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  • Past year, past month, and daily use of marijuana rose among 8th graders between 2009 and 2010, indicating a softening attitude regarding the risk of using marijuana.
  • PCP users often experience several unpleasant psychological effects, with symptoms mimicking schizophrenia (delusions, hallucinations, disordered thinking and extreme anxiety).
  • Typical street names for OxyContin are OCs, ox, and oxy, 40 (a 40-milligram tablet), 80 (an 80-milligram tablet), Blue, Hillbilly heroin and Kicker.
  • Marijuana withdrawal symptoms typically include a loss of appetite, an inability to sleep, depression, headache, excessive sweating, loose stools, nausea, anxiety, paranoia and irritability or aggression.

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Drug Rehab in California

There are all different kinds of substances that anybody can develop an addiction to in California. Common street drugs such as heroin, cocaine, marijuana and methamphetamine are no longer the only drug threats because of the significant rise in prescription drug abuse within the past several years. Newly emerging designer drugs have also grown to be a significant problem, such as the stimulant drug known as "bath salts" and synthetic versions of marijuana known as "spice" which are being bought legally in specialty shops across the country. Just as rates of use and abuse of drugs are on the rise, so are rates of people needing and looking for quality help.

Drug and Alcohol treatment facilities in California can help people by not only teaching them to abstain from using drugs, but also help them through the difficult detox and withdrawal process. After the physical aspect of addiction is overcome, drug treatment counselors will assist individuals get down to the bottom of how they became addicted to drugs in the first place, which will make sure they don't give in to the same traps and pitfalls in the future. When one attempts to stop drug use on their own, they will not only find it difficult if not impossible to not succumb to the extreme drug cravings, but they will also have to battle through the physical and psychological symptoms of withdrawal alone, which can sometimes be incredibly uncomfortable. If not in a drug rehabilitation setting, and with easy access to one's drug of choice, it is easy enough to give in to relapse. This is why it is very important for individuals to know that help does exist, and there is a way to recover from the grips of drug addiction.

The way to stop the cycle of addiction is to identify and resolve the elements in one's life which made drugs a solution, and then establishing new solutions and coping mechanisms to better handle these factors when they arise again in the future. Some drug rehab facilities only work on the physical side of addiction, and leave it up to the addicted individual to sort out their psychological and emotional ties to drugs. A drug detox center or short term drug rehabilitation program for example generally only helps individuals overcome the physical aspect of addiction and gets them successfully off of drugs. Unfortunately, there is a lot more to handle if one wants to remain abstinent and be able to do it with self-assurance and resolve. This is why it is vital that people choose the kind of drug rehab facility that is going to be effective at getting all important issues addressed and resolved through education, counseling and other treatment methods for as long as it takes to reach this point.

Because approaching addiction in this way is proven to be the most successful drug rehabilitation approach, people who want to receive the most effective help should consider taking part in treatment at a residential or inpatient drug treatment center in California. There are many reasons why these types of rehab programs supply the most effective treatment, but first and foremost the treatment setting in itself is one of the most important aspects of treatment to factor in. A drug treatment facility will supply the best results when the person can fully involve themselves in recovery and self betterment. Outpatient drug rehab programs typically don't produce desirable results and set a person up for relapse, because they are not fully able to focus on recovery and then they return home to things which may trigger their addiction. If in a residential or inpatient drug rehab setting this is of course not the case, in addition to the advantage of not having any access to drugs but having access to positive support and care around the clock.

An additional element which is often a predictor of whether or not somebody will find good results through treatment at a drug rehab in California is the length of time they stay in treatment. It has been proven time and time again that benefits will be commensurate with the intensity and length of treatment. If one crucial issue is left unresolved while in drug rehab, this can set the individual up for failure and relapse. Treating addiction can be a complicated task, as not every person has the same problems to deal with and the same internal battles to fight. This is why the best treatment plan will assure that there is no time frame on one's drug rehab process, and will allow each person to take the time to deal with all aspects of their own addiction at their individual pace.

If you or someone you care about in California is battling an addiction to anything, whether it is prescription drugs, illicit street drugs or any other substance of abuse, contact a drug treatment counselor right away. Uncover which drug rehab programs exist in your area and choose one which will be the most effective for your situation.

