Can Drugs Change Your Personality
PERSONALITY Your personality is the way you think, feel and act. It’s ever-changing, and it influences how you[...]
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Drug and alcohol rehabilitation center at 546 Hamilton Street Costa Mesa California 92627
PERSONALITY Your personality is the way you think, feel and act. It’s ever-changing, and it influences how you[...]
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WITHDRAWAL SYNDROME Chronic substance abuse may lead to physical dependence, which is a biological condition characterized by susceptibility[...]
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Chronic opiate use inhibits the pituitary gland from releasing luteinizing hormone (LH) into the circulatory system. LH is[...]
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Among heroin addicts there is an unofficial term used to describe heroin-related memory loss. That term is “CRS”[...]
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What is itchiness? Itchiness is a subjective, irritating sensation arising from superficial layers of skin that provokes an[...]
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WHO IS MOST SUSCEPTIBLE TO ALCOHOL? Those with higher personality trait inhibitedness are most susceptible to alcoholism. The[...]
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I’m having trouble peeing Urine retention is an inability to pee, and we get it, this is not an[...]
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WHAT IS CBT? Cognitive Behavioral Therapy or “CBT” is an integration of two different therapies, Behavior Therapy and[...]
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Nobody completely understands why a person who drinks less than most, becomes an alcoholic, while another person who[...]
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Understanding Addiction Drug addiction is a neurobehavioral syndrome characterized by tenacious seeking, and compulsive using plus an inability[...]
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Why was heroin invented? At the time heroin was invented, the only effective medication for pain, diarrhea and[...]
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How many heroin overdoses in 2016? In 2016 there were 63,632 drug overdose fatalities. Of those fatalities, 42,249[...]
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INTRODUCTION Addiction is tenacious seeking and compulsive use of a chemical substance without regard for consequences. On the[...]
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Alcohol Dangers: We know the subjective effects of alcohol appear to be greatest in men and women[...]
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INTRODUCTION We get calls every day from disillusioned men and women who realize they cannot get off methadone.[...]
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DETOXIFICATION The purpose of drug detox is fourfold: (1) to manage withdrawal symptoms, (2) purge chemical substances, (3)[...]
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What is Heroin? Heroin is a highly addictive derivative of opium, that produces intense feelings of euphoria, when[...]
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“Doctors who enable addicts betray their profession,” – Nick DiGiulio. United States Attorney Zane David Memeger, and Drug[...]
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Goals The goals of addiction treatment are to attain and sustain long-term abstinence. This outcome allows men and[...]
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Drug Addiction Treatment: The process of drug addiction treatment can be summed up in one word – “change.” [...]
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Our small intimate setting provides you with a place of support, encouragement, and safety. You’ll receive a customized, one-on-one treatment plan tailored to your specific needs.