Outpatient Addiction Treatment Archives - Awakenings Treatment Center

Friday, October 25th, 2024

Navigating the First 30 Days After Substance Use Treatment

The first 30 days after completing substance use treatment are often both refreshing and challenging. After intensive outpatient treatment, you’ve taken a significant step toward recovery, but transitioning back...
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Monday, March 25th, 2024

More Statistics Show Risk of Cannabis-Induced Psychosis in Youth

I’d like to present a few more recent studies (within the last three years) that shed light on the risks associated with cannabis-induced psychosis in the youth demographic. These...
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Saturday, March 2nd, 2024

Benefits of Family Therapy in Addiction Treatment

Awakenings Treatment Center offers weekly family therapy sessions in a private, supportive setting. Located in Agoura Hills, CA, we realize that geography may not allow all families to attend....
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Monday, February 5th, 2024

Tolerance, Dependence and Addiction Explained

The words ‘tolerance,’ ‘dependence’ and ‘addiction’ are often used interchangeably, but they don’t mean the same thing. It’s helpful to understand the true definition of these words, so you...
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Thursday, December 7th, 2023

Why Chronic Pain and Addiction Often Go Hand in Hand

Addiction is linked to many things, and chronic pain is one of them. Chronic pain is any pain that lasts longer than 12 weeks. The pain can range from...
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Tuesday, December 5th, 2023

Cannabis-Induced Psychosis: Unpacking the Statistics

For decades, cannabis has been at the center of debates and ongoing research, particularly concerning its potential effects on mental health. Among the significant concerns is the development of...
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Monday, September 18th, 2023

Cannabis Hyperemesis Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes, Treatments

Cannabis Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS) is a condition that has emerged due to chronic, long-term cannabis use. CHS is a concerning condition characterized by severe vomiting, nausea, and abdominal pain. Cannabis,...
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Tuesday, August 22nd, 2023

Cannabis Induced Psychosis: Important Facts to Know

Cannabis induced psychosis is real. As I mentioned in a previous post, and discussed on The Broken Brain™ Podcast, not everyone will develop psychosis if they opt to use...
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Sunday, July 30th, 2023

Healthy Living After Rehab: 3 Very Important Tips!

Healthy living after rehab, and tackling your drug or alcohol use, requires more than just “walking away” from these substances. Upon completion of rehab, you must create a new...
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Wednesday, April 12th, 2023

Who Actually Benefits Best From an Outpatient Rehab Program?

Outpatient rehab can offer many benefits, including: More affordable than inpatient care Usually covered by insurance Builds a strong support system Provides outreach services Offers counseling and mental health...
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