South Shores Offers Programs for Dual Diagnosis Using TRICARE Can you picture a room full of 121 people? It’s not a small group by any means. With this in mind, consider the following statistic: Since 2020, an average of 121 past and present military service members have committed suicide – every single day. Although there …
Looking at a Telltale Sign of Cocaine Abuse and Treatment Options Cocaine, although on the decline, is still notorious for its immediate and intense effects on the body and mind. Among the myriad of physical and psychological signs of cocaine abuse, one particularly distinctive red flag is “cocaine jaw.” This term describes the involuntary clenching …
The Evolution of Mixing Stimulant and Depressant Drugs Drug addiction itself is dangerous, but mixing certain drugs can easily be fatal. I suffered from drug abuse for nearly a decade, and regularly mixed drugs like cocaine and heroin. I overdosed multiple times, facing death more times than I can remember. Before I arrived at South …
When Do Inpatient or Outpatient Programs Form Better Options than Ketamine Therapy? Ketamine is both a street drug and a treatment for various medical conditions. It belongs to a drug class called dissociative anesthetics. When used in a medical setting and provided in controlled doses, ketamine can help treat depressive symptoms, chronic pain, and other …
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Understanding Detection Times for Crack Cocaine and Getting Help at South Shores Substance abuse, especially with illegal drugs that have unknown origins, like crack cocaine, is incredibly dangerous. However, the grip that serious drug use and addiction can have on a person is hard to shake, so overcoming drug abuse is no easy task. You …
Guidance and Treatment Options for an Alcoholic Spouse When you have a spouse suffering from alcohol abuse, it can be a very tricky problem to navigate. Alcohol addiction is a common problem in our society, and because alcohol is so socially acceptable, it’s not difficult for people to fall into binge drinking and alcohol use …
Get Answers and Drug-Free Pain Relief Options at South Shores Ketamine has been used as a pain-relief drug for a long time, but the results are decidedly mixed. While infusions show some efficacy, ketamine sprays and troches meant for daily use have shown less promise. And, in particular, daily use of ketamine can become habit-forming …
The Prompt Timeline for Getting Help at South Shores Seeking help for addiction is a significant step and getting prompt treatment is often crucial. At South Shores, we understand the urgency and have streamlined our process to ensure you receive immediate attention. Understanding the timeline and the process will strengthen your preparation process and set …
Getting a Loved One into Treatment in the Golden State Addiction is a terrible, life-altering disease. It affects not only the person struggling with addiction but also everyone who loves them. If you know someone with an addiction, you understand how helpless it feels to watch them suffer – especially when they won’t get the …
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Understanding the Half-Life of Dissociative Drugs For years, ketamine abuse has been a problem in Orange County and the surrounding areas – especially in the club, rave, and neo-hippie music scenes – all of which are deeply entrenched in the local culture. However, very little is known regarding the impact of ketamine abuse, resulting in …
