Drug & Alcohol Rehab Resources

The Importance of Self-Care During Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation

When people have an addiction to drugs and alcohol, one area that suffers is self-care. Self-care is doing those things that are healthy for us, such a showering, eating balanced meals, exercising, and […]

The Top 10 Signs You Are Abusing and Addicted to Medical Marijuana

In recent years, many states have passed laws that make the use of medical marijuana legal as an alternative drug treatment therapy for various illnesses and conditions like cancer, chronic pain, eating disorders, […]

The Importance of Going to a Sober Living House After Rehab

After completing a drug and alcohol treatment program and starting your recovery journey, it is not uncommon for many people to feel like they are not ready to return to their “normal” lives […]

The Difference Between Dependence and Addiction

Addiction and dependence are medical terms referring to different conditions. While dependence can be a component of addiction, and something an Orange County drug and alcohol rehab center can address, there are key […]

Drugs, Brains, and Behavior: The Science of Addiction

A better understanding of addiction has made it easier to connect drug use with its impact on the brain and human behavior. By identifying risk factors and the circumstances that lead to compulsive […]

Millennials and Addiction: Why Are Millennial Addictions on the Rise?

Millennials are considered Generation Y, and they were born in the early 1980s to early 2000s. Although there is some debate about the range of years, most agree that 1981 to 1997 is […]