Deciding to go to rehab is the first step in a chain of actions aimed to solve the most profound problems that triggered your addiction in the first place.
Both outpatient and inpatient treatments are helpful. La Jolla Recovery´s staff can assess an individual´s situation and help you decide the kind of rehab most suitable for you or your loved one.
Reluctance to go to rehab is very well rooted in popular culture. Amy Winehouse´s famous song is an excellent example of a tragic outcome for following its lyrics advice, as we all came to know.
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