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# DESIGN FOR CHANGE

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- [Blog](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/) - Explore our addiction and rehab education blog for expert insights, guides, and articles on substance use, treatment options, and the path to recovery. Find the information you need to make informed decisions for yourself or a loved one.
- [Fentanyl Misuse and Overdose Statistics That Reveal an Alarming Trend](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/fentanyl-misuse-or-inappropriate-use-and-overdose-statistics-reveal-an-alarming-trend/) - Fentanyl overdose statistics reveal a crisis that continues to escalate across the United States. Learn the latest data on fentanyl misuse and why evidence-based treatment is more critical than ever.
- [The 5 Stages of Alcoholism and What Each One Looks Like](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/the-5-stages-of-alcoholism-unique-symptoms-and-warning-signs/) - Alcoholism warning signs and symptoms can be easy to overlook in the early stages. Learn the physical, behavioral, and emotional indicators that suggest a drinking problem may require professional help.
- [10 Benefits of Inpatient Rehab That Make a Real Difference in Recovery](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/10-benefits-inpatient-rehab/) - Inpatient rehab provides around-the-clock clinical support, structured programming, and a safe environment for deep healing. Learn the key benefits of choosing residential treatment for addiction recovery.
- [Nitazenes: What You Need to Know About These Deadly Synthetic Opioids](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/nitazenes-what-you-need-to-know-about-these-deadly-synthetic-opioids/) - Synthetic opioids cause thousands of fatal overdoses every year. Here are some things you should know. Get help for opioid addiction at Design for Change.
- [Focusing On Our Family Program](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/focusing-on-our-family-program/) - “The sharing of experiences, the information that was given us to allow us to understand what we were experiencing and the knowledge and confidence to move forward and know we can/will be OK.” ...one parent’s thoughts Family Program Focuses on Learning When someone decides to seek treatment for addiction, almost invariably the first emotion experienced
- [6 Surprising Substance Use Statistics for 2022: Have We Made Any Noticeable Progress Toward Saving Lives? ](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/6-surprising-substance-use-statistics-for-2022-have-we-made-any-noticeable-progress-toward-saving-lives/) - As a result of personalized substance use treatment method, our clients enjoy long-term recovery success. Contact Design for Change Recovery to learn more.
- [Alcohol Advertising Influences Teenage Drinking](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/alcohol-advertising-influences-teenage-drinking/) - Advertisements are designed to entice people into buying and using particular products. Alcohol advertisements tend to glamorize the use of alcohol, associating drinking with having a good time. On the other hand, alcohol companies fail to mention the problems that their products can carry with them, which for young people can be a slippery slope.
- [Short Term Suboxone Use is a Critical Treatment for Opiate Withdrawal](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/suboxone-critical-short-term-treatment/) - Suboxone is a medication that is used to treat opiate addiction. It contains a combination of naloxone and buprenorphine. Naloxone blocks the effects of opioids, including pain relief or feelings of well-being. Buprenorphine is an opioid medication that helps wean the addict slowly from their addiction. What is Suboxone Used For? Short term Suboxone use
- [What is Gender-Specific Addiction Treatment?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/gender-specific-addiction-treatment/) - When you're considering entering a drug or alcohol addiction treatment program, it's important to find one that meets your unique needs. Men and women may turn to substance use for different reasons and at different stages of life. Gender-specific addiction treatment focuses on the differences between men and women's relationships with drugs and alcohol and
- [Women Are Drinking More Alcohol](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/women-are-drinking-more-alcohol/) - The drinking habits of men and women have historically been different, with men always consuming more alcohol than women and drinking more often. While this trend has been fairly consistent over the years, and men still drink more than women, the gap between the two sexes may be shrinking. A new study conducted by the
- [Medical Students Receive Opioid Addiction Training](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/medical-students-receive-opioid-addiction-training/) - It is fair to say that the prescription opioid epidemic in America results from several contributing factors; it is just one thing that led to a spike in addiction rates and overdose deaths. However, many of the underlying causes can be traced back to the medical community, namely a lack of pain management training for
- [Club Drugs are Deadly](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/club-drugs-are-deadly/) - Why Today’s Party Scene is More Dangerous Than Ever Before Ecstasy is one of the most popular street drugs among young people. Often, teens and young adults take ecstasy at raves or other dance parties. Because of this, ecstasy is a drug that people of all geographic and sociological backgrounds can fall prey to. While
- [Five Signs That A Person Needs to Go To Crack Rehab](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/five-signs-that-a-person-needs-to-go-to-crack-rehab/) - Many drug addicts live in denial, but inevitably a person addicted to crack cocaine will have to start recognizing the signs that they need to immediately seek treatment at crack rehab . Here are some signs that an addict should be aware are dangerous: Withdrawal after not using drugs for a period of time Drug usage interferes
- [10 tips for building a healthy relationship with food](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/10-tips-building-healthy-relationship-food/) - Shifting Your Mindset from Restriction to True Nourishment Nearly all of us can use to improve our relationship with food, regardless of the nature of our addiction. This is especially true for those of us overcoming eating disorders, such as anorexia, bulimia, or overeating. Following are 10 tips for building a healthy relationship with food.
- [Early Intervention Can Prevent Addiction From Getting Worse](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/early-intervention-can-prevent-addiction-getting-worse/) - Recognizing the Signs and Stopping Dependency Before It Starts There is a myth in recovery about addicts having to hit “rock bottom” before they are willing to recover. It has to get as worse as it can possibly get for the addict or alcoholic in order for them to realize the severity of their addiction
- [Using Social Media to Combat College Drinking](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/using-social-media-to-combat-college-drinking/) - Binge drinking is a common practice among college-age young adults. Consuming as much alcohol as you can, as fast as you can, is the goal of many young adults - despite the dangers which accompany the practice. The college years, for many, are a time when people are first exposed to heavy drinking, which means
- [Are Psychedelics Safe For Treating Drug And Alcohol Addiction?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/psychedelics-safe-treating-drug-alcohol-addiction/) - As the opioid epidemic claims an ever-increasing amount of lives, there is a desperate struggle to find an addiction and mental health treatment option which will work long term. Alternative forms of harm reduction and prevention have started to open, including needle exchanges and safe use clinics. Some treatment facilities have started administering marijuana and
- [Could Music Therapy Help Restore Damaged Memory In Addiction Treatment?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/signs-need-treatment-2/) - Blackouts are a form of short term memory loss. Individuals who heavily misuse or inappropriate use drugs and alcohol lose chunks of time from their life due to being blacked out on drugs and alcohol. They might do things they don’t remember, have arguments they don’t remember starting, and wake up somewhere they didn’t know
- [4 Ways To Support Mental Health And Recovery While In College](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/4-ways-support-mental-health-recovery-college/) - Staying sober during college is challenging when peers are partying and having fun with drugs and alcohol. Those who come to recovery during their collegiate years have surpassed what is considered as ‘fun’ in recovery. Managing stress and mental health is essential for success in recovery during college. Mindfulness And Meditation Mindfulness and meditation are
- [Which California Rehab Centers Offer Four to Six Month Programs?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/which-california-rehab-centers-offer-four-to-six-month-programs/) - Many people seek long-term rehab to treat their addictions. Unfortunately, experts classify addiction as a disease, thus it’s recurrent and difficult to treat. For those individuals who are determined to conquer their addiction, long-term rehab may be a solution. Long-term rehab is classified as a program that is 30-90 days or longer. However, the length
- [How Counseling Can Offer Help for Families of Drug Addicts](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/counseling-can-offer-help-families-drug-addicts/) - Design for Change Recovery considers addiction to be a family disease. Not only does the addict suffer, but the family suffers as well. They say it takes a village to raise a child; it takes a village to aid in the recovery of an addict. Families play a key part in the road to recovery
- [Heroin Addiction is Beyond Dangerous](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/heroin-addiction-is-beyond-dangerous/) - Heroin addiction is a dangerous and terrifying condition. Heroin is an extremely addictive drug, and withdrawals from it can be immensely uncomfortable: physically, mentally, and emotionally. Facing the immediate effects of recovering can be a hugely daunting thought, but the sooner that decision is made, the sooner you will finally be able to regain control
