Tag: prescription drugs and alcohol
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Understanding Different Opioids: The Rising Epidemic
Opioids can either be created from naturally occuring substances from the opium poppy plant or by synthetic methods. Opioids can come in the form of prescription medications, heroin, and fentanyl. The main use of the substance is pain relief, but when taken in larger amounts it can produce feelings of euphoria. All opioid forms are…
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Relapse Prevention Strategies for the Holidays
Labor Day has marked the unofficial end of summer and we begin to enter the long sprint of holiday season. In American society, it’s normalized that people consume substances in excess to celebrate the holidays. For people in recovery, it’s important to have strong relapse prevention strategies to avoid giving into temptations and triggers. These…
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Get to Know Solution Based Treatment
Solution Based Treatment is an accredited addiction treatment and detox center located in Murrieta, California. We help people across the country find the best treatment options possible. Our Admission Advisors help our clients or their loved one’s through the process of admission from the first call all the way to intake and assessment, and beyond. …
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Understanding the Different Addiction Treatment Levels of Care
Addiction treatment comes with multiple levels of care. Each one is meant to provide a unique type of treatment that is hyper focused on different goals. The treatment received during detox or residential rehab is going to be different from that received during partial hospitalization programs or intensive outpatient treatment. At Solution Based Treatment, each…
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Why is Detox Necessary?
Detox is needed to make a safe recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. It should always be done under the supervision of medical professionals for the most successful outcomes. Without medical supervision, those undergoing detox run the risk of life threatening complications and extreme discomfort. This step is necessary for sustainable sobriety. Recovery begins with detox,…
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Mental Health and Alcohol Addiction
Addiction is a mental health condition itself, but it can also co-occur with other conditions like anxiety, depression, or PTSD. Co-occurring mental health conditions require unique treatment that targets both diagnoses. Sometimes one diagnosis can affect the other, like in the case of addiction. Understanding Co-Occurring Mental Health Conditions Treating co-occurring mental health conditions can…
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Benefits of Sober Living Housing During Treatment
Addiction treatment is a complicated time in anyone’s life. Sober living houses are designed to allow those undergoing treatment to live in an environment with other individuals in recovery. Being in a house with people in the same situation as yourself can help you maintain motivation and build community while recovering from addiction. Maintain Motivation …
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PTSD & Addiction: Co-Occurring Conditions
Post traumatic stress disorder, known as PTSD, is a mental health condition caused by serious, dangerous life events. PTSD can be a trigger for addiction, driving an individual to drink or use drugs to cope. Substance use disorder brought on by PTSD requires mental health treatment in addition to addiction treatment. What is PTSD? PTSD…
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Group vs. Individual Therapy
Therapy is an excellent tool when it comes to the management and treatment of mental health conditions, especially substance use disorder. The two main types of therapy are group and individual. Each one serves a different purpose and may be used together or one at a time during addiction treatment. Understanding the different therapy methods…
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Will My Insurance Cover Detox & Rehab?
All insurance plans are different – some will only cover in-network providers and some will cover anywhere you choose. Finding a detox and rehab program that takes your insurance should not be overwhelming. The Solution Based Treatment admissions team helps set you up with a program that your insurance approves. There are four main types…
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Faith Based Recovery Programs
For many people, having faith can get them through tough times and joyous times. Regardless of what religion you affiliate with, faith can give you strength. It gives you hope. It gives you something to turn to in times of need. Faith based recovery programs can be beneficial for people who have previously been religious…
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Partial Hospitalization Progress vs. Intensive Outpatient Treatment
Two of the main treatment styles for addiction include partial hospitalization programs (PHP) and intensive outpatient treatment. These addiction treatment programs differ from inpatient treatment because patients are allowed to live in their own home or a non-hospital setting during their treatment process. Partial hospitalization programs and intensive outpatient treatment have fewer requirements and alternative…
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Quantitative EEG Therapy Benefits
Quantitative electroencephalography (quantitative EEG) brain mapping charts the brain’s activity when individuals experience the world around them.This form of testing allows mental health treatment professionals to customize each client’s treatment plan based on their specific brain chemistry and behavior. The Origin of Quantitative EEG Quantitative EEG was first used on humans in 1929 by Hans…
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The Dangers of Fentanyl
Fentanyl is a dangerous synthetic opioid that is 50 to 100 times stronger than other opioids. This high potency makes the drug incredibly addictive and very dangerous. Fentanyl is usually made illicitly and sold on the street in unregulated quantities. The drug can be prescribed in rare cases, but this does not account for most…
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Music Therapy in Addiction Treatment
Music therapy can be incredibly healing for people going through addiction treatment and beyond into sobriety. Addiction is a complex mental health condition that requires multi-stage, medically supervised detox and rehab. However, holistic methods like music therapy can be used in conjunction with medical treatment to provide a comprehensive recovery experience. How Does Music Therapy…
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College & Alcohol Abuse: The Normalization of Binge Drinking
College drinking culture in the U.S. has normalized alcohol abuse. Students are often drinking in excess, to the point of being sick. There is also a major issue when it comes to underage drinking. Drinking excessively, vomiting, and reckless behavior have become normalized and may be standard for college students but is actually alcohol abuse.…
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Relapse Prevention Practices
Relapse prevention involves learning coping skills that keep you in sobriety. Before a client graduates recovery treatment, they will learn strong coping mechanisms and healthy habits that make the relapse prevention process easier to stick to. Why is Relapse Prevention Necessary Having a strong relapse prevention plan in place gives those in recovery a way…
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Finding Fun in Sobriety
Sobriety unlocks a new type of fun for recovered individuals. Instead of being ruled by drugs and alcohol, you can let loose and live in the present. Get In Tune with Nature Stepping outside and soaking up the fresh air and sunlight is good for you in sobriety. Sunlight is known to boost your mood…
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Warning Signs of a Bad Detox Center
There are many detox centers across the United States, all of them claiming to be the best one. If you’re looking into detox for yourself or others, chances are you are in crisis and don’t want to have to do a deep dive on every detox center you are considering. We’ve laid out the top…
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Telling Loved Ones You’re Attending Detox & Rehab
Seeking detox and rehab treatment is an excellent first step in the sobriety journey. Detox sets you up to be able to recover fully but ridding your body of the toxins from drugs and alcohol. However, telling friends and family that you’re attending addiction treatment is often the most intimidating part. Whether your loved ones…
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Addiction Treatment for Men vs. Women
Addiction treatment styles can vary based on gender. Men and women perceive things and experience the world through different lenses. Addiction and the trauma that comes along with it can differ from man to woman, which is why women-only and men-only addiction treatment can be beneficial. The benefit of gender specific addiction treatment lies in…
