Drug and alcohol rehabilitation center at 546 Hamilton Street Costa Mesa California 92627
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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Addiction is a Family Problem Drug addiction has a negative impact on the family and just about everyone[...]
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Tolerance to heroin Heroin tolerance is is a complex process of neuroadaptation. It is defined by reduced response[...]
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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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INTRODUCTION Addiction is tenacious seeking and compulsive use of a chemical substance without regard for consequences. On the[...]
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How You Can Die From Heroin Withdrawal There are not many rules about what “not” to do when[...]
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Can heroin change your personality? There are three primary elements to heroin related personality change; (1) were either[...]
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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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Androgens and Testosterone Androgens are sex hormones. They are made primarily in the male testes, female ovaries,[...]
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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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Available resources for additional information on the causes and consequences of drug and alcohol use and addiction and[...]
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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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Alcohol Dangers: We know the subjective effects of alcohol appear to be greatest in men and women[...]
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OPIOIDS and BENZOS No doubt about it, cold-turkey opioid-detox is a nightmare, but the most difficult detoxes are[...]
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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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Heroin tolerance, dependence, and addiction are all manifestations of brain changes resulting from repeated heroin use. The struggle[...]
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Alphabetical This is an alphabetical list of opiate terms and definitions. We compiled them here in one place[...]
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Heroin is in a class of drugs known as opioids. Many people think that when a person uses[...]
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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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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.