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How To Send a Family Member to Rehab

Anyone who has a family member suffering from addiction knows how heartbreaking it is to witness. Often, any attempts you make to share your concerns with the loved one are met with denial or anger. It is a difficult and sensitive topic to broach,…

How Long Does Suboxone Block Opiates?

Blog, Detox, Opiate Addiction

When you are ready to begin to receive treatment for an opiate use disorder, your first step is to complete a medical detox. Suboxone is a drug that is often prescribed to help reduce withdrawal symptoms and manage intense drug cravings. But…

What to Expect When Tapering Off Alcohol

Alcohol Addiction, Blog, Detox, Substance Abuse

Even when alcohol manages to gain a grip over every single part of your life, it can still be hard to embrace the idea of going sober. There are many reasons why a person hesitates to get sober and healthy, and one of the biggies is the dread…

Tired of Thinking About Drinking

Blog, News, Substance Abuse

Maybe you are trying to cut back on your drinking, but all you do is dwell on thoughts of alcohol. Or, you might be in addiction recovery and find yourself obsessing about drinking. If you are tired of thinking about drinking, this blog is for…

Panic Attacks and Extreme Anxiety After Quitting Drinking Alcohol

Blog, Rehab, Substance Abuse

Anxiety After Quitting Drinking When you entered recovery, you may not have been prepared for some of the discomforts that can occur in sobriety. One of these is anxiety, and it can catch you off guard. If you are asking, “Why do I get extreme…

How is CBT Used to Treat Alcoholism

Blog, Mental Health, News, Substance Abuse, Treatments & Therapies

The effective treatment of alcohol use disorder depends on a multi-pronged approach. Of all the various treatment elements, the use of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is the very cornerstone of addiction treatment. CBT is an evidence-based…

What to Expect in Gabapentin Withdrawal

News, Substance Abuse

Gabapentin Withdrawal Symptoms, Sighs & Side Effects You may have developed a dependence on gabapentin after long-term use, and now wish to stop taking it. Learn here about what to expect in gabapentin withdrawal. What Is Gabapentin? Gabapentin…

What To Do If You Relapse on Drugs and/or Alcohol

Blog, News, Rehab, Substance Abuse

When it comes to succeeding in recovery from substance use, identifying the potential hazards in advance is key to protecting the new life you have worked so hard to shape. Relapse can and does happen no matter how committed someone may be to…

What is a Substance Abuse Evaluation?

Blog, Substance Abuse

There are a variety of reasons why someone might find themselves being assessed for a drug or alcohol use disorder. So, what is a substance abuse evaluation and what can you expect? What Is a Substance Abuse Evaluation? When drug or alcohol…

How to Choose the Best Medical Detox Program in Pasadena

Blog, News, Rehab

Medical detoxification is an essential part of a person’s recovery from addiction. Addiction is a serious, chronic neurological disorder that causes a person to compulsively seek and use a drug or illicit substance even when that substance…