An adjustment disorder is not what it sounds like. In fact, it is mostly about how a person copes with what is going on around them. They may have a diagnosable condition which causes what seems like abnormal behavior. This may be paired as a co-occurring (dual diagnosis) disorder along with substance abuse. People who…
The consequences of using heroin are heavy for people who experience the drug for the first time or multiple times. Overdose is a real threat, as with relapses, when people are trying to get clean. It can be a very difficult drug to quit using. Post-treatment challenges have no easy answers, but there are some…
An addiction disorder is defined as a condition where a person feels compelled to do something like use drugs or drink alcohol and cannot stop. They experience a negative impact on their lives, including career or school, relationships, and health. They do not understand there is a problem or the extent to which it goes,…
Heroin and other drugs do not directly cause a high for people. It is the effect of these substances on neurotransmitters that cause feelings of pleasure or euphoria. The chemical substances the body uses to send signals and get things done suddenly are lighting up in the brain. Manipulating these is dangerous. It is essential…
Salvia Addiction Rehab There are many legal substances, that can also be quite dangerous. Salvia is one of them. Currently, it is not regulated by the Controlled Substances Act, but many states in the U.S., as well as other nations, have passed laws that regulate the use of salvia. Salvia is a perennial herb (full…
Orange County Ecstasy Addiction Treatment Center If you or someone you love suffers from ecstasy dependency, give one of our experienced professionals at our ecstasy addiction treatment center in Laguna Beach a call, 877.279.1777, today. Our professionals are here to help you take the first step toward recovery to get your life back on track.…
Orange County Hallucinogen Addiction Treatment Center Often associated with psychedelic drugs, such as LSD and ecstasy (learn more about our ecstasy addiction treatment center in Laguna Beach), hallucinogens profoundly distort an individual’s perception of reality. Hallucinogens can be either naturally occurring, like peyote, or synthetic. The danger of hallucinogen abuse is the chemical make-up of…
Many drugs are taken for legitimate purposes but are actually addictive themselves. Methadone is one of these drugs; it is typically used to help people with disabling pain and other side effects that come with withdrawal from other narcotic drugs. However, methadone itself is extremely addictive, to the point where it frequently replaces the drug…
Valium Addiction Rehab There are many addictive drugs that can be abused; these even include drugs prescribed by doctors. Valium, also known as diazepam, is one such drug. It is a benzodiazepine often prescribed by physicians to help people with anxiety disorders, muscle spasms and/or alcohol withdrawal symptoms. Valium produces a relaxed feeling in the…
Different drugs have a variety of effects on the system. Hallucinogens cause people to lose touch with reality and experience hallucinations. These drugs are focused on at the hallucinogen addiction treatment center in California. They are also divided into subcategories. Dissociative drugs are a type of hallucinogen that causes individuals to feel detached from reality…