A drug recovery center may not be as expensive as you might imagine. If you have never been through rehab, you might have obtained your perception from regular, mostly misleading media highlights. Some media stories over-focus on celebs in luxurious treatment facilities. At Renaissance Recovery in CA, we understand that rehab facilities are not as…
Opioids are a class of drugs that doctors prescribe for severe or chronic pain. Common opioids include oxycodone, hydrocodone, morphine, fentanyl, methadone, and heroin. While these drugs are effective at treating pain, they are also highly dangerous and addictive. The long-term side effects of opioids can include psychological and physical problems and overdose and fatality.…
Many drugs carry the risk of side effects, including overdose. In the US, the number of deaths related to drug overdose continues to soar by day, especially amid the COVID-19 pandemic. An overdose can be accidental or intentional. A victim can ingest or take too large a quantity of a drug to increase the effects…
Many people battling alcohol or substance use disorders make several attempts to drug detox at home. These attempts often fail, necessitating the need for professional, supervised detox. Deciding to live a drug-free life is not always easy. The process often seems overwhelming, but the rewards are worth the effort. When you understand what to expect…
Because we routinely hear so much about the opioid epidemic on a national level, we sometimes forget that many individuals are dealing with it in their personal lives. Even those people who are struggling with the challenges of opioid addiction are often fearful of quitting the drug because they worry about the adverse physical and…
The opioid epidemic is far-reaching and widespread in the United States. With so many people afflicted by this challenging problem, it takes real courage to take the steps necessary to quit. Some people are concerned about quitting opioids because they worry about opioid withdrawal symptoms. Going through the withdrawal phase is part of opioid detox,…
A partial hospitalization program (PHP) is a structured form of treatment that offers evidence-based addiction treatment, therapy, holistic care, and skill-building throughout the day. It is the most intensive level of treatment on offer at Renaissance Recovery that is not entirely residential. During the day, you participate in treatment and return home each night. Addiction…
If you are suffering from drug and alcohol use problems, you can no longer use your busy-ness as an excuse to avoid rehab. If you have commitments at school, work, or home, you may want to explore an intensive outpatient program (IOP) as an option for treatment. An outpatient program may give you the flexibility…
Xanax is a brand name for a sedative medication, alprazolam. Doctors prescribe this medication to manage anxiety and panic disorders associated with depression. For patients struggling with intense anxiety and high levels of panic, this drug can be helpful, but it can also be highly addictive. As a result, if you have been on the…
If you have received a prescription for benzos, you may wonder if they are addictive. If so, what is the benzo withdrawal timeline when you want to quit taking them? These are important questions to consider if you are currently taking medications to help control your anxiety. But, first of all, it’s vital to know…