Understanding Prescription Drug Addiction
Did you know that every single day there are over 2,500 adolescents, from the ages of 12 up to 17 who will abuse some type of prescription pain reliever in the United States? While the abuse of prescription drugs is most widely seen in the U.S., it is an issue that faces communities all over…
How to Help Yourself or a Loved One Choose a Rebab
Addiction is an unfortunate reality of this world and it is something that is extremely damaging to relationships, families and people in general. Alcohol and drugs are two of the most commonly abused substances and both are very dangerous items that can destroy the health and wreck the lives not only of the addict, but…
What to Look for in a Young Adult Drug Rehab Center
There are many rehab centers out there for drug addiction treatment in Malibu, there is one out there that’s right for you. Understanding that there are many approaches in treatment is important, but you will need to find an option that you are comfortable with. That’s where Serenity Malibu comes in; we specialize in individualized…
The Use and Consequences of Street Drugs
There is no question that street drug addiction, or illegal drug use, is a continued plague in the US, at epidemic levels. The fact is that drug addiction does not discriminate and can affect men, women, and even children of all socioeconomic backgrounds, races, and occupations. The fact is that for many that are suffering…
Making a Positive Decision to Turn Your Life Around
One of the most concerning things about society today is the widespread use and abuse of drugs and alcohol. These substances can be very addicting and cause the user to develop a dependence on them. As time goes on, the addictive substance has more and more harmful effects on the body and it becomes harder…
Allowing Treatment to Help Restore Your Life
Drug and alcohol addiction is a tragic situation that many people have experienced. If they themselves have never struggled with a harmful addiction to drugs or alcohol, they know someone who has or currently still is struggling. The addictive quality of drugs or alcohol has negative effects on the body. These effects will cause the…
What Makes the Best Treatment Center?
If you or someone you care about is looking to make a lifestyle change in order to break the cycle of addiction and reclaim their life, a Malibu treatment center could be the option they have been looking for. Finding a treatment center that is best for your needs is extremely important, because the process…
5 Goals to Accomplish in 2024
As we settle into this New Year, we’re also probably getting a little more acquainted with the resolutions we made and the goals that we set. That’s if we haven’t forgotten about it all. It’s not that we need a New Year to change, but most of us just need to feel like we’re getting…
Links Between Hard Drugs & Prescription Drug Addictions
Most addictions start with abuse and our county is in the midst of a prescription painkiller epidemic. About 45 people die every day from overdose of opioid prescription painkillers such as Vicodin, Lortab, OxyContin, morphine and the list goes on. The overdose death rate from these painkillers are higher than cocaine and heroin overdoses combined….
Solidifying Your Foundation is Everything in Recovery
When people descend into addiction, they often describe that time as a struggle because they had no foundation. This often means that they feel like they have nothing to live for, no foundation to build upon, and a deep loss of self-worth. Essentially, a person feels like their life doesn’t matter anymore, and when they…