Dual diagnosis presents certain hurdles to addiction treatment that must be addressed in order for the person to maintain sobriety. In addition to traditional methods of dual diagnosis treatment, traditional… Read More
Rehabilitation Blog Posts by Casa Palmera Staff
Drug Treatment for the Elderly
Substance abuse among the elderly is a hidden epidemic that is often pushed under the rug. Senior citizens develop alcohol or drug problems for a variety of reasons that include… Read More
Prescription Drug Addiction Phases
The road to prescription drug addiction is different for every person. For some, it comes after long-term, legitimate use of a medically prescribed drug. For others, it comes after misusing… Read More
Prescription Drug Overview: Addiction Signs, Withdrawal and Treatment
Not everyone who takes prescription drugs will become addicted, but long-term use or misuse of prescription drugs can spiral into addiction before the person even knows its happening. There is… Read More
Heroin Rehab and Teens
If you think your teen would never touch heroin, think again. A recent SAMHSA study found that an alarming 40 percent of teens don’t perceive any great risk in trying… Read More
Malibu Alcohol Rehab Programs
Admitting you have a problem with alcohol takes an enormous amount of strength and courage, and is the first step to recovery. The second step is getting help for your… Read More
Los Angeles Alcohol Rehab Programs
According to the California Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs, 2.2 million Californians meet the criteria for alcohol dependence or abuse. For many of these people, alcohol rehab is the… Read More
Energy Tapping for PTSD
Traumatic experiences can have life-long emotional and psychological consequences if left untreated. For some people, this trauma can lead to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a condition that produces unwanted physical,… Read More
Los Angeles Drug Rehab Centers
Drug abuse affects the lives of so many people. Not only does the abuser suffer, but the abuser’s entire family, friends and colleagues suffer as well. Drug abuse is not… Read More
Drug Rehab and Proper Nutrition
Chronic abuse and addiction often suppresses hunger and reduces the body’s natural ability to process food and absorb essential vitamins and minerals, leading many drug and alcohol addicts to enter… Read More