- [What You Can Expect From Alcohol 3 Month Treatments](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/what-you-can-expect-from-alcohol-3-month-treatments/) - Alcohol addiction is one of the most common forms of substance misuse or inappropriate use. Since alcohol is legal and always readily available, especially in social situations, treating dependence on alcohol can be a particularly tricky situation. For alcoholics who struggle with breaking their dependence, a three-month treatment may be the option with the greatest potential for
- [The reason many different therapy types are offered in treatment](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/reason-many-different-therapy-types-offered-treatment/) - Addiction is a three-pronged disease that affects our physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. As our addiction progresses, we eventually reach our bottom in each of these areas, until we finally receive the “gift of desperation” that leads us into treatment. In looking back after some time in recovery, many former alcoholics and addicts say they
- [Are There Symptoms of Withdrawal from Benzodiazepines?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/symptoms-withdrawal-benzodiazepines/) - Benzodiazepines are a type of tranquilizer. Two of the most commonly prescribed ones are Valium and Xanax. They work on the central nervous system reducing anxiety and producing sedation and muscle relaxation. They are addictive, especially when taken for their sedating properties. Doctors do prescribe benzodiazepines for medically valid reasons. Some of these include anxiety,
- [When Fentanyl Overdose Can’t Be Reversed: New Drug Threatens More Lives](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/fentanyl-overdose-cant-reversed-new-drug-threatens-lives/) - Naloxone has been referred to as the miracle drug. By brand name Narcan, the opioid reversal drug has brought back countless lives from the brink of death after an opioid overdose. Most commonly administered as a nasal spray, naloxone instantaneously binds with the brain’s opioid receptors and blocks them, without chemical interaction. Meaning, it stops
- [Rehab For Drug Addiction Treatment Might Be More Difficult For Women](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/rehab-women-difficult/) - Why the Path to Recovery Isn’t One-Size-Fits-All Women are in need of focused, long term treatment in order to recover with as much success as their male counterparts, new research from the Journal Of Women And Health states. Here are some of the main points in the ways that women struggle with addiction and treatment
- [Affordable Treatment Quality Care](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/affordable-treatment-quality-care/) - One of the worst reasons a person does not seek recovery for their substance misuse or inappropriate use or mental health disorder is because they cannot afford the care. Fortunately there are a lot of affordable rehab centers that offer easy financing and insurance coverage. If you are looking for a California alcohol rehab or even a cocaine treatment center that
- [The Difference Between Being Stressed and Having Anxiety](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/difference-stressed-anxiety/) - Many people experience stress – and the effects can feel unbearable, especially if the circumstances surrounding that stress seem never-ending. Factors leading to chronic stress may include: job related concerns (losing a job, finding a job, or enduring a job where one is dissatisfied), relationship issues, health/financial concerns, and more. Stress is primarily a
- [What Is A “Toolbox” In Sobriety And What Are The “Tools” I Need For It?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/toolbox-sobriety-tools-need/) - We hear the term “toolbox” often in recovery when it comes to learning to live clean and sober from drugs and alcohol. Everyone gets a “toolbox” when they decide to get sober. Throughout the course of their lives in recovery, they find and develop the “tools” to put in their toolbox. Of course, these tools
- [Cocaine Use in Movies: Fake or Not, It Still Has an Impact](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/cocaine-use-in-movies-fake-or-not-it-still-has-an-impact/) - The prevalence of cocaine use in movies can have a detrimental effect of people of all ages. If you are struggling with cocaine abuse, contact us today.
- [Lean Drink: 8 Shocking Facts You Need to Know](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/lean-drink-8-shocking-facts-you-need-to-know/) - Lean drink is not the best way to enhance your party or rave experience. Here are some things you need to know before using this dangerous mixture.
- [Is Your Loved One Coming Home from Rehab? Here’s How You Can Help](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/is-your-loved-one-coming-home-from-rehab-heres-how-you-can-help/) - Knowing the right ways to respond to your loved one recovering from substance misuse or inappropriate use can be challenging. It is easy to respond in ways that are not helpful or even harmful. When your loved one is coming home from rehab, it can be unclear how you should be supporting or helping them.
- [A Message About COVID-19](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/a-message-to-our-community-about-covid-19/) - We're Providing Inpatient Services We are open and accepting new clients with enhanced sanitary protocols: All residential staff are vaccinated and wear KN95 masks. We prescreen all clients prior to admission. We tested all clients upon admission. All new residential clients will be taken for a medical screen within 24 hours. We monitor all clients
- [Beware of These Lethal Drug Combinations](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/beware-of-these-lethal-drug-combinations/) - Lethal drug combinations take lives everyday due to overdose. Learn the facts here and contact Design for Change to get on the path to recovery today.
- [12-Step Slogans You’ll Come To Love In Recovery](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/12-step-slogans-youll-come-love-recovery/) - H.O.W.- Honesty, Open-Mindedness, Willingness “Tell them how you did it!” is usually the last thing someone giving us a chip or a token says before giving us the opportunity to share. Our program of recovery is based on many key tenets. Honesty, open-mindedness and willingness are probably the three most important. We have to be
- [The Cost of Heroin Addiction: Effects on the Body](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/heroin-effects-on-the-body/) - Heroin addiction has devastating effects on the mind and body. Here are some things to know about this dangerous illicit substance that is prevalent today.
- [What Is the Connection Between Substance Use Disorder and Chronic Illness? ](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/what-is-the-connection-between-substance-use-disorder-and-chronic-illness/) - The best solution for substance use disorder is to seek professional addiction treatment at Design for Change Recovery. Contact us today to learn more.
- [Antelope Valley Drug Rehabilitation: Effective Treatment At An Affordable Price](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/antelope-valley-drug-rehabilitation-effective-treatment-at-an-affordable-price/) - Discover Antelope Valley Drug Rehabilitation It can be tough to find a drug or alcohol treatment program that will work for you and not hurt your budget. California has many rehab centers renowned for their state of the art treatment, but many of them also charge an arm and a leg. Everyone deserves to get
- [Understanding the Risk Factors of Relapse and How to Reduce Them ](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/understanding-the-risk-factors-of-relapse-and-how-to-reduce-them/) - It is possible for people to develop relapse risk factors even when they have been in recovery for years. Here are some early warning signs to watch for.
- [Differences in Addiction Treatment Insurance Coverage](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/treatment-hmo-vs-ppo/) - Once you’ve made the decision to seek treatment for drug or alcohol addiction, you may find yourself overwhelmed with options. Higher quality programs tend to produce better addiction recovery outcomes, and residential treatment programs have been linked to lower relapse rates. However, these may cost more than the alternatives. Before you write these off due
- [How Do IOPs Differ from PHPs or Standard Outpatient Programs?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/how-do-iops-differ-from-phps-or-standard-outpatient-programs/) - Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOPs) are a step above standard outpatient treatment programs. This information will help you find the type of program you need.
- [Are Affordable Rehab Centers Able To Provide The Same Kind Of Treatment As High End Rehab Centers?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/are-affordable-rehab-centers-able-to-provide-the-same-kind-of-treatment-as-high-end-rehab-centers/) - The answer is yes. If you can&t afford to get treatment at a affordable rehab center, that doesn&t mean you have to give up on the idea of treatment altogether. Oftentimes the only differences between affordable and affordable rehab centers is their locations and the types of activities they offer. When you&re looking for a
- [What It Means to Provide a Full Continuum of Care in Addiction Treatment](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/what-it-means-to-provide-a-full-continuum-of-care-in-addiction-treatment/) - Full continuum addiction treatment means we work closely with clients from intake through aftercare to ensure positive recovery outcomes for each client.
- [$20 Million Program to Reduce Opioid Overdoses](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/program-to-reduce-opioid-overdoses/) - It can easily be argued that the best way to combat opioid overdoses in this country is to reduce the rates of addiction. The fewer people who become addicted to prescription opioids and heroin, the less likely people are to overdose from such drugs. Over the last year the government on both the state and
- [Selling Alcohol at College Football Games](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/selling-alcohol-at-college-football-games/) - Alcohol misuse or inappropriate use is a major concern on college campuses where young adults engage in risky drinking behaviors regularly - such as binge drinking. Naturally, campus faculty work hard every year to educate their students about the dangers of alcohol, urging them to drink responsibly. While many students are able to moderate their
- [How Does It Feel to Be Addicted to Drugs or Alcohol?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/how-does-it-feel-to-be-addicted-to-drugs-or-alcohol/) - Being addicted to drugs involves a range of physical and emotional issues. Design for Change helps people learn how to cope with them and maintain sobriety.
