Dementia is typically a mental disorder that causes a person’s memory to deteriorate over time. While this is more commonly a genetic disorder that is passed down from one generation to the next (if your parents or grandparents suffered from dementia you are at greater risk), there are external factors that can bring about dementia.…
Hospitals and physicians typically do their best to provide the most optimal pain management solutions for patients. However, the potency of some painkillers causes some patients to develop an addiction. If you find yourself addicted to prescription medication, our prescription drug addiction treatment center in Laguna Beach Ca, provides a comprehensive addiction treatment needed to…
Addiction doesn’t have a single solution. Everyone is unique. You have your own set of beliefs and needs. And sometimes, these needs are tied to their own gender identity. While some people may do well in a coed setting, others will thrive in a facility that takes a gendered approach. So before you enroll in…
Are you terrified of small, enclosed spaces? Do you know someone who freezes up at the thought of getting on a plane? Fears such as these are relatively common, and many people who have them are able to conquer their reluctance and still manage to take the elevator or fly home for the holidays. For…
Depression and addiction are often closely linked, but this may surprise some people. After all, they might know someone who’s the life of the party when he drinks. But behind closed doors, a person who abuses drugs and alcohol can be profoundly depressed. Even worse, the addiction feeds into the depression, and vice versa. However,…
Flakka is a risky synthetic stimulant that’s recently taken over the streets because it’s so affordable. Its effects are similar to meth. So a person might experience hyperactivity and aggression. But it’s a human-made substance designed to be chemically identical to the African khat shrub. Because the drug takes a person through highs and lows…
If you have stopped using Xanax, then you may experience symptoms of Xanax withdrawal. Learn how to detect the signs of Xanax withdrawal and get professional help at our Xanax addiction treatment center in Laguna Beach, CA. Under the supervision of licensed and experienced medical staff, you received tapered doses of medication to help avoid the…
Drug withdrawal can occur when a person quits using drugs or drinking. When dual diagnosis enters the picture, mental health issues complicate the situation and require dual diagnosis treatment. A variety of treatments exist now for people with dual diagnosis disorder, including group recovery, individual therapy, medication, and specific therapy just for people with addiction…
Going to see family around the holidays can bring out the most challenging emotions for people. It is a great time of celebration, but it is also challenging in many ways. Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years can be daunting to face when sober. That first holiday sober can be especially difficult, especially if others may…
EMDR is also known as eye-movement desensitization and reprocessing. This specific form of therapy is offered to those who suffer from past trauma or neglect, PTSD, or adjustment issues. They refine the technique of using lateral eye movements to help people process the effects of trauma. During the procedure, the therapist has the individual think…