Addiction to benzodiazepines, often called “benzos,” remains extremely common in the United States. Detox is an essential step in kicking the habit. Certain benzos, especially alprazolam (Xanax), come with an increased risk of seizures or other serious health consequences if a person attempts to reduce their regimen of use rapidly. Never go “cold turkey” off…
Meth detox and rehab can take you on a roller coaster ride. At times, it can feel grueling, yet other moments will be exciting and optimistic. Understanding the stages of meth withdrawal can give you a leg up on getting through all the stages. Knowing what to expect can help you remember that even the…
Heroin addiction is a growing problem in Southern California. Because of the opioid epidemic, those who are already addicted to prescription pills may turn to heroin as a less expensive alternative. At a drug and alcohol detox center, people can rid their bodies of harmful substances, including heroin, and start a fresh chapter. If you…
Marijuana is the most commonly used illicit drug in the United States. As it becomes legalized for medical and recreational use in more and more states, it is becoming more socially acceptable. But this does not mean it is harmless; alcohol is a legally and socially acceptable substance, and the destructive nature of alcoholism is…
Falling employment rates in Murrieta, California can be a source of stress for many residents. When you’ve lost a job or been laid off, you can lose your daily routine and sense of purpose. Turning to drugs or alcohol can be tempting as a way to numb feelings or cure boredom. Dealing with addiction early…
Being able to recognize and deal with alcohol withdrawal symptoms isn’t easy. Receiving treatment and support at an inpatient alcohol detox center like Solution Based Treatment can give you or a loved one the best medically supervised treatment available to deal with the difficult withdrawal symptoms associated with detox. The emotional and physical distress experienced…
For people struggling with substance use disorder and looking to stop, quitting “cold turkey” is really not an option that has much success. The idea that you can simply stop your alcohol consumption on your own rather than going through a structured process of detox under medical supervision is not realistic. Attending an alcohol detox…
Quitting cold turkey might sound easy, but it’s not. The idea is that someone struggling with substance use disorder can successfully reach sobriety by strictly stopping their use of the addictive substance all at once, rather than weaning themselves off the substance over time under medical supervision. The cold turkey method is not ideal, and…
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…
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…