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,…
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Dating in recovery is one of the biggest challenges there is at this sensitive time in life. It is not as if relationships are banned, but recovery is about focusing on healing from addiction. After all the work and effort, a relationship can throw everything off. If it does not work out, it may result…
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People check smartphones on and off throughout the day. This causes stress and a thought process that borders on obsessive to know what is happening in other people’s lives, some of whom are just barely friends or acquaintances. Social media has a lot to do with how people perceive their health and overall wellness. Escaping…
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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…
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Salvia Addiction RehabThere 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 name…
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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) 296-7477, today. Our professionals are here to help you take the first step toward recovery to get your life back on track.…
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Orange County Hallucinogen Addiction Treatment CenterOften 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 such…
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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…
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Valium Addiction RehabThere 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 person…
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History of FlakkaThe drug Flakka is another of the new breed of synthetic or designer drugs that have been produced periodically to attempt to circumvent existing drug laws. It was introduced in 2014 and was initially especially popular in South Florida, where many cases of overdose have been reported. Like many designer drugs, it is…
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