Effects of Heroin Use on the Body

Effects of Heroin Use on the Body

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Even though we see a downward trend for past-year heroin use in the 12-and-over population, the number of individuals who disclosed heroin use in the 2019 National Survey of Drug Use Health exceeded the number reported almost two decades earlier by 84%.1 People begin using heroin for a variety of reasons. Some may feel pressure […]

How Addiction Impacts Your Life

How Addiction Impacts Your Life

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Addiction is a chronic medical disease that severely impacts the lives of those suffering from it. Unfortunately, the onset of addiction can’t be attributed to only one factor, with genetics, brain activity, environmental influences, and individual life experiences each playing a role and interacting. For an addict, the result is that the occasional use of […]

Alcohol and Drug Rehab in Dana Point California

Dana Point Rehab

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If someone suffers from a substance use disorder and is unsure of where to turn, our Dana Point rehab can help. We offer proven treatment methods to help end addiction. In addition, we set people up to stay sober for life. Addiction to drugs and alcohol doesn’t have to rule someone’s life. Because of this, […]

Uncovering the Link Between ADHD and Addiction

Uncovering the Link Between ADHD and Addiction

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Ben struggled all of his life to sit still and listen to his teachers. The signs of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) were clear from a young age. There was no doubt Ben was brilliant as he grew into a teenager, but he couldn’t focus on his schoolwork or remember where he left his car […]

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When Does Binge Drinking Become a Problem?

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Many of us do not have a clear idea about what constitutes a “binge” when that word refers to drinking. We may not realize it’s an issue for us until it becomes a habit. Research shows that mechanisms in our brain can make us feel like we need to increase our alcohol consumption when we […]

How to Help Someone With a Binge Drinking Problem

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that binge drinking is the deadliest form of excessive drinking in the United States. [1] If you’re reading this, you’ve taken a compassionate first step to help someone with a binge drinking problem. Binge Drinking: What It Is and Why It’s So Dangerous According to the Substance […]

Identifying the Signs of Addiction to Heroin

Identifying the Signs of Addiction to Heroin

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Medical professionals categorize addiction as a chronic disease. That definition extends to both alcohol and drug abuse. As is the case with so many chronic conditions, the initial signs of addiction to heroin can be harder to spot than one might initially think. In most cases, the telltale signs of addiction are often hidden behind […]

How To You Know If You Need Drug Detox

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Have you hit rock bottom? Are you even surprised you’re asking yourself that question? Many times, that’s what those who have substance misuse disorders or addiction will do—ask themselves if they’re at the point they need to go through detox. Wanting to know if you need a drug detox California facility’s help to recover and […]

Overdoses in Young Adults

Overdoses in Young Adults

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Substance abuse is on the rise among American teenagers and young adults. We live in a culture that heavily promotes binge drinking and partying. This promotes an exceedingly high level of mental illness. So it’s unsurprising there is a significant increase in overdoses in young adults. Vaping and marijuana use are at an all-time high […]

Why Addiction is Misunderstood

Why Addiction is Misunderstood

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We’re a nation of people who like to believe we are capable of pulling ourselves up by our bootstraps. We think we can overcome enormous obstacles just through the sheer will of our intentions and hard work. So, when we hear about those who’ve succumbed to addiction, we may choose to tell ourselves that people […]