Rehabilitation Blog Posts by Casa Palmera Staff
Holidays Can Worsen Alcohol and Substance Abuse Problems
Every year since 1981, the President has declared the month of December as National Impaired Driving Prevention Month, formerly known as National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month, as a… Read More
One Year of Sobriety – Personal Story
Casa Palmera received this letter below from a former patient. It’s gratifying to hear how a dedication to their sobriety makes such a positive difference in their life. “It works… Read More
Information on the Drug Krokodil
It sounds like something out of a science fiction or zombie horror movie: a young man injects himself with a drug and sores start developing on his body as the… Read More
How to Choose a Reputable Drug and Alcohol Treatment Facility
California drug treatment facilities have gained nationwide attention lately as an extensive special investigation conducted by CNN and the independent, nonprofit Center for Investigative Reporting has been brought to light…. Read More
Gateway Drugs: Do They Exist?
The idea of gateway drugs is controversial in the health and social sciences fields: is there such a thing as a gateway drug? Are cigarettes, alcohol, marijuana or even caffeine… Read More
‘Study’ Drugs: An Emerging Trend In Drug Abuse
There is an alarming trend in the drug use of adolescents: prescription drug abuse for the purpose of better grades. Use of prescription drugs by high school students has increased… Read More
Reminder: Kevin McCauley Guest Lecture This Monday
We would like to remind you that the time is fast approaching for our latest guest lecture from Kevin McCauley, coming up this Monday June 24th! Make sure to register… Read More
Prescription for Addiction: Increasing Abuse of Prescription Drugs
When people think of drug abuse, many would name heroin or cocaine, not Vicodin, Oxycotin or Percocet. But prescription drug abuse has grown in popularity in recent years, second only… Read More
Social Drinking and Alcohol Abuse: Defining the Fine Line
There is a thin line between enjoying alcohol socially and abusing alcohol. Our society tends to glorify drinking and the use of alcohol at parties and social functions for those… Read More
