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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 disorder (seasonal depression), but it’s also home to a variety of different activities that can remind you of joy found outside of drug and alcohol…
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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 received treatment in the last year. Binge drinking and alcohol abuse is normalized in American culture, especially amongst younger adults. Some signs of alcohol addiction…
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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 used in the late 1990s for substance use disorder to enhance the diagnosis and treatment of the condition. Applying Quantitative EEG to Substance Use Disorder…
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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 is made illegally and sold on the streets. The synthetic opioid is also commonly mixed into other substances unknowingly, resulting in deadly overdoses. How Fentanyl…
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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 heroin is in a medically supervised, accredited facility. Heroin detox should not be attempted on one’s own at home – doing so could have serious,…
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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 different forms, but all forms require opioid detox to rid the body of them. Opioids are the main cause of overdose deaths in the United…
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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 from beaches, mountains, deserts, and more. We take our clients out on adventures during their free time to show them the beauty of California and…
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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 care but still need routine support and treatment. Your treatment team will determine if a partial hospitalization program is right for you. How Partial Hospitalization…
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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 with other people in your shoes, what accreditations they hold, and what services they offer. Detox should not be done on its own and should…
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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 treatment team. Accreditations and testimonials can say a lot about an addiction recovery center. What Accreditations Does the Center Have? Accreditations are crucial for addiction…
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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 treatment plan based on their specific brain chemistry. A Brief History of Quantitative EEG Brain Mapping Quantitative EEG was first recorded as being used on…
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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. Most IOPs take place Monday through Friday, allowing clients the ability to remain in their home or choose their accommodations. Solution Based Treatment offers upscale…
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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 alcohol, opioids, prescription medications, and benzodiazepines. Substance use disorder is not a choice. Regardless of known and harmful side effects and health risks, those addicted…
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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 at a patient’s eye movements when recalling traumatic memories and can help with addiction treatment as well as mental health disorders like anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive…
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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 enjoy physical activities like hiking and working out or creative hobbies like art and music, there’s something for everyone. Connect with Nature Being outdoors with…
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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 with feelings of despair, anxiety, and lack of motivation for the future. Hitting rock bottom often follows overdose, arrest, or another negative life event stemming…
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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 when mixed with other drugs it can have serious negative effects. Individuals who abuse alcohol are more likely to consume other substances at the same…
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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 with your peers who may be having similar experiences to yourself and others. Every type of therapy has its own benefits and group therapy can…
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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 therapy or working outdoors with nature, and music therapy. Holistic therapy methods are beneficial for addiction treatment because they help you get in touch with…
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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 chemical structures, but are two different drugs. Understanding the differences between the two substances is important for understanding substance abuse and addiction to amphetamines. Adderall…
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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 prescription medication, but did you know that muscle relaxers are addictive too? Muscle relaxers are intended to be used short-term, often only being prescribed for…