- [Can the Twelve Steps Work if You Are an Atheist?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/can-twelve-steps-work-atheist/) - The Effectiveness of The Twelve Steps The twelve steps, created by the co-founders of Alcoholics Anonymous, can work for anyone. In the main text for AA, Alcoholics Anonymous, there is an entire chapter devoted to atheists and agnostics. An atheist is defined as “a person who denies or disbelieves the existence of a supreme being
- [What Are The Benefits And Side Effects Of Medical Detox Using Suboxone?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/benefits-side-effects-medical-detox-using-suboxone/) - Medical detox is an important first step toward recovery from drugs and alcohol. Suboxone is a drug used to help treat clients who are detoxing from heroin and other opiates. Though the medical detox process is effective, it raises some concerns. If you are in need of medical detox, it is best to check yourself
- [Change Your Habits, Change Your Life](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/change-habits-change-life/) - Addiction is a habit, a bad one. The way that addiction works in the mind is complex. It takes over systems, it rewires reward, and it forms new learning patterns. Habits are a matter of learning. The brain has learned to associate one thing with drugs and alcohol and makes that association habitual. Breaking a
- [Get The Treatment You Need At Low Cost Rehab Centers](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/get-the-treatment-you-need-at-low-cost-rehab-centers/) - Finding The Right Treatment at a Low Cost Many people think that treatment at a rehab center is too expensive for them, and that they need to be either a celebrity or wealthy to afford effective treatment. The truth is that anyone can get the treatment they need at one of the low cost rehab
- [Can I Support My Family Member While They’re In Treatment?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/can-support-family-member-theyre-treatment/) - You might talk to them on the phone multiple times a day, visit them for visiting hours multiple times a week, and participate in the family program every time it's offered. You’re a rockstar support system for your family member in treatment. The support doesn’t have to stop there. Several Ways to Support Your Family
- [You Can Fight to Recover from Addiction](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/you-can-fight-to-recover-from-addiction/) - Why is it Important to Fight to Recover from Addiction? When you were young it might have always seemed like drinking was just for fun and was a normal social thing to do. As time moved on maybe you started to notice that were inclined to drink alone or you found it harder to say
- [Senators Call for Medical Marijuana Research](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/senators-call-for-medical-marijuana-research/) - Medical marijuana is legal for use with a recommendation from a doctor in 23 states and the District of Columbia; the drug is also legal for recreational use in four states. As more states are expected to join the pack in the coming future, the need for research on the drug has never been greater,
- [How Do I Know If I’m An Alcoholic?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/know-im-alcoholic/) - We all pick up drinks and drugs for different reasons. Many scientists and psychologists argue it’s because of a “broken brain” which has difficulty coping with difficult issues in life. Some argue addicts and alcoholics are born addicts and alcoholics, their first drink or drug being a matter of time. Others claim trauma is the
- [Depression and Sobriety](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/depression-and-sobriety/) - Depression and sobriety are a bit like peanut butter and jelly. They can stand alone individually but are often found together. Depression is prevalent amongst drug and individual with an alcohol disorders. Many turn to substances as a way to cope with mental health issues. When drugs and alcohol are taken away, there often remains
- [What Are the Risks of Using THC-O?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/what-are-the-risks-of-using-thc-o/) - The risks of using THC-O can be serious so you need to know what to expect. If you need help for THC-O abuse, contact Design for Change Recovery.
- [Telehealth Informed Consent](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/telehealth-informed-consent/) - Now Offering: Virtual (Remote) Counseling & Outpatient Services Addiction does not take time off during a crisis, and we continue our mission to provide caring and effective addiction counseling during this period of social distancing. We accept new clients (and continuing our treatment of existing outpatient clients) through remote Telehealth meetings. This way, we can
- [Biosound Therapy](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/biosound-therapy/) - Holistic treatments are gaining popularity as more and more individuals find success with them. Biosound therapy is a holistic treatment that uses sound and vibration to stimulate healing. It’s most commonly used to treat addiction, depression, and anxiety. Exploring Biosound Therapy In a biosound therapy appointment, the patient lays on a memory foam bed. The
- [How Long Do You Work With a Sponsor?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/long-work-sponsor/) - If you are new to the 12 steps you may be wondering how it all works. How long do you work with a sponsor? What is the process like? How do you choose that person? These question about how long to work with a sponsor is not addressed in the book, Alcoholics Anonymous. The book
- [How Staffing Can Affect Addiction Recovery](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/how-staffing-can-affect-addiction-recovery/) - Size Matters: Staff to Client Ratio in Rehab Addiction is a powerful disease that has the ability to pull you away from the things you enjoy and the people you love. If you’ve decided that you’re ready to seek help, that’s great! This is the first step of an amazing journey that can help you
- [Signs of Meth Addiction](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/symptoms-meth-addiction/) - Meth addiction signs and symptoms are sometimes obvious and sometimes subtle. The drug itself is harsh and volatile, which means living with meth addiction is not easy to hide like many other drugs. When people consistently take small doses of crystal meth, they can manage their chemical dependency for a time. However, addiction always evolves
- [Can CBT Prevent Relapse?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/can-cbt-prevent-relapse/) - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, also known as CBT, is often used in the treatment for drug and alcohol addiction. It’s a therapeutic approach designed to support changes in behavior by anticipating and coping with problems. It’s known to be effective in preventing relapse. It’s part of relapse prevention therapy. Relapse is defined by Merriam-Webster as “the
- [National Fentanyl Awareness Day May 9, 2023](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/spread-the-word-national-fentanyl-awareness-day-may-9-2023/) - Fentanyl Awareness Day helps expand education and prevention information about the dangers of fentanyl abuse. Here's how you can help.
- [How Bad Is the Opioid Crisis in California and What’s Being Done About It?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/how-bad-is-the-opioid-crisis-in-california-and-whats-being-done-about-it/) - The opioid crisis in California impacts cities and towns alike. What is being done about drug-related crime, overdose deaths, and the financial strain?
- [Is Taking Benzodiazepines For Anxiety Okay In Recovery?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/taking-benzodiazepines-anxiety-okay-recovery/) - Understanding Benzodiazepines in Recovery Benzodiazepines (commonly called benzos) are medications often prescribed for anxiety, panic disorders, and alcohol withdrawal. Drugs like Ativan, Xanax, or Valium can provide short-term relief from overwhelming symptoms. However, for people in addiction recovery, benzodiazepines carry serious risks. Their highly addictive nature and severe withdrawal symptoms can easily disrupt recovery efforts
- [A Magic Mushroom Gummy That Can Kill: What You Need to Know](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/a-magic-mushroom-gummy-that-can-kill-heres-what-you-need-to-know/) - Learn the dangers of magic mushroom gummies containing Amanita muscaria — side effects, recall alerts, and addiction warning signs.
- [5 Dangerous Myths About Opioid Overdoses](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/5-dangerous-myths-about-opioid-overdoses/) - Learn the truth about 5 dangerous myths surrounding opioid overdoses, plus how to recognize fentanyl risks and prevent tragedy.
- [5 Steps for Coping With a Loved One’s Addiction ](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/5-steps-for-coping-with-a-loved-ones-addiction/) - Coping with addiction requires a lot of patience and devotion when a loved one is involved with drugs or alcohol. Design for Change can help them recover.
- [Are You In Denial About Addiction? Why Admitting You Have a Problem Is the Hardest Part](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/are-you-in-denial-about-addiction-why-admitting-you-have-a-problem-is-the-hardest-part/) - Overcoming denial about addiction is your first step in recovery. The next step is to begin an evidence-based, fully-accredited addiction treatment program.
- [10 Intriguing Facts Nobody Tells You About the Opioid Crisis In the U.S.](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/10-intriguing-facts-nobody-tells-you-about-the-opioid-crisis-in-the-u-s/) - The opioid epidemic in America destroys lives daily. Here are some intriguing facts about the crisis you may not have heard before.
