You’ve gone through rehab and all the hard work has led you to a beautiful new life you never imagined possible. So it’s time to relax and enjoy it, right? Unfortunately, while detoxing from drugs and alcohol and completing inpatient or outpatient addiction treatment are vital first steps on the road to recovery, it’s necessary … Continued
Nothing happens until you’re clean and sober. That’s because it’s impossible to build a new life in recovery if you’re under the influence. But is detox enough to stay off drugs and alcohol for good? How do you stay clean and sober? Success in recovery depends on having a plan. First, where and how are … Continued
Just like every addiction is different, so is every path to lasting recovery. Some are straight and simple, while others have lots of twists and turns. If you’ve relapsed, even after getting treatment for your addiction, it doesn’t mean that your road has come to an end. Rehab after relapse could be the decision that … Continued
Every detox and residential treatment center is different, and The Mend takes pride in providing a quality rehab experience that balances a calming and comfortable environment with some of the best addiction treatment in Orange County. The Mend is just a short ride to the beach, and our facility is home to many young people … Continued
Have you ever wondered how someone could leave an unfinished glass of wine while dining out? Maybe you drank too much the night before and don’t remember anything at all past a certain time? Or maybe you need a couple cocktails to wind down after work? Sometimes it’s hard to know when — or even … Continued
Cocaine is one of the most common “party” drugs, but one with the potential to bring users to the depths of despair. How do you know when the party’s over and it’s time for cocaine rehab? Cocaine is a powerful chemical that floods the brain with pleasure-inducing dopamine to create feelings of euphoria. It’s no … Continued
Detox, residential treatment and aftercare programs all may seem alike, but The Mend’s addiction treatment tools help set us apart. Our programs use many different holistic techniques that focus on more than just overcoming the physical and psychological effects of addiction. They focus on an even deeper healing. Holistic treatment concentrates on your overall wellness, … Continued
Like alcohol, just because marijuana is legal and socially acceptable in many parts of the country doesn’t mean it can’t become a real problem. But do you really need rehab for marijuana? The mind-altering properties of pot, a result of the chemical THC in the plant, have made it popular and one of the most … Continued
There aren’t any hit songs about detox, but it’s just as essential to a successful addiction recovery plan as rehab – if not more so. Why choose detox before rehab? First, depending on the severity of your drug or alcohol misuse, detox might be medically necessary. Attempting to detox from alcohol on your own, for … Continued
Choosing to quit opiates might be the most important decision of your life. But once you actually enter opiate addiction rehab, what can you expect? First of all, what are opiates? Opiates are drugs that affect the opioid receptors in your brain. Developed from the seed of the opium plant, common examples of opiates include … Continued
