There are many approaches to recovery. Many of the most effective addiction recovery programs involve elements of religion or spirituality. While they aren’t a requirement for sobriety, faith-based recovery groups can offer a number of advantages to individuals ready to overcome addiction. To learn about our faith-based recovery options at Soledad House, contact us today…
Medicine understands addiction to be a brain disease. Drafting a substance abuse definition, experts suggest that its chronic nature puts it on par with asthma or heart disease. This understanding means that there’s no cure for addiction, but it can respond well to treatment. But what does this mean for the woman who’s dealing every…
Do you need empowerment to stop a self-destructive substance abuse habit? Maybe you’ve tried rehab before but were disappointed in the results. A women’s recovery center may very well succeed where other types of facilities failed. What do you need to know about this treatment model today? Learn more about the advantage of a women’s…
Now that you have made the difficult decision to seek professional help for your substance abuse disorder, the next important step is preparing for rehab. No matter the state you live in, you can find a drug rehab center that will walk with you through the recovery journey. There are plenty of treatment programs available,…
What are benzos? The word benzos is short for benzodiazepines. This widely prescribed medication can come with a range of side effects, including the potential for addiction. Explore what benzos really are, what kind of drugs qualify as benzos and how to get treatment for benzo addiction. Reach out to the benzo addiction treatment center…
In order to recover from an addiction, abstinence from substance use is necessary. The best treatment centers understand that. That’s why Soledad House has a zero-tolerance policy. This policy is an effective way to help patients stick to their California addiction treatment plans. Understanding the Zero Tolerance Policy A rule of absolutely no tolerance means…
Is alcohol a drug that’s been causing problems for you or someone you love? Are you on the fence about treatment because you think a recovery center only handles drug addictions to “real” drugs? You might be surprised to know that alcohol is a “real” drug. What Is A Drug? The most common definition lists…
In addiction, like other chronic diseases, the mind and body form a powerful team that can either aid healing or slow its progress dramatically. Cognitive behavioral therapy has long been the hallmark therapy of rehab, but a more holistic approach is swiftly gaining traction. Why The Holistic Approach? Traditional recovery centers around the use of…
What Does A Panic Attack Feel Like? What does a panic attack feel like? Are you wondering whether or not you exhibit symptoms of an anxiety disorder? Women suffer from anxiety disorders at a rate higher than the general population. Although many situations in life make us nervous, a panic attack is much more severe.…
What is EMDR Therapy? What is EMDR therapy? In your search for mental health treatment, you may have seen and been confused by this acronym. EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. What is EMDR therapy, then? EMDR therapy treats post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Women suffer from PTSD after physical or sexual assault, military…