- [Addiction or Substance Use Disorder: Is There a Difference?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/addiction-or-substance-use-disorder-is-there-a-difference/) - Substance use disorder is the preferred term used to refer addiction, according to the DSM. This article will help you understand the distinction.
- [Things to Consider Before Choosing a Drug Rehab Facility](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/things-to-consider-before-choosing-a-drug-rehab-facility/) - Our fully-accredited, multifaceted drug rehab facility accommodates the unique needs of each client. Learn more about our extensive programs in this article.
- [Holidays and Shopping Addiction: Useful Tips You Need to Know](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/holidays-and-shopping-addiction-useful-tips-you-need-to-know/) - Shopping addiction can cause many adverse consequences in a person's life. Here are some tips to help you curb your holiday spending this season
- [Why You Should Choose a Licensed and Accredited Addiction Treatment Program](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/why-you-should-choose-a-licensed-and-accredited-addiction-treatment-program/) - Choosing an accredited addiction treatment program ensures you of high-quality, effective care. Learn more about our accredited program at Desing for Change.
- [Is There a Drug House on Your Street? Warning Signs of Neighborhood Drug Activity](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/is-there-a-drug-house-on-your-street-look-for-the-warning-signs-of-neighborhood-drug-activity/) - Learn the warning signs of a drug house, what to do if you suspect drug activity, and how treatment helps keep communities safe.
- [Do I Have To Work The 12 Steps Again After A Relapse?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/work-12-steps-relapse/) - Relapse can feel devastating. For many in recovery, the thought of “starting over” is discouraging — but it’s important to remember: relapse doesn’t erase your progress. Instead, it’s an opportunity to deepen your understanding of the 12 Steps and recommit to lasting change. If you’ve experienced a relapse, you may be asking yourself: Do I
- [Sober Living Homes, Rehabs, and Halfway Houses: Key Differences  ](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/key-differences-between-sober-living-homes-rehabs-and-halfway-houses/) - Sober living homes, rehabs, and halfway houses differ in several ways. This article helps you understand the differences and why they matter.
- [What You Should Know About “Purple Fentanyl”](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/what-you-should-know-about-purple-fentanyl/) - Purple fentanyl is a dangerous combination of different drugs and chemicals. If you are addicted to this drug, contact Design for Change today.
- [How Does It Feel to Be 90 Days Sober?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/how-does-it-feel-to-be-90-days-sober/) - 90 days sober brings a strange mix of feelings that many people don't expect. If you wonder how it feels to be sober, here are some things to know.
- [Lyrica:  Why Is It a Controlled Substance?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/lyrica-why-is-it-a-controlled-substance/) - Lyrica addiction can happen despite it being a controlled substance. If you use this drug, here are some surprising things you need to know.
- [Physical Changes You’ll Notice At 90 Days Sober](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/physical-changes-youll-notice-90-days-sober/) - You often hear people in the rooms of recovery say something about watching "the lights come on" in people who are in their first six months of sobriety. As drugs and alcohol continue to leave the system, more functions gain clarity. What happens after 90 days of sobriety is that many aspects of one's physical
- [Staying Sober After Rehab: 7 Steps for Long-Term Success](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/staying-sober-after-rehab/) - Staying sober after rehab is a challenge for many reasons. Here are some tips that may prove helpful during this difficult time in your recovery process.
- [Alcohol Detox at Home:  Reasons Not to Do It](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/alcohol-detox-at-home-reasons-not-to-do-it/) - Alcohol detox at home can be dangerous for many reasons. Learn the facts here and let us help you overcome alcohol abuse in a safe environment.
- [What Are the Risks of At-Home Alcohol Detox?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/what-are-the-risks-of-at-home-alcohol-detox/) - Alcohol detox can be dangerous without professional help. Due to the risks involved, don't try to detox at home. Contact Design for Change to learn more.
- [Glamorizing Substance Use Has Real-Life Consequences](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/glamorizing-substance-use-has-real-life-consequences/) - Glamorizing substance use by the media has had a detrimental impact on society. If your or a loved one needs help for substance use, contact us today.
- [Is Heart Disease Caused By Alcoholism?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/heart-disease-caused-alcoholism/) - Alcohol isn’t good for the heart, despite popular research studies. An average consumption of alcohol, like the “glass of red wine a night” prescription can provide some benefit for cardiovascular health but is by no means a method of medicating for the heart. Unfortunately, many people turn to alcohol as medication, that is, self-medication, and
- [Baby Boomers and Binge Drinking: What Are the Health Risks?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/baby-boomers-and-binge-drinking-what-are-the-health-risks/) - Older adults binge drinking can put them at risk for several severe health problems. Here are some things you need to know about senior citizen's alcohol use.
- [Practicing Introspection](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/practicing-introspection/) - When we enter recovery, one of the first things we learn is to become aware of the motives that drive us. We slowly begin to recognize our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, a process called introspection. We can accomplish this through the practice of mindfulness: recognizing what is going on within ourselves all throughout the day.
- [Turning challenges into goals](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/turning-challenges-goals/) - As we begin treatment for our addictions, we are met with a great many challenges. We must overcome our obsessive and compulsive behaviors, learn to deal with stress in healthy ways, face the loss of relationships, our job, or even our home, as well as countless other challenges. We must learn, in short, a new
- [What Are Ear Seeds and What Are They Used For in Detox?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/ear-seeds-help-detox/) - A brand-new treatment modality is known as “ear seeds” is being hailed as a miracle in drug and alcohol detox. Ear seeds are based on the principles of acupuncture, an ancient Chinese system of medicine that treats disease by inserting fine needles at specific points on the body. Ear acupuncture, or auricular therapy, is widely
- [Patients are Worthy of Love](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/patients-worthy-love/) - Drugs and alcohol block out true emotions. Connections to one’s self and others are lost. Feelings of love and respect are not acknowledged and are replaced with unworthiness and shame. The love, care, and understanding an addict receives during treatment shows the individual the emotions are raw and needed. Looking within and finding the positive
- [California Drug Rehab Programs Tailored for Your Needs](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/california-drug-rehab-programs-tailored-for-your-needs/) - California drug rehab is popular due to the high-quality evidence-based programs offered. Contact Design for Change Recovery in Lancaster, CA. to learn more.
- [10 ways to make meal prep easy](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/10-ways-make-meal-prep-easy/) - In recovery, one of the first ways learn to take care of ourselves is by eating well. Good nutrition is critical for those of us overcoming eating disorders, as well as drug and alcohol addictions. No matter what reason you’ve entered recovery, a simplified food regimen will help simplify your daily life. Here are 10
- [Applying mindfulness to everyday situations](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/applying-mindfulness-everyday-situations/) - In recovery, one of the most powerful tools we learn is mindfulness. With practice, we learn to be aware of our feelings, our physical state, our thoughts, and our surroundings. We also become aware of our addictive triggers, so we’re able to avoid a relapse. We practice mindfulness by first becoming aware of the world
- [Is There a Relationship Between Addiction and Eating Disorders?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/is-there-a-relationship-between-addiction-and-eating-disorders/) - Eating disorders and addiction are similar in many ways and often occur together. Here are some things you should know about the relationship between them.
- [Supporting a Loved One’s Sobriety During the Holidays](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/supporting-a-loved-ones-sobriety-during-the-holidays/) - Holiday sobriety is difficult for people in recovery. The holidays bring triggers and temptations that are hard to resist. Here's how to help a loved one.
- [Why Some First Responders Struggle With Substance Use Disorders ](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/why-some-first-responders-struggle-with-substance-use-disorders/) - First responders substance use is not uncommon, but many of them don't get the treatment they need. Learn about our First Responders Wellness program here.
- [New Year's Resolutions for People in Recovery: 5 Practical Sobriety Goals ](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/new-years-resolutions-for-people-in-recovery-5-practical-sobriety-goals/) - Sobriety goals are important for a person in recovery. They help you stay on track and prevent relapse. Here are a few tips to help you get started.
- [How Long Do California Alcohol Rehab Programs Last?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/how-long-do-california-alcohol-rehab-programs-last/) - Our alcohol rehab program at Design for Change Recovery are client-focused to ensure the highest level of care needed. Learn more by contacting us today.
