Rehab News Blog
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Benefits of California Partial Hospitalization Programs
California is a picturesque location to participate in a partial hospitalization program for many reasons. The sunny climate is known to boost your mood and reduce chances of seasonal affective
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Signs of Alcohol Addiction
Alcohol addiction is becoming more common amongst Americans. According to a study done in 2022, 2.2 million adults aged 18 and older reported having some form of alcohol addiction and
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Quantitative EEG for Substance Use Disorder
Quantitative EEG is a brain mapping technology that can be used to diagnose and monitor the progression of mental health conditions, including substance use disorder. The technology began to be
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The Difference Between Fentanyl & Morphine
Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is similar to morphine but is known to be nearly 100 times stronger. Fentanyl can be a prescription drug, but in many cases it
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The Heroin Detox Process – What to Expect
Heroin is an incredibly intense drug derived from morphine. Before you can begin your rehabilitation and sobriety journey, you must participate in heroin detox. The safest way to detox from
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Understanding the Opioid Detox Process
Opioids are a highly addictive drug that includes synthetic substances like fentanyl, prescription pain medication like oxycodone, morphine, and codeine, as well as heroin. The substance can come in many
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Southern California is the Best Place to Detox in the U.S.
California detox centers are located in the warm, sunny climate that makes you smile just stepping outside. Located in Murrieta, California – Solution Based Treatment facilities are about an hour
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Partial Hospitalization Programs After Inpatient Treatment
Partial hospitalization programs (PHP) are introduced to individuals who have previously completed inpatient treatment. This type of program is beneficial for people who are ready to be done with residential
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Finding the Right Detox Program
Finding a detox program that meets your needs and makes you feel safe is important to your addiction treatment and overall recovery. You need to focus on their previous success
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Why You Need to Research Your Addiction Recovery Center
Taking the leap and entering treatment can be intimidating and finding the right addiction recovery center is crucial. A recovery center should make you feel comfortable and confident in your
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How Has Quantitative EEG Brain Mapping Revolutionized Modern Medicine?
Quantitative electroencephalography (quantitative EEG) is a brain mapping process that measures brain wave patterns and thought processes. This type of testing enables mental health treatment professionals to customize their client’s
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Intensive Outpatient Treatment for Recovery After Relapse
Intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) is a form of rehab that comes after detox. Unlike inpatient treatment, patients can leave the program and go home at the end of each day.
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Everything You Need to Know about Alcohol Detox and Drug Detox
Reviewed and Approved by Tamara LaFontaine, LMFT. Addiction is a mental health condition where an individual becomes dependent on one or more substances. Commonly abused substances that require detox include
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EMDR Therapy for Substance Use Disorder
EMDR therapy stands for “eye movement desensitization and reprocessing” therapy. It is used to treat past traumas and conditions that are caused from stress and emotional responses. EMDR therapy looks
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Sober Living Activities to Prevent Relapse
Sober living brings you a higher quality of life and opens up new opportunities. Finding the right activities for your interests plays a crucial role in relapse prevention. Whether you
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Bouncing Back From Hitting Rock Bottom
For many people, hitting rock bottom is the moment they recognize that they need to see professional help for addiction. Rock bottom looks different for everyone but it generally comes
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How Alcohol Can Exacerbate Drug Use
Alcohol is found in most grocery and convenience stores around the country, and its accessibility makes many people forget how dangerous the substance can be. Alcohol is a depressant, and
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Benefits of Group Counseling for Addiction Treatment
During addiction treatment, you will participate in many different types of therapy – including group therapy. Group therapy is led by a professional therapist or clinician and brings you together
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Holistic Addiction Therapy Methods
Holistic addiction therapy focuses on the well-being and support of the entire body for a complete or “whole” healing process. Common holistic therapy methods include physical activity, artistic outlets, horticulture
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Meth vs Adderall: Understanding the Differences
Methamphetamine or “meth” was developed in the early 20th century, derived from its parent drug amphetamine. Amphetamine also makes Adderall when combined with dextroamphetamine. Meth and Adderall both share similar
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Are Muscle Relaxers Addictive?
Prescription medications can save your life, but when used incorrectly they can become addictive and harm your health. You may be familiar with the addictive properties of narcotics and similar
