Addiction can strike anyone given the right set of factors, but the way addiction affects different groups of people are not the same. Women and men are both susceptible to… Read More
Does Addiction Affect Genders Equally?
Dual-Diagnosis and Self-Medication
Recovering from an addiction takes hard work and good therapeutic support. When a person also suffers from mental illness, the process of addiction recovery becomes even more complicated. “Dual diagnosis”… Read More
Painkillers and Addiction: How Much Is Too Much?
According to Consumer Reports, about 45 people a day—more than 16,000 people a year—die from an overdose of opioids, which include the drugs methadone, morphine, oxycodone and hydrocodone. Despite that… Read More
60 Day Inpatient Rehab
60 Day Inpatient Rehab Program Casa Palmera’s 60 day inpatient rehab Los Angeles program focuses on comprehensively diagnosing and treating the various factors that contribute to addiction. These operative factors… Read More
Post-Acute Withdrawal Symptoms
Simply put, post-acute withdrawal syndrome (also known as PAWS) refers to a set of traits and impairments that occur following cessation of some drug or medication. They differ from acute… Read More
Psychological Dependency
According to the APA, psychological dependency refers to a mental cycle where one is “dependent on a psychoactive substance for the reinforcement it provides.” This means that the physiological response… Read More
90-Day Inpatient Rehab
Casa Palmera offers a 90-day inpatient rehab Los Angeles, California. The facility offers comprehensive treatment options designed to meet the needs of every individual seeking help. Our programs are three-way… Read More
Drug Tolerance Definition Psychology
The phenomenon of tolerance emerges as one of the chief characteristics in the physiological and psychological make-up of every abuser, addict, or chemically dependent person. But what is the drug… Read More
How To Choose A Drug Rehab
How to Choose a Drug Rehab Center Option One: Simply Call Us People can get caught up in how to choose a drug rehab, causing them to not seek help… Read More
The Top 5 Reasons People Choose Casa Palmera
The Top 5 Reasons People Choose Casa Palmera Casa Palmera features a number of qualities that keep us a step above other treatment centers. Here are the top 5 reasons… Read More