- [Can You Spot the Signs of Relapse?  Here’s What to Look For](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/can-you-spot-the-signs-of-relapse-heres-what-to-look-for/) - The signs of relapse can be subtle at first and difficult to detect. Here are some things to look for if your loved one is in early recovery from substance use.
- [Understanding the High Rate of Holiday Relapses](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/understanding-the-high-rate-of-holiday-relapses/) - Holiday relapse is not uncommon, but you can find ways to protect your sobriety. Here are some things that may help you stay sober this holiday season.
- [5 Rituals for Supporting Your Recovery Journey](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/5-rituals-for-supporting-your-recovery-journey/) - Recovery rituals are crucial to helping you stay on track. Here are a few suggestions that will help you get started on a personalized journey to sobriety.
- [What Are Wellness Vapes and Are Their Health Claims True?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/what-are-wellness-vapes-and-are-their-health-claims-true/) - Wellness vapes are marketed as safe and natural, but are those claims true? Here's what you should know about these popular products before using them.
- [Why Do Some People Need Medical Detox?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/why-do-some-people-need-medical-detox/) - Medical detox is the first step in our comprehensive treatment at Design for Change Recovery. Contact us today to learn more about our full continuum of care.
- [5 Key Questions to Ask When Seeking Treatment for an Addicted Loved One](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/5-key-questions-to-ask-when-seeking-treatment-for-an-addicted-loved-one/) - An addicted loved one needs all the support and compassion they can get. Choosing treatment at Design for Change will ensure they get the best treatment plan.
- [Unintentional Fentanyl Use: Don't Become a Victim](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/unintentional-fentanyl-use-dont-become-a-victim/) - If you use drugs and are concerned about unintentional fentanyl use, get professional treatment soon. Contact Design for Change to learn about our programs.
- [Social Media Chroming Challenge: Here’s What Parents Need to Know](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/social-media-chroming-challenge-heres-what-parents-need-to-know/) - The chroming challenge on social media has lead to severe consequences for many teens. Here are some things all parents of teens need to know about the trend.
- [The state of the opioid epidemic and how we got here](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/state-opioid-epidemic-got/) - The figures vary widely, but even conservative estimates are staggering: In 2015, more than 33,000 Americans died as the result of an opioid overdose, according the National Institute on Drug Misuse or inappropriate use (NIDA) – a rate of more than 90 per day. Some 2 million people in the United States misuse or inappropriate
- [What Is the Relationship Between Dual Diagnosis and Substance Use?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/what-is-the-relationship-between-dual-diagnosis-and-substance-use/) - Treating dual diagnosis involves addressing the mental disorder and substance use disorder simultaneously. Here's what you need to know about dual diagnosis.
- [Heroin and Fentanyl: Why You Should Avoid This Dangerous Mix](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/heroin-and-fentanyl-why-you-should-avoid-this-dangerous-mix/) - Stopping heroin and fentanyl abuse won’t be easy. But, if you are ready to make this positive change, Design for Change Recovery will help you succeed
- [Xylazine Use and Overdoses: What You Need to Know](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/xylazine-use-and-overdoses-what-you-need-to-know/) - Xylazine use and overdoses are on the rise across the U.S. Here are some things you need to know about this dangerous substance and where to get treatment.
- [Preparing for Rehab: 5 Helpful Things You Need to Know](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/preparing-for-rehab-5-helpful-things-you-need-to-know/) - Preparing for rehab can be stressful, but these helpful tips will make the process easier. Design for Change will be happy to answer any questions you have.
- [How Alcohol Changes Your Life](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/how-alcohol-changes-your-life/) - At some point in your life, whether it was when you were a teenage or later in college, you probably started to get in the habit of drinking with your friends. It probably seemed like a normal and fun activity when you were young but after many years of continuous drinking you might begin to
- [Understanding The Role Of Reactive Attachment In Addiction](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/understanding-role-reactive-attachment-addiction/) - Children have needs which demand to be met. We all do. When our needs aren’t met, we react. How we react varies from one person to the next. We can react by closing ourselves in or we can react by lashing out. We can react by clinging or we can react by avoiding. We can react
- [Is Addiction A Choice?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/is-addiction-a-choice/) - We experience a lot of things in life we didn’t necessarily choose. In many ways, we might have set yourself up for it. Despite the warnings of others, we might have chosen to walk right into something that had a pretty high likelihood of happening. We chose the circumstances and we chose to take the
- [Do You Know the Real Risks of Heroin Misuse or inappropriate use?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/do-you-know-the-real-risks-of-heroin-misuse-or-inappropriate-use/) - Heroin abuse is one of the leading causes of fatal overdoses today. The risks involved with heroin abuse are often overlooked and leads to fatal overdose.
- [Some Things to Know About the Dangers of Counterfeit Fentapills ](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/some-things-to-know-about-the-dangers-of-counterfeit-fentapills/) - If you experiment with recreational opioid use, you are at risk of the dangers of fentapills. Protect yourself by seeking professional treatment at Design.
- [10 Questions to Ask When Looking for Addiction Treatment in California](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/10-questions-to-ask-when-looking-for-addiction-treatment-in-california/) - Our fully-licensed, evidence-based California addiction treatment will help you achieve your recovery goals. Contact us today to learn more about our program.
- [Top 5 Most Deadly Drugs of Misuse or inappropriate use in California: Do You Know What They Are?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/top-5-most-deadly-drugs-of-misuse-or-inappropriate-use-in-california-do-you-know-what-they-are/) - Stopping California drug abuse is an endeavor that is best pursued in a facility that cares about your success. Reach out to Design for Change Recovery today.
- [Dopamine and Drug Use: How Are They Related?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/dopamine-and-drug-use-how-are-they-related/) - Dopamine and drug use are connected in several ways. This article helps you understand the way dopamine influences your behaviors and your desire to use drugs.
- [August 31 Is International Overdose Awareness Day: How Can You Help?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/august-31-is-international-overdose-awareness-day-how-can-you-help/) - International Overdose Awareness Day saves lives by spreading awareness and offering support. Design for Change also saves lives with our effective treatment.
- [Non-LSD Hallucinogen Use by Young Adults Has Spiked Dramatically](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/non-lsd-hallucinogen-use-by-young-adults-has-spiked-dramatically/) - Non-LSD hallucinogens are mistakenly believed to be addictive, but studies prove otherwise. Here are some things you need to know about the drugs.
- [Cannabis Side Effects: What You Need to Know About Greening Out](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/cannabis-side-effects-what-you-need-to-know-about-greening-out/) - Greening out is another term for cannabis toxicity or overdose. Here are some things you need to know about the risks and side effects of using cannabis.
- [Holiday Alcohol Use: Myths and Facts](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/holiday-alcohol-use-myths-and-facts/) - Holiday alcohol use can lead to many consequences like highway accidents, overdose, crime, and more. Learn more here about avoiding holiday drinking issues.
- [Flakka: Why You Need to Avoid this Designer Drug](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/flakka-why-you-need-to-avoid-this-designer-drug/) - Flakka is an addictive and dangerous street drug you need to avoid. Here are some thing you may not know about this popular designer drug.
- [Why You Should Choose a Drug Rehab in California](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/why-you-should-consider-choosing-a-drug-rehab-in-california/) - Our drug rehab in California provides an evidence-based, fully-accredited addiction treatment curriculum that focuses on healing the whole person.
- [Did You Know America’s 3 Most Deadly Drugs Are Legal?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/did-you-know-americas-3-most-deadly-drugs-are-legal/) - Deadly legal drugs take more lives each year than many illicit drugs. Here are some statistics you should know and reasons to avoid these dangerous substances.
- [Buyer Beware: Purchasing Medications Online Can Be Risky](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/buyer-beware-purchasing-medications-online-can-be-risky/) - It is easy for someone to obtain opioids or other addictive medications through illegal online pharmacies. You need to know the risks of buying drugs online.
- [What Are the Pros and Cons of Group and Individual Therapy in Addiction Treatment?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/what-are-the-pros-and-cons-of-group-and-individual-therapy-in-addiction-treatment/) - If you are ready to free yourself from control of addictive substances, group and individual therapy can help. Reach out to Design for Change Recovery today.
