When you first decide to sober up at a San Diego rehab, it can be easy enough to lose track of your goals. And, for those who are yet to make the commitment to sobriety, it can be hard to remember exactly why sobriety is … Read more
For many years, addiction was typically treated in a fairly linear fashion. People with addictions were prescribed cognitive behavioral therapy, tools to practice abstinence, and encouraged to attend group meetings. This basic addiction treatment program works for a lot of people. However, it is becoming … Read more
Many drugs of abuse have a strong impact on the brain’s dopamine system. This system is naturally involved in providing people with a sense of reward and accomplishment. It’s nature’s way of encouraging us to engage in healthy behaviors. Unfortunately, abusing the system can cause … Read more
If you have completed a program at San Diego drug rehab centers or sobered up on your own, then you have already accomplished one of the most difficult and rewarding things you might ever do. Congratulations! However, now that you’ve done that, it’s equally important … Read more
Fentanyl is an opiate that is used for pain relief. While it is related to other opioid prescription painkillers, it is far stronger than many of them, extremely addictive and deadly. What does Fentanyl do? Like other opioids, Fentanyl increases the production of dopamine. As … Read more
When you first hear the term addiction, chances are that your mind wanders immediately to substance addictions. Addictions to drugs, alcohol, and even herbal supplements are often considered the most dangerous problems treated at San Diego drug treatment centers. And, while these addictions are certainly … Read more
When most people think of addiction, the first thing that comes to mind is substance addiction: addiction to drugs or alcohol. However, substance addiction is only one class of addiction. Behavioral addictions, such as love addiction, are another class entirely. Unfortunately, behavioral addictions such as … Read more
Addictions create a number of challenges, not just for the addicted people themselves but for those that they love and care about. If you have been in a relationship with somebody struggling with addiction, you may be interested in learning how to repair any damage … Read more
Trauma and addiction are often interlinked. Trauma can cause mental and emotional scars which can lead to addiction, and addiction can lead to dangerous behavior that can cause trauma. Understanding how to manage both trauma and addiction is an important part of the healing process … Read more
When people discuss addiction and its causes, we often turn towards mental health. Emotional health is one of the many different aspects of our mental health, and it’s important to consider the implications of our emotional health when we are discussing the reality of addiction. … Read more
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