When you think about cocaine, what comes to mind? Maybe you remember your high school friends sneaking it out of their parent’s medicine cabinets, or maybe you think of the wild parties you’ve heard about from distant relatives. But what…
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Benefits of Acupuncture Treatment at an Addiction Recovery in Sacramento
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Acupuncture is a centuries-old alternative medicine treatment developed in China in which very thin needles are placed into the skin in strategic locations. A virtually painless process, it is used to treat a wide range of conditions. We use it…
Seeking Drug Treatment in Sacramento? A Life Coach Can Help.
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If you are looking to recover from a drug or alcohol addiction, the good news is that there are many different types of resources available to you. The insights into the source(s) of your addiction that you can get from…
Residential or Day Treatment? Sacramento Rehab Explains Advantages of Each
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There are many ways to pursue treatment at a Sacramento rehab for drug or alcohol addiction. One important decision to make is whether you will seek residential or day treatment. Each has distinct advantages you’ll want to consider. How Do…
What is Personal Empowerment? A Detox Program in Sacramento Explains.
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One of the most emotionally painful and frustrating things about addiction is the feeling that you’ve lost control of your life. While that sensation may actually seem positive initially, since “losing yourself” in addiction means temporarily avoiding any unpleasant aspects…
Sacramento Rehab Shares How to Select a Program for Your Teen
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As a parent or caregiver, one of the hardest things is seeing your teen in the grip of a drug or alcohol addiction. But when you decide it’s time to get help, deciding how and where to seek treatment can…
Addiction Treatment in Sacramento Explains Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
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One of the most powerful drivers in the developing of an addiction is avoidance. Many people seeking addiction treatment in Sacramento have become dependent on drugs or alcohol because substance abuse helped them temporarily avoid dealing with painful issues in their…
Addiction Rehab in Sacramento Lists Signs of Opioid Abuse
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Opioids are a kind of medication typically used to relieve pain. They work by attaching to certain receptors on cells, thereby decreasing the transmission of pain signals to the brain. Opioids (which technically refers to man-made versions of a substance…
Outpatient Drug Rehab in Sacramento Sees the Connection Between Sexual Abuse and Addiction
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Survivors of sexual abuse face a whole host of physical, mental, and emotional challenges. In particular, the trauma of abuse can result in depression and anxiety, low self-esteem, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Experiencing sexual abuse can also increase the…
Sacramento Rehab Explains What Kids with Addiction Need to Hear from Parents
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Communicating successfully with children and young adults can be challenging under any circumstances. Having a meaningful conversation with a child who is struggling with addiction can be especially difficult. However, maintaining your connection with your adolescent during this pivotal time…
