Alcohol & Drug Addiction
New Dawn’s Chemical Dependency programs cover the full continuum of care starting with our Detox and Residential facilities in Orangevale, CA and dedicated teen and adult facilities for Partial Hospitalization (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient (IOP) throughout the Sacramento Region.
Learn more about our Whole Person Approach including the Holistic and Experiential Therapies specifically for Addiction as well as the Core Therapies offered at all of our programs.
Learn about what makes our programs stand above the rest.
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Citrus Heights, CA
Adolescent PHP/IO
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Orangevale, CA
Adult Residential
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Sacramento, CA
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Alcohol
Alcoholism is the third most common mental illness and affects more than 14 million people in the United States.
Alcohol addiction differs from alcohol abuse in that one can become tolerant requiring more frequent and
substantial amounts of alcohol in order to feel its effects, or experience withdrawal without use. Addiction can also be characterized by drinking more or
for a longer period of time than planned and having trouble reducing your use. Possible signs of an alcohol problem include drinking alone to escape problems
or for the purpose of getting drunk, hiding alcohol in unusual places, becoming aggravated when alcohol is not accessible, and drinking despite negative
consequences. Attaining abstinence is possible, but without treatment results tend to be temporary.
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Cocaine
Like alcohol dependence, cocaine dependence includes a tolerance build up to the drug withdrawal, using large quantities of the drug or for a longer period of time than intended, a strong craving to use,
and unsuccessful attempts to stop using despite negative consequences.
Withdrawal symptoms can include suppressed appetite, insomnia, irritability and cocaine
cravings. Cocaine addiction also increases the risk for suicide, violence and dangerous sexual interactions.
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Marijuana
Many studies now show that marijuana dependency develops in approximately 4% of Americans and shares many symptoms of tobacco withdrawal including anger, irritability, decreased appetite, insomnia, and drug cravings.
These symptoms tend to last between one to three weeks which can interfere with the attempt to quit using marijuana. Continued marijuana use develops increased risk for depression and abuse
other drugs and alcohol.
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Heroin
The physical addiction to heroin can occur within one to two weeks of daily use.
Like other drugs, a tolerance can be developed requiring higher doses to achieve a high. Often heroin use is
concurrent with other opiates, particularly if heroin is not available. Physical withdrawal symptoms may include sweating, muscle pain, insomnia, anxiety,
tremors and vomiting.
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Methamphetamine
Methamphetamine creates a great concern due to its accessibility, varying chemical makeup and highly addictive qualities.
It is fairly typical for addiction to occur within one or two uses. Meth addiction has the tell-tale signs
of significant weight loss, lack of routine (except to get high), rotting teeth, lack of personal hygiene, facial and body sores, and sleep deprivation.
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Prescription Drugs
Addiction to prescription drugs occurs similar to illegal drug addiction, and can be avoided by following the directions and use for the prescription drugs.
Changing dosage of a drug without doctor consent and sharing prescriptions that can increase drug dependency.
Prescription drugs can be categorized into 5 main groups:
Painkillers: Opioids such as codine and morphine. Other painkillers include oxycodone (OxyContin), hydrocodone (Vicodin, Norco), meperidine (Demerol),
hydromorphone (Dilaudid), meperidine (Demerol), diphenoxylate (Lomotil) and proposyphene (Darvon).
CNS depressants/Tranquilizers: These benzodiazepine depressants are often used to treat anxiety disorders or insomnia and include alprazolam (Xanax),
diazepam (Valium), and triazolam (Halcion).
Barbiturates: Barbiturates are depressants prescribed to treat insomnia, tension, anxiety. Examples are phenobarbital (Luminal), pentobarbital (Nembutal),
and mephobarbital (Mebaral).
Stimulants: Stimulants are can be found as over the counter diet pills, or prescribed for ADHD or obesity. Methylphenidate (Ritalin, Concerta) and
dextroamphetamine (Dexedrin, Adderall) fall under the category of stimulants.
Dextromethorphan (DMX):Cough and cold medications use DMX as the active cough suppressant.
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Does the program offer a "Treatment Guarantee" ?
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Is the program and curriculum focused specifically on your disorder?
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Is the treatment approach evidence-based and backed by successful outcomes? |
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Is the Clinical Director a Licensed Psychologist? |
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Is the facility gender specific and therapeutic? |
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Is the Medical Director involved in treatment planning and staff trainings? |
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Does the program offer a complete Continuum of Care? |
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Will you be sharing group time with others that do not have your disorder? |
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Is the program In-Network with most insurances? |
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Are the Treatment Center's fees Transparent? |
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Does the program offer comprehensive Family Therapy lead by licensed therapists? |
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Will a dedicated Counselor manage all aspects of your treatment planning? |
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Does the program offer support and counseling for smokers? |
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Is affordable housing offered for outpatient clients? |
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