National Methamphetamine Awareness Day Is Coming: What You Should Know
November 30, 2016 is National Methamphetamine Awareness Day. Pathways Recovery, in Sacramento, CA, is dedicated to eradicating all addiction, whether involving drugs or alcohol. We think it’s important, however, to know all you can about
It’s National Recovery Month: Here’s What You Need To Know
September is National Recovery Month. For addicts and their loved ones, it’s a time to increase awareness and celebrate sobriety. Each year, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration sponsors the month in an
Benzodiazepine Withdrawals: How to Get Through Withdrawal Safely
Benzodiazepines include brand-name anxiety/insomnia medications such as Xanax, Valium, Klonopin, and Ativan. Over time, recreational and prescription benzodiazepine users can develop a dependency on the substance for its fast-acting, relaxing, and hypnotic qualities. In addition
Is Placer County, California, The Next Target Of The Teen & Young Adult Heroin Epidemic?
Opioid abuse and heroin addiction have risen dramatically since the early 2000s. They affect every socioeconomic class, age, and gender in our nation, and pose a great threat to public health. California has not been
Pain Relief At A Heavy Price: The Effects Of Oxycodone
Oxycodone is a semi-synthetic opioid painkiller, most often prescribed by doctors to alleviate moderate to severe pain. It is a very effective narcotic commonly used after surgery or to treat other extremely painful injuries. One
Fentanyl: A Drug 50x Deadlier Than Heroin?
The dangers of opioid addiction have certainly gained more exposure recently with the deaths of celebrities like Prince, who was reported to be struggling with an addiction to opioid painkillers prior to his untimely death
Why The Risk Of Opana Addiction Continues To Increase
Continued and updated from our original blog: Opana Taking Over For Oxycontin It has been nearly a decade since the powerful prescription painkiller Opana hit the market. Twice as strong as OxyContin, it continues to
Will Congress’ Recent Efforts On How To Prevent Drug Abuse Have A Substantial Impact On The Addiction Treatment Field?
On March 10, 2016, the U.S. Senate passed bipartisan legislation intended to combat the opioid addiction epidemic in the United States. This landmark legislation is known as the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA), and
Alcohol Awareness Month: Spread The Word & Help A Struggling Loved One
April is the official month dedicated to alcohol awareness. Initiated by the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependency (NCADD), Alcohol Awareness Month is focused on reducing the stigma of alcoholism and strengthening awareness of
Keeping Up With Addiction Recovery: 5 Rules of Recovery
Living in the present is a difficult task for many people. Anxieties about the future and regrets about the past can haunt us and make it seem as though living for today is out of
Find Yourself With Pathways Recovery
In the throes of addiction, everything can seem dark…but remember, once you are lost, you can be found. Find your true self, free from addiction with Pathways Recovery. Our caring and knowledgeable staff is waiting
5 Surprising Myths About Addiction
When it comes to those suffering from addiction, there are many misconceptions. Unfortunately, these fallacies can lead to assumptions and preconceptions that prevent individuals from getting the help they need. It’s important for addicts as
Welcome To The Newly Redesigned Site, Stay Tuned For More Exciting News!
At Pathways Recovery, we are proud to announce the launch of our newly redesigned website. With our focus on providing high quality detox and outpatient addiction rehab treatment, we knew we needed a professional-looking, highly-functional
Debunking Myths About Substance Abuse
Common Myths About Substance Abuse and Addiction Ever since Richard Nixon’s “war on drugs” started over 40 years ago and Nancy Reagan’s “Just Say No” campaign began in the 1980’s, addiction treatment professionals have been
Fear Of Withdrawal Is Causing Unnecessary Overdoses From Opiate Abuse
Many people with a drug addiction are supremely afraid of withdrawal. The symptoms can be debilitating and even dangerous. More than 2.1 million Americans use prescription opioids, and another 500,000 abuse heroin. Unfortunately, this fear
Prescription Drug Abuse Epidemic Comes West
Prescription Drug Abuse Finds Western States Unprepared The epidemic of prescription drug abuse that had struck many regions in the eastern and southern U.S. has now struck with a vengeance in several western states where
Drug Overdose Deaths Continue To Rise Due To Prescription Drug Abuse
The United States is experiencing an alarming increase in overdoses of prescription drugs – many of which are leading to death. Disturbingly, fatalities and sales related to prescription drugs have more than quadrupled since 1999.
SAMHSA Publishes Drug And Alcohol Treatment Program Completion Rates
Drug And Alcohol Treatment Completion Rates The most recent data available for completion rates at drug and alcohol treatment facilities, such as Pathways Recovery in Sacramento, CA, shows some interesting results. Assembled from 1.5 million discharges
Addiction In The Elderly
Problems with addiction can affect people of all ages. Unfortunately, senior citizens face an increased risk of complications and mortality as the result of substance abuse. Learning more about elderly substance abuse can help those
Are You An Enabler? | A Simple Questionnaire
To understand if you might possibly be enabling someone’s substance abuse and preventing them from seeking the addiction treatment they need, answer these questions with a “yes” or a “no”: Are You An Enabler? :