Addiction Recovery Blog

Addiction is a powerful disease. And it doesn’t take long for it to consume your life. The only way to overcome addiction is to seek help. Feeling overwhelmed at the thought of it? You’re not alone. Choosing the right rehab center is the first step. That’s where we come in. Located in California, our Palmdale luxury residential alcohol rehab programs can show you the way to wellness. We offer a continuum of care and a

Unlike physically addictive drugs like alcohol and heroin, cocaine is psychologically addictive. It’s an incredibly powerful stimulant, and the more you use cocaine, the stronger and faster the addiction becomes. If you’ve decided that you’re ready to regain control of your life and overcome your cocaine addiction, you’re probably going to need some help. That’s why we’re here. Cycles of Change Recovery Services is California’s premier cocaine addiction treatment center, equipped with the staff and

Most college students tend to believe that “study drugs” such as Adderall and Ritalin are safe, but the facts paint a very different picture. Adderall and Ritalin are prescription stimulant drugs, typically prescribed to individuals with ADD or ADHD. Abuse of such drugs is increasingly common among college students because they believe they’ll help them study harder and perform better on a test. Characteristics & Behaviors Associated with Abuse of Prescription Stimulants The number of

Drug overdose deaths are a major contributor to premature death in the United States. As a country, we’re currently facing an epidemic. The rate of drug overdose deaths has increased 137 percent since 2000. Since that same year, there has been a 200 percent increase in opioid-related deaths (pain relievers and heroin). California is the nation’s most populous state with slightly more than 39 million people. In fact, one in every eight U.S. residents lives

You’re probably familiar with the different classifications of drinkers out there. Despite the fact that there are some serious health risks associated with each (binge drinker, heavy drinker, problem drinker) none are more serious than those associated with alcoholism. Alcoholism not only includes all the symptoms of alcohol abuse, but also involves physical dependency. So, when does drinking cross the line into an addiction? Read on to learn the warning signs and symptoms. Warning Signs