According to statistics, more than half of all individuals who abuse drugs also suffer from a co-occurring mental illness such as depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, an eating disorder or anxiety… Read More
Rehabilitation Blog Posts by Casa Palmera Staff
The Need for Dual Diagnosis Treatment
A person with a dual diagnosis is one who suffers from a both a mental disorder and a substance abuse problem. According to statistics, almost half of all people with… Read More
Dual Diagnosis and Drug Rehab
Substance abuse can be caused by many things, but one of the biggest risk factors is a dual diagnosis (also known as a co-occurring disorder) of emotional or mental illness…. Read More
Alcoholism in the Workplace
Alcoholism is a disease that affects more than just the alcoholic; friends, family and co-workers often pay the price for the alcoholic’s behavior. For employers, this price tag is more… Read More
Hydrocodone Overview: Addiction Signs, Withdrawal and Treatment
Hydrocodone is a powerful prescription painkiller that is increasingly being abused in the United States. In 2006 alone, almost 130 million prescriptions were written for medications containing Hydrocodone. It’s this… Read More
Percocet Overview: Addiction Signs, Withdrawal and Treatment
Prescription painkiller addiction is a growing problem in the United States, and Percocet is one of the most widely abused prescription meds. Not everyone who takes Percocet will become addicted… Read More
OxyContin Overview: Addiction Signs, Withdrawal and Treatment
OxyContin is a powerful opioid painkiller that can be highly addictive if abused. OxyContin abuse has grown across the country, especially among teens, thanks to the cheap, quick and powerful… Read More
Vicodin Overview: Addiction Signs, Withdrawal and Treatment
Vicodin addiction is a growing problem thanks to how frequently it is prescribed and how addictive opiate-based pain medications, such as Vicodin, are. If taken properly, Vicodin is an effective… Read More
Heroin Overview: Addiction Signs, Withdrawal and Treatment
Heroin is a highly addictive drug that can cause severe dependence and intense withdrawal symptoms. This severe dependence and fear of painful withdrawal symptoms can lead many addicts to avoid… Read More
What Is the 12-Step Recovery Program?
Twelve-step programs have been a key part of many rehabilitation facilities for decades. No matter what the addiction is—drugs, alcohol, food, gambling or sex—the 12-step program is an important part… Read More
