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Cycles of Change Recovery is an addiction treatment program focused on healing the mind, body, and spirit of our clients. Located in Palmdale, California our clients learn and grow at their own pace of recovery. Find what you need to make the life-changing decision of finally breaking free from addiction.
When someone survives an overdose they gain the opportunity to make a new start. It is something to be thankful for, especially when compared to the 70,000 people who died from drug overdoses last year. Nevertheless, non-fatal drug overdoses often leave a person facing challenges and health consequences that can be severe. Studies show that the majority of overdoses are opioid-related. But, a person can overdose on amphetamines, cocaine, alcohol, inhalants, stimulants, and more. These
Many people mistakenly believe detox and rehab are a cure for addiction. With that in mind, they don’t take advantage of an aftercare or extended care program after leaving rehab. Considering the high potential for relapse after rehab, their decision to “go it alone” can have terrible repercussions. This is one reason many people succeed in recovery while others don’t. It also highlights the importance of aftercare in addiction recovery. When someone relapses, feelings of
Sad to say, many Americans base their beliefs and opinions on what they watch on television. Whether it be the news, sitcoms, movies, or documentaries, some of the information they relay to the public is not always accurate. Evidence of this type of distorted information is quite obvious when it comes to intervention for addicts. Reality shows about intervention usually focus on drama and anger because they want to improve their ratings. In real life,
The terms substance abuse and addiction are often used to describe the same thing. But, there are some significant differences between the two disorders. Knowing the difference between them can help a person seek treatment before drastic consequences occur. Substance Abuse or Addiction? Which Is It? According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH): Substance abuse is “the use of illegal drugs or the use of prescription or over-the-counter drugs or alcohol for purposes other
To truly understand addiction we must abandon stigma and learn the facts. Thousands of studies show us that addiction is not a matter of choice. Research by leading addiction specialists proves that the disorder is composed of many factors. Yet many people still cling to the idea that an addicted individual could quit using drugs if they wanted to badly enough. Asking questions about addiction is the best way to learn the truth about this
