Category: Addiction Treatment

Opioid Addiction Rates The current opioid crisis in the United States is considered a “serious” concern by The National Institute of Drug Abuse with opioid addiction accounting for 66% of drug overdoses. Opioid addiction can begin with illegal drugs (e.g. heroin, opium) or the misuse of prescription opioids (e.g. codeine, morphine, fentanyl, etc.) used as …

Inpatient vs. Outpatient Drug Rehab Anaheim If it’s time to get help with drug or alcohol dependencies but you’re feeling overwhelmed by so many unfamiliar terms and recovery-speak on the internet, then you’ve come to the right place. Using the two primary models for addiction recovery, inpatient and outpatient treatment programs, we’re going to demystify …

Drug addiction is a disease where an individual is unable to control drug use. It affects how your brain is wired and behaves. Addictive drugs act on the brain’s reward center and mechanism. They will act as a shortcut to feelings of reward and pleasure. Hence, they will also change how you process information. Some …

Last Updated: September, 2022 Overcoming addiction does not stop once you detox. You have to continue with the recovery process through rehab and aftercare programs. Getting the right rehab assistance is vital to ensuring you are successful.  California nests some of the nation’s best drug and alcohol rehab detox services on the west coast. Whether …

Alcohol use disorder (AUD), also referred to as alcoholism, is characterized by alcohol consumption that results in physical and mental issues. When an individual can’t control their alcohol consumption, abuses alcohol excessively, or tends to feel emotionally distressed when not taking alcohol, he/she is said to be an addict.  Alcoholism ranges from moderate to intense …

Last Updated: September 02, 2021 Kratom is a tropical evergreen tree. Its leaves produce a complex stimulant and an opioid-like pain-relieving effect. The plant is indigenous to Southeast Asia, where it has been used for medicinal purposes over the years. Some of its curative uses include managing pain, diarrhea, and warding off fatigue. Traditionally, the leaves …