Marijuana is the most commonly used drug in the United States, and its use can cause a number of health issues affecting both the body and brain. While there are many marijuana use supporters who believe smoking the drug has no negative side effects, research says otherwise. If you or a loved one are struggling…
Don’t believe someone if they tell you that you’ll enjoy detox. Purging your system of drugs you have become dependent on throws your mind and your body for a loop. Detox can bring on symptoms so severe that you may want to use even more drugs. Unfortunately, many try to go it alone and detox…
One of the most effective parts of getting treatment for drug or alcohol addiction is having access to an addiction support group for the person in need of treatment and their family. If you’re a family member of someone struggling with addiction, one who is currently in substance use disorder treatment, or they are in…
Codependent relationships exist when someone influential in your life encourages self-destructive behavior. When you are battling an addiction, this is the last kind of person you want in your life. You want to sever ties with this person (or persons) and the behavior they encourage. At Solution Based Treatment, we work with all of our…
For the millions of people in the world suffering from substance use disorders, many of them have mental health issues at the same time and don’t even realize it. In the past, each issue was treated separately, but in the last 30 years, it has become common practice to treat them together as co-occurring disorders,…
An overdose is more than scary. It’s life-threatening, and if you survive it, the effects will stay with you for your entire life. Sadly, overdosing is all too common in our society. It can happen at any time, and to people you would least expect. You don’t have to be a long-time drug user to…
Summer is usually a time to kick back, relax, and have a little fun. But figuring out how you will manage your sobriety during all of the summer fun can be stressful. The challenge will be even greater if your sobriety is new and you are hanging out with people who are not sober. But…
As summer approaches, many Americans look forward to Memorial Day weekend as a chance to kick back and unwind by gathering with friends and family at backyard parties, barbecues, and more. Unfortunately, these three-day holiday weekends do not encourage sober living and can be difficult for people who suffer from addiction. The temptations can be…
We don’t do this work for the glamour, but it sure is nice to be recognized. Scott Brown, the founder of Solution Based Treatment & Detox in Murrieta, CA, received mention in The Business of Care section of MirrorReview’s latest issue. Read the article here: The Business of Care. Brown has received plenty of accolades…
Benzodiazepines – also called “benzos” – include Xanax, Klonopin, and Valium, among many other drugs. These medications work well for the treatment of severe anxiety and seizures. But they are highly addictive, and unfortunately, too many medical doctors and psychiatrists overprescribe benzos. As a result, addiction in the United States is at an all-time high,…