What are dissociative drugs? Dissociative drugs were originally developed as surgical anesthetics, but are now misused or abused illegally in order to get high. Dissociative drugs get their name because… Read More
Rehabilitation Blog Posts by Casa Palmera Staff
California Vicodin Rehab: What to Expect
Vicodin is one of the most widely prescribed painkillers and, unfortunately, one of the most frequently abused. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), approximately 7 million Americans… Read More
California OxyContin Rehab: What to Expect
Statistics show that an estimated 20 percent of Americans have abused prescription drugs. One of the most frequently abused prescription painkillers is OxyContin, a powerful opioid painkiller that can be… Read More
California Marijuana Rehab: What to Expect
Marijuana is the most commonly abused drug in the United States. Many people falsely believe that marijuana is a ‘safe’ drug with no adverse health effects. But the truth is… Read More
California Heroin Rehab: What to Expect
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, an estimated 23 percent of people who use heroin become dependent on it. Heroin is a highly addictive drug that can cause… Read More
California Crystal Meth Rehab Centers: What to Expect
As of 2006, there were 1.5 million crystal meth addicts in the United States — and the numbers keep growing. Methamphetamine is one of the fastest-growing addictions beings treated at… Read More
California Cocaine Rehab Centers: What to Expect
Cocaine is a very popular drug, and popularity does not come without its price. In the United States, cocaine is the second most abused drug and has the second highest… Read More
Treatment for Marijuana Abuse
Marijuana is the most commonly abused drug in the United States. Many people falsely believe that marijuana is a ‘safe’ drug with no adverse health effects. But the truth is… Read More
The Best Type of Rehab for Prescription Drug Abuse
Most people take prescription medicines only for the reasons their doctors prescribe them, but an estimated 20 percent of Americans have abused prescription drugs for nonmedical reasons. Prescription drug abuse… Read More
The Effects of Drug Abuse on Teens
Teenagers often experiment with a variety of activities and substances. Unfortunately, this experimentation can lead to substance abuse and addiction. Statistics show that drug abuse is a growing problem among… Read More
