Does Alcohol Affect Your Eyes? “Alcoholic eyes” is a catchall term that refers to the adverse effects of alcoholism on eyesight and eye health. Most people have heard about the negative health effects of heavy drinking. We know that alcoholism can cause liver disease, cancer, heart disease, and brain damage. What we may not be […]
Last reviewed May 9, 2026 by Jonathan Beazley, CADC-CAS, M-RAS, CCMI-i. Programs in our network are Joint Commission and CARF accredited. We work with most PPO and HMO insurance plans. Adderall is a prescription stimulant used to treat ADHD and narcolepsy. Taken orally and as prescribed, it has a well-understood safety profile. Snorting Adderall is […]
Can You Die From Heroin Withdrawal? You may have read that you can die from heroin withdrawal. Can you? In most cases, the answer is no, but there are complications that could result in death. Someone battling a heroin addiction may be ready for sobriety but is very fearful of the withdrawal process. Addicts are […]
Abuse of Ritalin can result in a substance use disorder. Learn what to expect during Ritalin detox and withdrawal. Most people with school-aged kids have heard about the drug Ritalin. This drug is prescribed to children with ADHD, which affects 9.4% of the nation’s children. Ritalin is also diverted and abused by people using it […]
What Does it Mean to Be Dope Sick? Learn about the flu-like “dope sick” symptoms of opiate withdrawal When you hear the term “dope sick” it refers to symptoms of illness that come after the effects of opiates wear off. In fact, feeling these dope sick symptoms may be the first sign that dependence has […]
Holistic Rehab Northern California Holistic addiction treatment rehabs treat the whole person, not just the disease. A recent trend toward a more holistic approach to treatment is now front and center in some rehab Northern California programs. Holistic treatment is based on the concept that our wellness involves all aspects of the person: mind, body, […]
Impulse Control and Addiction Disorder Impulse control problems are common among people who abuse alcohol. When someone struggles with impulse control, they are unable to resist engaging in behaviors that cause them, or others, harm. Impulse control disorder (ICD) is a newly defined type of personality disorder. ICD often co-occurs with alcohol abuse. An ICD […]
How To Deal With an Addicted Spouse Marriage can suffer greatly when one partner is struggling with addiction. The spouse of an addict is deeply affected by the other’s substance use, to the point that real damage can be done. Substance abuse puts so much pressure on marriage on top of normal daily demands. So […]
Learn Addiction Coping Mechanisms Tips on How to Protect Your Recovery The road to wellness after dealing with a substance use problem should be viewed through a long-range lens. It simply takes time to make such profound changes in your habits and lifestyle choices. Over time, the addiction coping mechanisms you adopt to maintain sobriety […]
The Benefits of Holistic Health and Wellness Practices on Alcoholism and Drug Addiction Recovery By Adam Douglas Heyes, M.A. Edited by Jonathan Beazley, CADC-CAS, RAS II Bodhi Addiction Treatment and Wellness What Is Holistic Health and Wellness? “Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease […]
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