Just as every person suffering with addiction is unique, so is their addiction and their response to treatment. As such, Divine House offers more than one approach to treating addiction. While both the 12-Step approach and SMART program have successfully…
Opioids are a class of drugs made from the substances found in the opium poppy plant. This includes naturally extracted substances (a sub-category called “opiates”) and synthetic man-made substances. They have powerful pain relieving effects and are known for being…
Beneath the glamorous exterior of the entertainment sector is a darker reality: the struggles of many actors, crew members and musicians to navigate constant immersion in high-pressure, high-competition environments. We’ll discuss the impact of these environments on the mental health…
For those who have struggled with addiction, sobriety isn’t just a milestone; it’s a lifelong journey. The desire to use substances again may wax and wane over time, and knowing how to manage those urges is crucial to preventing relapse.…
Anxiety, by its most basic definition, is something that everyone experiences to some degree in life. However, when that anxiety is frequent and severe, it can affect daily functioning and make it harder for someone to achieve their goals. Some…
From pool parties and barbecues to long beach days, there are many ways to stay active and have a good time during the summer season. But for those who struggle with alcohol addiction, summer can be full of potential triggers…
Cocaine is an exceptionally addictive stimulant drug utilized by 14-21 million individuals around the world. Unfortunately, numerous individuals suffer horrendous outcomes because of their cocaine use. Cocaine drug effects on the body with a high potential for abuse, physical and…
How long does alcohol stay in the body? Alcohol is classified both as a drug and as a depressant. It enters the bloodstream within a few minutes of consumption and has a short span of life in the body. The…
When a mother keeps a new life inside her womb, she wants the best for the new life that will come in this world. She wants a healthy and happy child but forgets that everything that a mother consumes during…
Narcotics are the prescription pain drugs that are likewise alluded to as opioids. The link between narcotic addiction and violence can go in intensity from moderate to exceptionally high. Most narcotics tie to similar receptors in the central nervous system, they all…
Mental health is a severe issue in the present time, and one needs to deal with it seriously. Although the orthodox thinkers still consider mental health problems negatively, but contrary to that, mental health problems are as usual as any…
Do you look at rehab facilities and think something like: “well, that all looks great, but what happens after I leave?” Have you been reticent about heading to a residential rehab in San Diego (or somewhere similar) due to concerns…