- [Professionals, Prescription Pills and Addiction](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/professionals-prescription-pills-and-addiction/) - Substance misuse among professionals is not unusual today as many people succumb to the stress of demanding jobs and long hours. Here a some things to know.
- [Drugs in Halloween Candy: Is It a Real Threat?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/drugs-in-halloween-candy-is-it-a-real-threat/) - Finding drugs in halloween candy isn't likely, but it is a potential threat. With candy-like substances like purple fentanyl on the streets, parents be aware.
- [Making It A Crime To Sell Synthetic Marijuana](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/making-it-a-crime-to-sell-synthetic-marijuana/) - The synthetic drugs appear to stay after several years of increased use in several different states. While synthetic marijuana and “bath salts,” herbs and salts sprayed with chemicals designed to mimic the effects of traditional narcotics, are most commonly used in major cities, the dangerous drugs have found their way to rural areas as well.
- [New Opioid Combo “Gray Death” Causing Deaths Around The Country](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/new-opioid-combo-gray-death-causing-deaths-around-country/) - Opioids weren’t supposed to get much worse after the recent surge of fentanyl and other synthetic opioid analogues like carfentanil, W-18, and U-47700. Throughout the entirety of the last year, synthetic opioid drugs have been reported as quickly as possible and made aware to the public. Problematically, authorities have found that synthetic opioids were appearing
- [Disturbing Facts About Benzos You Need to Know](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/disturbing-facts-about-benzos-you-need-to-know/) - The facts about benzos are often shocking to many people who think these drugs are safe. If you use benzos, here are some things you should know.
- [Meth: Why Is It the Primary Drug of Misuse or inappropriate use in California?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/meth-why-is-it-the-primary-drug-of-misuse-or-inappropriate-use-in-california/) - Meth abuse in CA ultimately takes control of all aspects of people's lives. Don’t allow this to happen to you. Reach out to Design for Change Recovery today.
- [Pink Cocaine: Another Deadly Drug Cocktail to Avoid](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/pink-cocaine-another-deadly-drug-cocktail-to-avoid/) - Pink cocaine is a dangerous and addictive drug cocktail that contains several combinations of illicit substances. Learn more about it here.
- [10 Tips for Managing Stress and Building Resilience](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/10-tips-for-managing-stress-and-building-resilience/) - Tips for managing stress don't always work, but they are worth a try, especially if you're in early recovery from drug or alcohol addiction.
- [4 Top Reasons Why Lethal Fentanyl Continues to Kill](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/4-top-reasons-why-lethal-fentanyl-continues-to-kill/) - Fentanyl is involved in most addictions and overdoses reported today. Professional treatment is available at Design for Change for those who need help.
- [How Stress Can Lead To Relapse](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/how-stress-can-lead-to-relapse/) - Stress and relapse often go hand in hand. Here are some things to help you avoid relapse triggers such as stress, anxiety, and depression.
- [Dangerous Deception: Fake Opioids Known as M30s](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/dangerous-deception-fake-opioids-known-as-m30s/) - Fake opioids are causing thousands of overdose deaths every year. What are these dangerous pills and where do they come from? Learn more in this article.
- [What Is P2P Meth and Why Is It So Deadly?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/what-is-p2p-meth-and-why-is-it-so-deadly/) - P2P meth is a highly addictive and dangerous drug that is gaining popularity and causing severe addictions. Here's why you should avoid this drug.
- [Is Gabapentin a Safe Alternative to Opioids?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/is-gabapentin-a-safe-alternative-to-opioids/) - Many physicians now prescribe gabapentin as an alternative to addictive opioids. Here are some things you need to know about this addictive drug.
- [Does Drug Overdose Kill More Men than Women?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/does-drug-overdose-kill-more-men-than-women/) - Drug overdose death rates among men are higher than for women. Knowing the reasons may help save a loved one's life. Learn more here.
- [Is There an Increase in Drug Overdoses During the Holidays? ](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/is-there-an-increase-in-drug-overdoses-during-the-holidays/) - The best way to avoid drug overdose is to stop using drugs or alcohol as soon as possible. Design for Change Recovery can help you accomplish this goal.
- [Alarming Statistics Expose the Prevalence of Drug-Related Crime in America](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/alarming-statistics-expose-the-prevalence-of-drug-related-crime-in-america/) - Drug-related crime affects everyone in America in one way or another. Here are some of the alarming statistics about how you and your family could be affected.
- [Designer Drugs in California: Here's What You Need to Know ](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/designer-drugs-in-california-heres-what-you-need-to-know/) - Designer drugs in California damage people's health and can ruin their lives. Here are some things you need to know about these dangerous substances.
- [What You Need to Know About Mixing Opioids and Alcohol](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/what-you-need-to-know-about-mixing-opioids-and-alcohol/) - Mixing opioids and alcohol can have severe side effects and may lead to overdose or death. Learn more about the risks involved and treatment options at Design.
- [Mixing Opiates with Alcohol](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/mixing-opiates-alcohol/) - Like alcohol, opiate drugs and substances, including hydrocodone, oxycodone, and heroin, are central nervous system depressants. When a person simultaneously drinks alcohol and ingests opiates, the two substances have a multiplier and not an additive effect. That is, the depressant effects created by the opiates do not only add to the alcohol depressant effects, but
- [Is There an Increased Risk of Benzodiazepine Overdose Among Young People Today?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/is-there-an-increased-risk-of-benzodiazepine-overdose-among-young-people-today/) - Whether intentional or accidental, benzodiazepine overdose takes lives every day. Design for Change helps people overcome benzo abuse. Learn more here.
- [Cocaethylene: Understanding the Risks of Using Cocaine and Alcohol Together](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/cocaethylene-understanding-the-risks-of-using-cocaine-and-alcohol-together/) - Cocaethylene is produced by the liver when cocaine and alcohol are used together. The metabolite increases the risks of severe side effects. Learn more here.
- [Alcohol Use in California: Its Impact on Families and Society](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/alcohol-use-in-california-its-impact-on-families-and-society/) - Alcohol use in California affects millions of families in diverse ways. Learn more about how to overcome alcohol addiction with help from Design for Change.
- [Steps to Reduce Stress-Related Drinking](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/steps-to-reduce-stress-related-drinking/) - Stress-related drinking can lead to alcoholism quickly. Here are some things that will help you avoid drinking to relieve stress and reduce your risk.
- [Disturbing Facts About Xylazine Everyone Needs to Know](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/disturbing-facts-about-xylazine-everyone-needs-to-know/) - Xylazine is a highly dangerous and addictive drug. Anyone using it should reach out for treatment right away. Contact Design for Change to learn more.
- [Is There a Difference Between Overamping and Overdosing? Here's What You Need to Know](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/is-there-a-difference-between-overamping-and-overdosing-heres-what-you-need-to-know/) - Here are some things you need to know overamping and overdosing differences, especially if you use stimulant drugs for recreational purposes.
- [Drug Dealers Have Shifted From Street Corners to Social Media](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/drug-dealers-have-shifted-from-street-corners-to-social-media/) - Drug dealers online is a growing problem today. If you or a loved one has fallen victim and need addiction treatment, contact Design for Change today.
- [Gender-Specific Addiction Treatment Programs: Are They More Effective?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/are-gender-specific-addiction-treatment-programs-more-effective/) - Is gender-specific addiction treatment effective? Learn more about our gender-specific addiction treatment programs by contacting our Lancaster, CA facility.
- [Why Teens Misuse or inappropriate use Prescription Drugs, Where They Get Them, and How It Impacts Society](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/why-teens-misuse-or-inappropriate-use-prescription-drugs-where-they-get-them-and-how-it-impacts-society/) - At Design for Change Recovery, we understand the mental, emotional, and physical issues that lead to teen drug abuse. Contact us if your teen needs help.
- [If You’re Resisting Rehab, Here’s What You Should Know](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/if-youre-resisting-rehab-heres-what-you-should-know/) - Resisting rehab is not unusual, but you are putting your health and life at risk by not seeking treatment. Here are some things to consider.
- [Why Are More Women Dying From Drug Overdoses Today?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/why-are-more-women-dying-from-drug-overdoses-today/) - Overdoses among women are on the rise today. At Design for Change we are concerned about the numbers and seek to provide customized treatment for women.