Treatment Listings in California:
  • Your Empowering Solutions Inc
    4020 Palos Verdes Drive North Palos Verdes Peninsula California, 90274
  • CareForward Health
    9730 Wilshire Boulevard Beverly Hills CA., 90212
  • Olive Vista Behavioral Health Center
    2335 South Towne Avenue Pomona CA., 91766
  • Native American Health Center
    3124 International Boulevard Oakland California, 94601
  • PDAP of Ventura County Inc
    450 Rosewood Avenue Camarillo California, 93010
  • Recovery Management Services Inc
    2449 Pacheco Street Concord CA., 94520
  • Aegis Treatment Centers LLC
    2055 Saviers Road Oxnard CA., 93033
  • San Fernando Valley Comm MH Ctr Inc
    14600 Sherman Way Van Nuys California, 91405
  • Youth Enhancement Services
    3025 Beyer Boulevard San Diego California, 92154
  • Hope Help and Healing Inc
    11960 Heritage Oak Place Auburn CA., 95603
  • McAlister Institute for Trt and Educ
    7625 Mesa College Drive San Diego CA., 92111
  • New Morning Youth and Family Services
    6765 Green Valley Road Placerville California, 95667
  • Horizons Unlimited of
    440 Potrero Avenue San Francisco California, 94110
  • PES EBS Inc
    11837 Kemper Road Auburn CA., 95603
  • Bi Bett Corp
    419 Pennsylvania Street Vallejo CA., 94590
  • Temecula Comp Treatment Center
    40700 California Oaks Road Murrieta California, 92562
  • HealthRight 360
    1318 Gateview Street San Francisco California, 94130
  • Butte County Dept of Behavioral Health
    805 Cedar Street Paradise CA., 95969
  • Genesis Programs Inc
    1732 Palma Drive Ventura CA., 93003
  • Bay Area Community Services Inc
    40965 Grimmer Boulevard Fremont California, 94538
  • New Dawn Treatment Centers
    3 Harbor Drive Sausalito California, 94965
  • Community Health Awareness Council
    590 West El Camino Street Mountain View CA., 94040
  • SOAP MAT LLC
    3230 Warning Court Oceanside CA., 92056
  • Wilshire Treatment Center Inc
    11901 Santa Monica Boulevard Los Angeles California, 90025
  • Adolescent Counseling Services
    643 Bair Island Road Redwood City California, 94063
  • Veterans Affairs Medical Center
    3350 La Jolla Village Drive San Diego CA., 92161
  • Aurora Charter Oak Hospital
    1161 East Covina Boulevard Covina CA., 91724
  • Hathaway Sycamores Child Fam Servs
    12510 Van Nuys Boulevard Pacoima California, 91331
  • VA Greater Los Angeles Health System
    16111 Plummer Street North Hills California, 91343
  • Penny Lane Centers
    5628 East Slauson Avenue Los Angeles CA., 90040
  • Tahoe Youth and Family Services
    1021 Fremont Avenue South Lake Tahoe CA., 96150
  • US Marine Corps
    4025 Tripoli Avenue San Diego California, 92140
  • Inland Behavioral and Health Servs Inc
    1963 North E Street San Bernardino California, 92405
  • Teen Challenge
    5450 Lea Street San Diego CA., 92105
  • Western Youth Services
    26137 La Paz Road Mission Viejo CA., 92691
  • Choices in Recovery
    619 Civic Center Drive Vista California, 92083
  • Enki Margarita Mendez
    1000 Goodrich Boulevard Los Angeles California, 90022
  • County of Orange Healthcare Agency
    1200 North Main Street Santa Ana CA., 92701
  • Mental Health Systems Inc
    900 North Cuyamaca Street El Cajon CA., 92020
  • Action Family Counseling Inc
    5850 Thille Street Ventura California, 93003
  • Hathaway Sycamores Child Family Servs
    1968 West Adams Boulevard Los Angeles California, 90018
  • Safe Refuge
    3125 East 7th Street Long Beach CA., 90804
  • Morningside Recovery LLC
    1400 Reynolds Avenue Irvine CA., 92614
  • Western Youth Services
    505 North Euclid Street Anaheim California, 92801
  • Crestwood Behavioral Health Center
    2370 Buhne Street Eureka California, 95501