Friday, May 13th, 2022
How to Heal the Brain After Alcoholism
The human brain is an incredible organ. It has the great ability to heal itself over time, even after major trauma. Despite this fact, prolonged alcohol abuse can have...
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Wednesday, March 9th, 2022Is Rehab In Northern California Right For You?
Drug and alcohol rehab can help you or your loved one regain control of your life from the damage of addiction. Ocean Hills Recovery offers substance abuse treatment for...Read More -
Wednesday, December 15th, 2021What to Expect in the Early Stages of Recovery
According to the National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics, addiction is a powerful disease that affects over 20 million people each year in the U.S. alone.1 With over 93,000...Read More -
Friday, December 10th, 2021Does Polysubstance Abuse Make Rehab More Difficult?
Addiction to one substance is serious enough, but polysubstance abuse — addiction to several substances — is a little more complicated. That doesn’t mean polysubstance abuse can’t be treated....Read More -
Thursday, December 2nd, 2021Can Drug Abuse Cause Congestive Heart Failure?
As we’ll explore, there is growing evidence showing that drug abuse can cause congestive heart failure. Even in recovery, many people still must deal with the complications of drug...Read More -
Tuesday, November 30th, 2021Real Talk: What Is the Average Lifespan of a Heroin Addict?
Overall, heroin use is declining in the U.S., but it is hardly news worth celebrating due to the continuing toll the drug takes on individuals, families, and communities. According...Read More -
Thursday, November 11th, 2021California Laws Regarding Substance Abuse
Over the past several decades, California laws regarding substance abuse have changed substantially. The Fair Sentencing Act (FSA), which then-President Barack Obama signed in 2010, might be the most...Read More -
Saturday, November 6th, 2021Warning: 5 of the Newest Street Drugs
Each year we see new drugs come into the country and wreak havoc in our community. We know the name of common drugs like heroin or crack, but some...Read More -
Monday, November 1st, 2021Top 5 Reasons Why Rehab Improves Your Life
Deciding to go to rehab for a substance abuse disorder is a significant decision that will forever change your life. It’s the beginning of learning to live sober and...Read More -
Tuesday, October 26th, 2021Is There Any Amount Of Acceptable Alcohol During Pregnancy?
Future mothers may wonder: is drinking any amount of acceptable alcohol during pregnancy? Studies reveal that 1 in 9 pregnant women reported drinking alcohol in the past 30 days.1 Despite...Read More