- [America Grapples With A Heroin Epidemic](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/america-grapples-with-a-heroin-epidemic/) - The Source Over the last decade and a half, the United States has been battling with prescription opioid misuse or inappropriate use, the result of new pain management and prescribing guidelines from the end of the 20th Century. A simple complaint of discomfort could land an addict a new prescription, and with very little oversight
- [Why Does Heroin Affect People So Severely?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/heroin-affect-people-severely/) - The story of heroin in someone’s life is a sad one. Everyone who ends up addicted to heroin gets there by a different route. Heroin is not often a drug people excitedly look into trying. Few people turn to heroin as the next drug in a ladder of drugs they are experimenting with. That is
- [How Does High-Intensity Drinking Differ from Binge Drinking?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/how-does-high-intensity-drinking-differ-from-binge-drinking/) - High-intensity drinking can be more dangerous than binge drinking. Here's what you need to know about the differences and how to get help for alcohol abuse.
- [What Substances Are Most Misuse or inappropriate used During College?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/substances-misuse-or-inappropriate-used-college/) - College is a time of personal growth and self-expansion. For many, college is a time to find their career path and create the solid foundation for a successful career. For others, college is a time to drink, do drugs and party. Some students use college as a time to experiment with partying while others begin
- [Does the TV Show Euphoria Glorify Teen Party Culture?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/does-the-tv-show-euphoria-glorify-teen-party-culture/) - Teen party culture can be influenced by TV shows like Euphoria. Here are some interesting facts you need to know about the connection.
- [Why Do Life Skills Matter in Addiction Recovery?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/why-do-life-skills-matter-in-addiction-recovery/) - Life skills training is an essential part of our comprehensive treatment program at Design for Change. Learn more by contacting our Lancaster, CA facility.
- [Aftercare: Why Some People Succeed in Recovery and Some Don’t](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/aftercare-why-some-people-succeed-in-recovery-and-some-dont/) - Aftercare programs help people stay on track during early recovery. They provide a range of services and resources to help clients succeed in sober living.
- [5 Deadly Drugs You Probably Don’t Know About](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/5-deadly-drugs-you-probably-dont-know-about/) - Deadly drugs continue to take lives daily. But, Design for Change provides a solution for people with addictions. Learn more about us here
- [The Benefits of Sobriety: What Rehab Can Do For You](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/the-benefits-of-sobriety-what-rehab-can-do-for-you/) - The benefits of sobriety include improvements to your life and health, and extend to improve the lives of your loved ones. Here's how.
- [What Are Behavioral Addictions and How Do They Relate to SUDs?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/what-are-behavioral-addictions-and-how-do-they-relate-to-suds/) - Behavioral addictions often go hand-in-hand with substance use. Our unique treatment approach addresses the co-existing disorders for more positive outcomes.
- [Labor Day Weekend and Alcohol Misuse or inappropriate use: Not a Good Mix](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/labor-day-weekend-and-alcohol-misuse-or-inappropriate-use-not-a-good-mix/) - Alcohol abuse during Labor Day weekend causes severe consequences for many people each year. Learn more about alcohol-related holiday accidents.
- [Successful Agers and Harmful Drinking](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/successful-agers-and-harmful-drinking/) - The conversation about harmful drinking is most often directed towards young adults, usually considered to be at the highest risk. However, problematic drinking behavior is a problem where people in every age group are at risk. New research suggests that people over the age of 50 are at greater risk of harmful alcohol consumption, Medical
- [Benzodiazepines Involved in Nearly Half of Opioid Overdoses](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/benzodiazepines-involved-in-nearly-half-of-opioid-overdoses/) - After more than a decade of fighting overseas, many servicemen and women have returned home injured both physically and mentally. Many veterans turn to drugs and alcohol to self medicate their ailments, often times with unfortunate results. Without proper access to effective psychological care, veterans look to both prescription opioids and benzodiazepines (aka benzos), such
- [Drug Prevention Programs: Why They Are Essential Now More Than Ever](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/drug-prevention-programs-why-they-are-essential-now-more-than-ever/) - Drug prevention programs are vital to our youth and young adults today more than ever to help spread awareness about the dangers of drugs and alcohol.
- [Evidence-Based Addiction Treatment in California: Why It Matters](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/evidence-based-addiction-treatment-in-california-why-it-matters/) - Evidence-based addiction treatment utilizes scientifically tested and proven methods. This article helps you understand why this approach is recommended.
- [Does the ‘Quick-Fix’ Mentality Increase Vulnerability to Stress and Substance Use?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/does-the-quick-fix-mentality-increase-vulnerability-to-stress-and-substance-use/) - Stress and substance use often go hand-in-hand. Our comprehensive treatment program at Design for Change is the best solution to overcoming these issues.
- [‘Tranq Drug’ Trend Making the Fentanyl Crisis Worse: Shocking Facts You Need to Know](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/tranq-drug-trend-making-the-fentanyl-crisis-worse-shocking-facts-you-need-to-know/) - Tranq drug is making the fentanyl crisis worse in America. This article will help you understand the dangers involved in using this illicit substance.
- [5 Ways to Tell Whether Your California Drug Rehab Program Was Effective](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/5-ways-to-tell-whether-your-california-drug-rehab-program-was-effective/) - California drug rehab programs are some of the most effective in the nation. At Design for Change we offer the highest quality treatment in the state.
- [Understand The Process Of Rehabilitation](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/understand-the-process-of-rehabilitation/) - The process of recovery is not an easy one and it begins slowly, with the simple decision to seek help. Despite all the hard work involved and hurdles one must face, the decision to stay sober is a life altering one. Getting familiar with the process of rehabilitation will help you know what to do
- [American Workers Testing Positive for Drugs](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/american-workers-testing-positive-for-drugs/) - With more relaxed views about marijuana use and the country in the throes of a prescription drug epidemic, it comes as little surprise that more American workers are testing positive for drugs. In fact, the presence of drugs appeared in 3.9 percent of urine tests conducted for employers in 2014, up from 3.7 percent in
- [Yoga For PTSD: Bringing Trauma Sensitivity To The Mat](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/yoga-ptsd-bringing-trauma-sensitivity-mat/) - Yoga is an ancient tradition which uses stretching, strength building, flexibility, and a focus on the breath to heal the body. Yoga today has become an international craze for mental and physical wellbeing. An increasing amount of research has shown that yoga can be immensely beneficial to men and women who are in treatment for
- [Is Dance Fitness As Effective As Exercise?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/dance-fitness-effective-exercise/) - At Design For Change Recovery, we offer dance fitness as one of our exercise classes during our client’s stay in our residential programs. The reason why? It’s science. Take for example, Zumba. Zumba is a latin dance oriented fitness class which has given thousands of people around the world amazing results in their weight and
- [Facing the Ugly Truth: Why ‘Casual Meth Use’ Isn't a Good Idea](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/facing-the-ugly-truth-why-casual-meth-use-isnt-a-good-idea/) - At Design for Change Recovery, we understand the truth about casual meth use and how to overcome it. Contact us to learn more about our programs.
- [Do You Feel Trapped by Depression and Addiction Symptoms?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/do-you-feel-trapped-by-depression-and-addiction-symptoms/) - Depression and addiction often go hand-in-hand. It's often difficult to know which came first. It's important to know these signs and symptoms of both.
- [How Fentanyl Replaced OxyContin in California’s Drug Epidemic](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/how-fentanyl-replaced-oxycontin-in-californias-drug-epidemic/) - The California drug epidemic is a worsening public health crisis. Our evidence-based addiction treatment can help people recover and it reduces overdose deaths.
- [Why Are People Switching from Opioids to Heroin?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/why-are-people-switching-from-opioids-to-heroin/) - Switching to heroin from opioids can lead to severe addiction or overdose. If you're using these substances, contact Design for Change Recovery for help.
- [Grief and Addiction: Coping After Tragic Loss](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/grief-and-addiction-coping-after-tragic-loss/) - Grief and addiction often go hand-in-hand for some individuals. Here are some things you need to know if you're struggling with this type of situation.
