Content reviewed by Karen Rubenstein, LMFT For some, making the initial decision and commitment to sobriety is the most challenging part of recovery. For others, completing an initial treatment program… Read More
Rehabilitation Blog Posts by Casa Palmera Staff
Why Do People Use Drugs?
Content reviewed by Karen Rubenstein, LMFT When people consider drug use, they often think of recreational substance use or the use of illicit drugs. However, not all people who use… Read More
The Benefits of Residential Treatment Programs
Content reviewed by Karen Rubenstein, LMFT Residential treatment, also known as inpatient treatment, offers live-in care for patients. These programs are often highly structured and intensive, providing care 24 hours… Read More
Is Alcohol a Safe Drug?
Updated on 3/2/2023 Alcohol is one of the world’s most widely known and used substances. As it is one of few federally legal substances, many believe alcohol is inherently safe…. Read More
How Does Family Involvement Affect One’s Recovery?
Content reviewed by Karen Rubenstein, LMFT Addiction is rarely a condition that affects solely one person. Drug and alcohol addiction is widely considered a family disease, as its impact stretches… Read More
An Overview of 12-Step Programs
Content reviewed by Karen Rubenstein, LMFT Substance use disorders (SUDs) continue to wreak havoc on the lives of individuals everywhere. For successful recovery, treatment programs must offer a step-by-step framework… Read More
CBT vs. DBT
Content reviewed by Karen Rubenstein, LMFT Successful recovery from mental health disorders, substance use disorders (SUDs) and co-occurring disorders require effective, evidence-based treatment. Evidence-based practices (EBPs) are therapies that have… Read More
What Are Stimulant Drugs?
Content Reviewed by Cameron Bolish, M.Ed., CEO Stimulants, also referred to as “uppers,” speed up the body’s internal systems. In general, they increase attention and alertness. Recreationally, stimulants may be… Read More
Addressing the Overdose Crisis
Content reviewed by Karen Rubenstein, LMFT Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicated that the number of drug overdose deaths in the United States has surpassed… Read More
Risk Factors for Developing an Addiction
Content reviewed by Karen Rubenstein, LMFT There are many misconceptions about addiction. One popular myth is that a person may only experience addiction if it runs in their family. In… Read More
