If a family member or friend is struggling with addiction, they would likely benefit from a treatment program at an addiction treatment center. However, if they have not expressed that they want to get help, it can be difficult to know how to proceed. When staging an addiction intervention, you want to be sure that…
Several months into the COVID-19 pandemic, the practices that have been put into place to help slow the spread of the virus feel like the new normal. People are social distancing, wearing masks, and working from home as much as possible. However, for those who are struggling with addiction, this time can still be challenging.…
There are many approaches to recovery. Many of the most effective addiction recovery programs involve elements of religion or spirituality. While they aren’t a requirement for sobriety, faith-based recovery groups can offer a number of advantages to individuals ready to overcome addiction. To learn about our faith-based drug rehabilitation at Soledad House, contact us today…
Medicine understands addiction to be a brain disease. Drafting a substance abuse definition, experts suggest that its chronic nature puts it on par with asthma or heart disease. This understanding means that there’s no cure for addiction, but it can respond well to treatment. But what does this mean for the woman who’s dealing every…
Do you need empowerment to stop a self-destructive substance abuse habit? Maybe you’ve tried rehab before but were disappointed in the results. A women’s recovery center may very well succeed where other types of facilities failed. What do you need to know about this treatment model today? Learn more about the advantage of a women’s…
Now that you have made the difficult decision to seek professional help for your substance abuse disorder, the next important step is preparing for rehab. No matter the state you live in, you can find a drug rehab center that will walk with you through the recovery journey. There are plenty of treatment programs available,…
In order to recover from an addiction, abstinence from substance use is necessary. The best treatment centers understand that. That’s why Soledad House has a zero-tolerance policy. This policy is an effective way to help patients stick to their California addiction treatment plans. Understanding the Zero Tolerance Policy A rule of absolutely no tolerance means…
Is alcohol a drug that’s been causing problems for you or someone you love? Are you on the fence about alcohol treatment because you think a recovery center only handles drug addictions to “real” drugs? You might be surprised to know that alcohol is a “real” drug. What Is A Drug? The most common definition…
In addiction, like other chronic diseases, the mind and body form a powerful team that can either aid healing or slow its progress dramatically. Cognitive-behavioral therapy has long been the hallmark therapy of rehab, but a more holistic approach is swiftly gaining traction. Contact Soledad House today at 866.314.3222 for holistic addiction treatment in California.…
What Does A Panic Attack Feel Like? What does a panic attack feel like? Are you wondering whether or not you exhibit symptoms of an anxiety disorder? Women suffer from anxiety disorders at a rate higher than the general population. Although many situations in life make us nervous, a panic attack is much more severe.…