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Equine-assisted therapy is a powerful supplementary treatment during rehab. Horses can play an important role in providing emotional support and helping people overcome certain challenges throughout the recovery process.1 If you are struggling with addiction and are wondering, “What is equine therapy?” keep reading to learn how equine assisted therapy can help you during your […]

Signs of a Rehab Scam Addiction is an extremely prevalent issue in the United States. According to the 2022 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), 13.1 million Americans 12 or older (4.6%) received treatment within the previous 12 months. And the number of people who get treatment is just a small fraction of […]

Finding the right drug and alcohol addiction treatment near Escondido, CA, can be a crucial step towards  achieving lasting recovery. Escondido offers a variety of treatment options with different specializations, philosophies, and amenities. Whether you’re looking for specific therapeutic modalities, a holistic approach, or a facility that addresses co-occurring mental health disorders, it’s important to […]

What Is Faith-Based Rehab? A faith-based rehab program incorporates a spirituality-based element or religious components as part of treatment.2 These programs still utilize evidence-based interventions—such as individual and group counseling, behavioral therapies, and medications—but by incorporating “meaning and purpose in life” as part of a formal treatment program through peer-based, mutual-help groups or other spiritual […]

Substance Use and Young Adults While the definition of “young adults” varies by organization, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) defines this population as those between the ages of 18 to 25.1 As this population transitions from high school to college, work, and other adult endeavors, they experience considerable changes mentally, physically, […]

In the new non-fiction book The Second Chance Club, all seven of the parolees profiled, who revolve in and out of lock up in New Orleans, suffer from a substance use disorder (SUD). Is that the norm, the prevalence of drug addiction in the U.S. jail and prison population? The percentage is difficult to pinpoint. […]

If you’re suffering from a substance use disorder, both rehab and 12-step programs like Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA) can help you get on the path to sobriety. But can programs like Alcoholics Anonymous replace rehab? After all, it would be easier just to attend meetings a few times a week rather than […]

What is a 60-Day Drug Rehab Program? A 60-day drug rehab program will require you to stay overnight in a treatment center for around 60 days, or two months. Meals are typically provided by the treatment center, and friends and loved ones may visit during visiting hours. It is possible that a stay longer than […]

Where is Rehab Located in Irvine? Rehabs in Irvine are scattered within city proper and all throughout Orange County. So, whether you would like to find a treatment center near home or farther away with the amenities you need, there are options available. Just a short 18 minute drive away from Irvine, AAC’s Laguna Treatment […]

It is difficult to see a friend or loved one struggling with substance abuse. You may wonder how to tell somebody you think they would benefit from rehab. Often, you may want to speak up, but are fearful that the person will become angry with you, or maybe you just don’t know what to say. You […]