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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…
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Understanding the Alcohol Detox Process
The alcohol detox process is complicated, and is best done under the supervision of medical professionals and detox experts. Alcohol is available in most gas stations, grocery stores, and convenience stores, and many people don’t understand how complicated alcohol addiction is and how dangerous detoxing from it can be. There are some alcohol withdrawal symptoms…
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Relapse Prevention for Successful Sobriety
Once someone exits addiction treatment the goal is to avoid relapse and remain happy living sober. However, there is still a chance of relapse occurring. Relapsing does not make someone a failure, and it’s always possible to get back on track and get sober again. One bad day, week, or month should not cost you…
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The Value of Early Intervention for Addiction Treatment
The sooner you enter addiction treatment, the higher the chances of fewer long-term health challenges and the better the sobriety outcomes. Early intervention can save lives when it comes to substance use. Benefits of Early Intervention Early intervention and proactive addiction treatment stops substance abuse before it gets worse. As soon as you see warning…
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What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a drug and alcohol addiction treatment method that works to change an individual’s thought patterns. It is a psychological therapy that has been known to treat depression, substance abuse disorders, and anxiety. Cognitive behavioral therapy works to help you learn new ways of coping with intrusive or harmful thoughts and…
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Top Questions to Ask Your Inpatient Rehab Center
Finding the right inpatient rehab center can be overwhelming. With so many options out there it can be easy to get lost in the chaos when everyone is claiming to be the best. For inpatient rehab it’s especially important that you find a treatment center that is the right fit for your needs. Selecting the…
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What to Expect When Attending Inpatient Detox Treatment
Detox serves as the first step in addiction recovery, and it is essential to yield lasting sobriety results. The most productive method of detox for alcohol and drugs is inpatient detox treatment, because it allows for 24/7 supervision of patients. This enables medical professionals and detox experts to be able to administer medications and treatments…
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What are the Side Effects of Detoxing From Alcohol & other Drugs?
Medical detox is used to help individuals addicted to alcohol or drugs become sober. There are many different substances that can become abused, and many candidates for medical detox are addicted to multiple substances. For example, many individuals who abuse alcohol also abuse other substances including but not limited to benzodiazepine, fentanyl, opioids, or prescription…
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Do Interventions Require Rehab?
Addiction is a severe problem, and interventions can be essential in helping someone struggling with a substance use disorder (SUD). In many interventions, the primary point is to discuss rehab options. But do interventions and rehab typically go together? The answer is complicated, but the short answer is yes. Call 833.999.1941 to speak with someone…
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5 Benefits of Music for Recovery
Addiction is a complex issue that requires professional treatment—and one of the most effective forms of addiction treatment is music rehab. In this type of therapy, the way music is affecting the brain makes it ideal for people struggling with addiction. Rock to Recovery in Murrieta, California, at Solution Based Treatment & Detox (SBT) is…
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How Does Music Affect the Brain in Rehab?
Music has long been a therapeutic tool for people struggling with addiction, depression, and other mental health issues. But what exactly is music rehab, and how does it work to improve the lives of those in treatment? If you’re considering this addiction treatment technique for yourself or a loved one, it may help to know…
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Can Drug Rehab Be Forced?
Here at Solution Based Treatment & Detox, we pride ourselves on helping our clients achieve their highest potential. A key component of that mission is helping family members and friends both understand addiction and ways they can help their loved ones struggling with substance use disorder. To that end, here’s what parents, family members and…
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Where to Get Marijuana Addiction Help in Murrieta, CA
Marijuana is one of the most commonly used drugs in the United States. In 2022, about 20% of Californians over 12 reported using marijuana in the past year. And while many people use substances like this safely, the overuse or misuse of marijuana can lead to immediate or long-term unwanted consequences. In fact, almost 10%…
