MAT for alcohol use disorder

How does MAT for alcohol use disorder work?

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Alcohol use disorder is a disease that can be characterized by uncontrolled drinking, and a compulsion surrounding alcohol. The number of Americans who struggle with alcohol is staggering, and very few of those who struggle actually overcome their addiction to alcohol. Many people try over and over again to get and remain sober, to no […]

intervention

Mistakes to Avoid During an Intervention

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A successful intervention can be a life-changing event. An unsuccessful one can have devastating consequences. To increase the chances of positive outcomes, it is important to understand which mistakes to avoid during an intervention. What is an Intervention? An intervention is a gathering of friends and loved ones for the purpose of convincing someone to […]

Understanding the side effects of meth use

The Side Effects of Meth Use

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Meth is a highly addictive drug. Consequently, using it even just a few times can lead to a full-blown substance use disorder. Once the side effects of meth start, a person will need professional help getting off the drug. Trying to detox alone usually does not work. Additionally, a person puts themselves at risk when […]

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Motivational Interviewing in Addiction Treatment

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One of the biggest challenges people face when struggling with addiction is being motivated to take the first steps toward recovery and sobriety. After all, many people develop alcoholism or substance use disorder (SUD) by using substances as a way of coping. Giving up this coping mechanism can seem scary. Often people do not know […]

Rehab in Northern California

Is Rehab In Northern California Right For You?

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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 residents of Northern California looking for a new environment to begin recovery. Traveling out of Northern California for rehab can change your outlook and help you […]

What to Expect in the First Stages of Recovery

What to Expect in the Early Stages of Recovery

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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 overdose deaths reported in 2020, understanding recovery options and treatment services are more critical than ever before to people in all stages of recovery and non-addicts […]

Does Polysubstance Abuse Make Rehab More Difficult?

Does Polysubstance Abuse Make Rehab More Difficult?

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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. It just means that care must be of the highest quality. Caregivers must be knowledgeable and experienced in a range of substances. How Polysubstance Abuse Happens […]

drug and alcohol rehab in Orange County CA

What We Treat

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Begin Your Recovery at our Drug Rehab in San Juan Capistrano, CA While San Juan Capistrano is usually a destination for those who are seeking a beautiful vacation, it is also home to our transformative drug and alcohol rehab center. Ocean Hills Recovery is here to help you receive the addiction treatment you deserve here […]

Can Drug Abuse Cause Congestive Heart Failure?

Can Drug Abuse Cause Congestive Heart Failure?

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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 use and heart failure.  Heart failure is estimated to affect just under 6 million people each year in the United States. It’s a serious and prevalent […]

Real Talk: What Is the Average Lifespan of a Heroin Addict?

Real Talk: What Is the Average Lifespan of a Heroin Addict?

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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 to the Council on Foreign Relations, nearly 70,000 people died from opioid overdoses in 2020 in the U.S.1 Heroin is responsible for almost a third of […]