction is unique, the journey out needs … Read more
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 the right program can be … Read more
