Benefits To Quitting Drinking
The Benefits of Quitting Drinking: Living Out a Healthier Life It starts out with just one drink at night to wind down from a stressful day at work. Then over time, a stash of alcohol
Drugs That Cause Dilated Pupils
Most people are usually familiar with what dilated pupils are, and chances are you are as well! When you were younger you might have shone a flashlight into one of your eyes and watched your
Understanding California’s Homeless Population and Addiction
California and homelessness is hardly a novel talking point. For many years, residents and politicians alike have expressed frustration with the growing homeless population and have debated back and forth about public policy that has
What Is Alcoholic Nose or Rhinophyma, Is That More Than a Myth?
You might be familiar with a pervasive stereotype of alcoholics having a red face or a plump, bulbous kind of nose. In many TV shows or movies that are done with a more cartoon or
How Cocaine Effects The Appearance of Your Eyes
When you were younger, you might have heard stories about how substance use affected the appearance of friends or family members. Maybe in school, you were shown pictures of people who had an addiction and
Meth Sores: What Are They, and What Does Recovery Look Like?
If you ever experienced any kind of substance use prevention education in school, you might recall being shown pictures of people who were addicted to a variety of substances. Bloodshot eyes, unfocused gazes, and unappealing
Codependency in Recovery
Getting Through Recovery With Codependent Relationships Recovery is a journey that can have ups and downs every day. Each day in recovery is something that requires a patient’s strength and the ability to count on
Addiction Recovery and Nutrition in Sacramento, CA
Addiction Recovery and Nutrition Proper nutrition and supplementation during drug and alcohol detox At Pathways Recovery, located in Sacramento, CA, we strongly believe in the power of good nutrition. During the detoxification process for a
Sacramento Addiction Treatment Program
Pathways Recovery Dual Diagnosis Addiction Treatment Center In Sacramento CA Since 2010 Pathways Recovery has provided addiction treatment center services that include medically supervised detox, Men’s addiction treatment center located in Roseville CA in the
Recovery Resources
Drug and Alcohol Recovery Resource Guide The Drug and alcohol recovery world offers many different types of support services for those that need help learning to live a life free of drugs and alcohol. People
Food for Thought: Can Nutrition Change Our Mental Health?
There are many benefits for long term residential treatment when considering recovery options. Many people struggling with addiction are often faced with options for getting addiction treatment including one-on-one counseling, medically assisted treatment, outpatient or
The Benefits of Long Term Residential Treatment
There are many benefits for long term residential treatment when considering recovery options. Many people struggling with addiction are often faced with options for getting addiction treatment including one-on-one counseling, medically assisted treatment, outpatient or
Can I Force My Loved One Into Rehab For Their Addiction?
After 10 years of working in the field of addiction treatment I have seen and learned a lot. Every day I receive phone calls from all types of people including many who have a loved
Understanding Detox And Recovery From Suboxone
When most people think of drug addiction, they think of marijuana, cocaine or heroin. However, prescription drug addictions are more common than ever. Addiction to one prescription drug often leads to other forms of addiction,
Sacramento California Alcohol And Drug Abuse Rates And Statistics
Substance abuse has become prevalent across the country. Heavily populated and urban areas, such as Sacramento, have seen a marked increase in usage rates in the past decade. In 2007, 29.7 percent of adults in
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