Alcohol is a socially accepted drug that can lead to abuse and dependence. It affects millions of lives. At La Jolla Recovery detox and rehabs, we attend alcoholism from a physiological perspective. At a detox level, we reduce the discomfort utilizing MAT or medication assisted treatment. This increases the chances of long term results and withdrawal pain.
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Living with a drug addict If you are living with a relative or loved one who is addicted to drugs, you must be prepared to face any type of situation that may occur along the way. Drug addiction is unbearable and harmful not only for the addicted person, but also for the family and friends around them. The emotional and…
Inpatient vs Outpatient treatments Multiple options regarding the type of rehab individuals offered for drug addiction are available. At the most basic level, the options are inpatient or outpatient treatment programs. The difference is the manner in which these programs allow individuals to receive treatment and then function outside of the treatment location. It is important to know whether you’re an…
Gone with the Dog It’s been 2 years and 21 days, since my Golden Retriever took her love away… She was a hyper active, golden haired dog who always chose to fetch the ball or Frisbee instead of being caressed. My aunt unofficially diagnosed her with ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder and Hyperactivity). Even when we all know that such is…
Tom Brady, American Presidents, The Pope and Age How come an athlete 15 or 20 years older than his peers triumphs year after year, becoming an unbeatable legend? We just witnessed that at the LV Super Bowl. Mahomes’ mother is only a couple of years older than Brady. Nevertheless, experience beat extreme youth. He has publicly thanked his fitness guru,…
Covid-19 & Alcohol When faced with an epidemic like COVID-19, even the strongest among us can lose control and collapse emotionally, which can lead to self-medicate with alcoholic drinks. Worrying about catching COVID-19 yourselves or one of your family catching it, reading contradictions on the media, and the terror of losing one´s financial support all increase anxiety. Unfortunately, reaching for…
My triathlon experience One of the best things about racing, is getting to sit down some time after the race and write about your experience… Every race is different and putting down on paper, at least for me, is a way of transferring and processing all those emotions. I have struggled with my weight for some time. It’s been fucking…
The latest on Covid News We continue covering the latest news on the CDC’s and WHO’s page. We hold national and international health organizations as our leaders in data as well as best practices. For more information on what we are doing to respond to the epidemic, please contact us directly or follow us on our social media pages. CDC…
Recovery as an atheist The official preamble of Alcoholics Anonymous says: “The only requirement to belong to Alcoholic Anonymous is the desire to stop drinking.” What happens when you don’t believe in God or a higher power? This can be a problematic point when you sit in a room, and someone says “the blood of Jesus” as the only way…
