Opiate addiction encompasses a wide range drugs, some illegal — like heroin — and some legal — like prescription painkillers. Sometimes opiate addiction occurs after legal use of prescription drugs… Read More
Rehabilitation Blog Posts by Casa Palmera Staff
Opiate Rehab and Recovery: What to Expect
People become addicted to opiates for many reasons. For some, it’s because they misused or abused legal opioid-based prescription painkillers. For others, it’s because they abused illegal opiates such as… Read More
Is Alcoholics Anonymous For Me?
People come to Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.) more many reasons. Sometimes it’s because they’ve tried everything to stop drinking and A.A. is their last hope. Sometimes it’s because family or friends… Read More
Heroin Addiction Treatment Programs
There are a variety of effective treatment programs for heroin addiction. The best type of treatment depends on the individual, but methadone, buprenorphine and behavioral therapy are some of the… Read More
Cocaine Treatment Programs
Cocaine use can quickly spiral from experimentation into addiction before the person knows what happened. Long-term use of cocaine can lead to physical damage to the body and psychological disturbances… Read More
Teen Drug Rehab in California
It’s not uncommon for teens to experiment with drugs or alcohol. Some teens may start experimenting with drugs or alcohol as a way to have fun, and others may start… Read More
Drug Addiction Recovery Options
Drug addiction is a complex disorder that affects nearly every aspect of an individual’s life, including their family, work, school, relationships and community. Because of this, drug addiction treatment must… Read More
How to Ask Your Teens About Partying and Drugs
If you suspect your child is drinking or using drugs, don’t burry your head in the sand and hope that it is only a “phase.” The best thing you can… Read More
Herbal Dual Diagnosis Treatment for Anxiety and Depression
Anxiety and depression are two mental illnesses that plague a large portion of America’s population. According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), over 18 percent of adults suffer… Read More
Helping a Family Member through Drug Treatment
Your loved one has finally agreed to go to drug rehab. Maybe you’ve staged an intervention or maybe your family member has agreed to go to drug rehab on their… Read More