Drug Rehab Center
AddictionFinding an accredited drug rehab center with evidence-based treatment programs is a must when dealing with aggravated drug addiction and co-occurring psychological issues. At Dana Point Rehab Campus, we offer the highest quality of holistic…
Valium Abuse Signs & Side Effects
AddictionFor many Valium users, this common medication is a source of relief for various symptoms. From anxiety disorders to withdrawal symptoms, there are numerous ailments that Valium can help treat. Unfortunately, in some cases, Valium use can quickly…
How Do I Help Someone Struggling With Drug Addiction?
AddictionStruggling with addiction can make you feel powerless, whether you're the addict or someone who loves them. We all want to help people be better, but even professionals can find it difficult to help addicts at the time. For an untrained person,…
California Addiction Statistics
Addiction
Addiction and substance use disorders affect hundreds of thousands of California residents every year. Without professional treatment at drug rehab, many of these individuals face a higher risk of mental illness, life-threatening…
Substance Abuse Statistics in Orange County
Addiction
As the third-most populous county in California, Orange County is home to a number of beautiful beaches and major attractions that make it a fun destination and home for more than three million people. However, Orange County has its problems…
7 Ways Alcohol Abuse Can Affect the Brain and Mental Function
Addiction
If you don’t drink alcohol, there’s no reason to start, says the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Drinking alcohol in moderation or not at all is key to avoiding related negative health consequences—including…
What Does It Mean to Self-Medicate, and How Can It Lead to Addiction?
Addiction
Drugs and alcohol are relatively easy to access in the United States, where within the last 30 days, an estimated 48.4% of people used at least one prescription drug, and nearly 55% of people drank alcohol, report the CDC and National…
What Are the 10 Guiding Principles of Recovery?
Addiction
Modern science has made vast steps forward into understanding the science of addiction and mental health. While these fields are complex and multifaceted, they exist in a distilled form as the 10 guiding principles to the process of recovery.…
The 5 Stages of Recovery
Addiction
Once someone who's suffering from addiction makes the decision to pick up the pieces of their lives, they have a complex journey ahead. While every individual has their own unique experience, successes, and pitfalls, recovery occurs in five…
Alcoholism: Signs and Symptoms
AddictionAlcoholism is widespread in the U.S., where an estimated 14.1 million adults are diagnosed with alcohol use disorder, reports the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA). This number may even be higher, as it doesn’t include…