Why Orange County? Why come to Orange County to seek treatment for substance abuse or mental health issues? In fact, why leave home for treatment at all? I have to tell you, these questions resonate with me because nine years ago I did exactly that. The answer to the second is easy: you’ve got to…
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Nutritional Counseling and Mental Health While the brain makes up about 2% of a person’s weight, it uses around 20% of the body’s energy. And the body, of course, gets its energy from food. It stands to reason that the higher quality of energy, or food, that the body receives, the better the brain will…
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Recovery Resolutions, For Real This Time With the new year upon us once again, many of us will start telling ourselves that this will be the year that everything comes together. We will pull out our notebooks and eagerly write down some resolutions: I will write the Great American Novel. I will complete…
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Further Tips for a No-Stress Season A couple of weeks ago, we outlined a plan for handling some of the food-related issues that can arise during the holidays for those of us who struggle with eating disorders. However, the stress of the season does not start and end with the buffet table. For many of…
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Home (and Sober) for the Holidays You came out to California to get sober. You developed a rapport with your therapists and put their suggestions into action. You built a solid fellowship in recovery with clients in process groups and folks at meetings. Everything had been going swimmingly until the calendar turned and you realized…
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The Secret to a Stress-Free Holiday Season The holidays are a stressful time for anyone struggling with food and weight issues. The emphasis on spending time with family and celebrating with food can be tormenting. You may find yourself overwhelmed by commitments and ignoring your own needs as you fulfill the expectations of others. You…
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The symptoms that accompany oxycodone abuse are extreme. In fact, thousands of people die each year from abusing prescription pain pills, including this substance. With that said, people need to know about some shocking oxycodone addiction symptoms. Spotting these symptoms in loved ones is a sign that they need professional help. What Is Oxycodone? Oxycodone…
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Long Term Effects of Alcohol on the Brain During a night out with friends, most people don’t put much thought into the long term effects of alcohol on the brain. However, regular alcohol abuse can have significant impacts on the way your brain functions. What Happens During a Single Night of Drinking Alcohol is a…
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Addiction and mental illness often go together, but you may want to know which one comes first. This can be different for each person depending on their situation, so it’s important to get help for both. Alcoholism and depression are significant issues. However, don’t lose hope. Effective treatment is available. However, you first need to…
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You’re dealing with anxiety or depression. At some point, you started abusing drugs or alcohol. You’re desperate for help to get control of your life. Here’s what to look for when searching for the best addiction, anxiety and depression treatment center California offers. Understanding the Disease Model of Addiction with a Psychiatric Condition Addiction’s a…
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