Just as adults may develop substance use disorder (SUD) due to a wide range of factors such as genetics, trauma, stress, and mental health issues, teens are susceptible to addiction for the same reasons. Moreover, teens are more prone to experiment with risky activities. They are also under more peer pressure than adults. Also, teens […]
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Many people with substance use disorder (SUD) struggle with basic life skills. Life skills are day-to-day abilities to care for oneself and solve problems. Full recovery includes relearning these skills so that one can live independently while maintaining sobriety. The Loss of Life Skills SUD may take a heavy toll on a person’s ability to
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After years of substance use, many people find themselves asking where and how it all began. They might think this is an impossible question to answer and have conflicting throughs about the matter. The qualified staff at Laguna Shores might be able to help clients understand their addiction. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is among the
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When you see the term “adulting” on our website, do you wonder what it means? Adulting can refer to taking on certain responsibilities that come with growing up, such as renting an apartment or getting a job. These are positive milestones that prepare you for independence. Additionally, this term may refer to the development of
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Did you know that Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) have been recognized by health professionals as risk factors for mental health illnesses and substance use disorder (SUD)? Getting treatment for ACEs requires interventions with mental health professionals that help alleviate neurological damage. Without trauma-informed care, ACEs may drive children and young people toward substance addiction. Because
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When Your Partner Chooses Drug Over You According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Services Administration (SAMSHA), 18.5 million Americans have a drug or alcohol use disorder. That means 1 in 25 Americans has a substance use disorder. And, many of those people have partners, lovers, spouses, and romantic relationships. Most of us, in that
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Seeking out addiction treatment can be one of the best steps you ever take for yourself or your loved ones. With over 18.5 million people in the United States struggling with a substance use disorder, addiction causes more deaths, physical health problems, and mental health problems than nearly anything else. Getting treatment means choosing between
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Over 19.7 million Americans struggle with a substance use disorder. Each year, some 11% of us reach out and go to either inpatient or outpatient rehab. For many, once that 30-90-day program is over, so is rehab. Substance use disorder treatment has come a long way in a few short decades, and the length and
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Living with a drug addict can be traumatic, damaging, and dangerous. If your loved one is facing a substance use disorder, it can be an unlivable situation for yourself and your family. This is especially true if you have children together. Making the decision to kick someone you care about out of their home is
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It’s important to understand how Triple C’s work and what they do if you want to protect yourself or a loved one from the drug.
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