- [When A Spouse Becomes Addicted](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/spouse-becomes-addicted/) - Marriage is a promise, full of vows and solemn oaths to stand by one another, love one another, and protect one another, until death do you part. What about until addiction do you part? Mistakenly, many people get married to someone who they think will be for the rest of their lives. People change. Life
- [Why Is Addiction Referred To As a Family Disease?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/why-is-addiction-referred-to-as-a-family-disease/) - Addiction can cause a range of behaviors that negatively affect a person's entire family. Here are some things to know if you are struggling with addiction.
- [September Is National Recovery Month: Here's How You Can Get Involved](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/september-is-national-recovery-month-heres-how-you-can-get-involved/) - National Recovery Month is an annual event sponsored by SAMHSA to promote awareness about substance use and recovery. Design for Change is proud to our part
- [Habit vs. Addiction: Is There a Difference?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/habit-vs-addiction-is-there-a-difference/) - Whether you have a habit or addiction is often difficult to determine. Here are some things to know about the differences between them and the consequences.
- [Gray Death Drug: Some Scary Things You Need to Know](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/gray-death-drug-some-scary-things-you-need-to-know/) - Gray death drug is the most frightening illicit substance available today. If you use drugs, you need to know what to expect from this deadly concoction.
- [Why Trauma-Informed Care is Important](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/why-trauma-informed-care-is-important/) - Trauma-informed care can be an essential aspect of recovery, especially for those who suffer from anxiety disorders, depression, or PTSD. Often these disorders are related to past traumas in a person’s life. If you’re not familiar with trauma-informed care, you’re not alone. While drug treatment methods have been around for a long time, not all
- [Why Do We Need National Drug Take-Back Day?  Here’s What You Should Know](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/why-do-we-need-national-drug-take-back-day-heres-what-you-should-know/) - Every year, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) sponsors two national drug take-back days. The first one occurs in April and the second one in October. Since April is fast approaching, now is a good time to become familiar with the program and find a way to help. What Is National Drug Take-Back Day? Research
- [California Sober: What It Means and Why It Can Be Risky](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/california-sober-what-it-means-and-why-it-can-be-risky-2/) - California sober is a trend that normalizes replacing one addictive substance with another. Here's what you need to know about the risks involved in the trend.
- [The Cost of Getting High: Who Pays the Highest Price?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/the-cost-of-getting-high-who-pays-the-highest-price/) - Design for Change believes the cost of addiction can be reduced by access to effective, affordable treatment. Contact us to learn more about our programs.
- [Social Isolation During the COVID-19 Pandemic and Substance Misuse or inappropriate use](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/social-isolation-during-the-covid-19-pandemic-and-substance-misuse-or-inappropriate-use/) - As Americans, we find ourselves facing a unique situation. For the last two years, the COVID-19 virus and everything related to the lockdowns and other mandates have taken a toll on everyone. Stress levels are high and many of us are even afraid to leave home unless it’s absolutely necessary. The current scenario in our
- [Teens and Fentanyl: What Parents Need to Know](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/teens-and-fentanyl-what-parents-need-to-know/) - Although these figures are shocking, it’s also alarming to know that the statistics regarding teens and fentanyl abuse are predicted to rise significantly
- [ISO: What Is It and Why Should We Worry?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/iso-what-is-it-and-why-should-we-worry/) - ISO drug is an addictive substance often used to lace other street drugs. Here are some reasons why you need to avoid this drug and seek treatment if needed.
- [New Hampshire Asks: How Will Candidates Address Heroin?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/new-hampshire-asks-how-will-candidates-address-heroin/) - “As New Hampshire goes, so goes the nation.” As the nation moves closer to the national primaries, candidates have begun campaigning in the early primary states. While the speeches given and the questions fielded will most likely resemble that of past elections, the following months may have candidates answering questions about their plans to address
- [How and Why OxyContin is Prescribed](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/how-and-why-oxycontin-is-prescribed/) - OxyContin is a timed-release formula of the opiate product, oxycodone. Physicians prescribe OxyContin for patients who are experiencing severe chronic pain and who need something to address that pain continuously over a period of time. Because of growing problems with OxyContin misuse or inappropriate use and addiction to OxyContin and other opiate-based pain medications, the
- [Alcoholism is a Choice. Or Is It?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/why-is-alcoholism-considered-a-chronic-disease/) - Diabetes. Parkinson’s. Cancer. These are probably the kinds of conditions you imagine when you hear the phrase chronic disease. You may have a loved one who has battled one of these diseases, or you might have first-hand knowledge of how vulnerable they can make you feel. When you think about alcoholism, you might not feel
- [Are You Working In a Stressful, Addiction-Prone Job?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/are-you-working-in-a-stressful-addiction-prone-job/) - Substance abuse and high-stress jobs often go hand-in-hand. Some jobs are more demanding and can lead a person to use drugs or alcohol as a coping tool.
- [Drug-Induced Psychosis: Understanding the Causes and Risks](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/drug-induced-psychosis-understanding-the-causes-and-risks/) - Drug-induced psychosis is a complex disorder often accompanied by underlying mental health issues. Learn more about the causes, risks, and treatment here.
- [How Quitting Alcohol Impacts Your Mind and Body](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/how-does-quitting-alcohol-impact-your-mind-and-body/) - The benefits of quitting alcohol will surprise you more each day. If you are ready to quit drinking, contact Design for Change Recovery to learn more.
- [Understanding How Trauma Leads to Addiction](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/understanding-how-trauma-leads-to-addiction/) - Trauma and addiction is a common occurrence in today's uncertain times. People are exposed to many events that lead them to use drugs and alcohol to cope.
- [How Prevalent Was Substance Use in 2022?  The Statistics May Shock You](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/how-prevalent-was-substance-use-in-2022-the-statistics-may-shock-you/) - The best defense against becoming a substance use statistic is to seek professional treatment. Find out how Design for Change can help you beat substance use.
- [Why Do People Misuse or inappropriate use Prescription Drugs?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/people-misuse-or-inappropriate-use-prescription-drugs/) - Prescription drug misuse or inappropriate use has become a chronic problem impacting a wide variety of individuals. People misuse or inappropriate use prescription drugs for the same reasons they misuse or inappropriate use illegal drugs. They like the effect produced by the drug. Many people also tell themselves if they have a prescription for a
- [Are There Rockstars In Recovery?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/are-there-rockstars-in-recovery/) - For years rockstar has been synonymous with drugs, alcohol, and a life of partying. More and more rock stars are sharing their sobriety. Some we have seen before and after their sobriety journey. Some we never knew had addictions. Here are some rockstars of recovery: Eminem. Eminem publicly struggled with his addiction to pills including
- [Where to Turn When You Have a Drug Problem](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/where-to-turn-when-you-have-a-drug-problem/) - Often the most difficult part of drug addiction is the realization that you have hit rock bottom and need to get help quickly. When you begin to discover that you are losing important things in your life like your job, your money, your friends and relationships then that is the moment when you might look
- [Historic Increase in Fatal Overdoses Due to Fentanyl](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/historic-increase-in-fatal-overdoses-due-to-fentanyl/) - Fentanyl is used to increase the potentcy of other drugs, thereby increasing profits for dealers. Here are some facts you need to know about this deadly drug.
- [Is Mental Health Stress In College Students Normal?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/mental-health-stress-college-students-normal/) - College is a time of rigorous academic discipline. For many students, the transition into college, the pressure of academic performance, and a looming future creates too much stress. High volumes of stress can manifest in different ways. It is no secret that many college students “work hard to play hard”, regularly experimenting with drugs and
- [What Is Drug Lingo? A Parents' Guide to Modern Drug-Culture Slang](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/what-is-drug-lingo-a-parents-guide-to-modern-drug-culture-slang/) - Drug lingo is a way for people to talk about drugs without giving away their secret. Parents should be familiar with the terms to help protect their teens.
- [Is Rainbow Fentanyl a Threat to Young People This Halloween?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/is-rainbow-fentanyl-a-threat-to-young-people-this-halloween/) - If you are struggling with rainbow fentanyl addiction, contact Design for Change Recovery to learn more about our fentanyl addiction treatment program.
- [Why Is It Dangerous to Suddenly Stop Using Antidepressants?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/why-is-it-dangerous-to-suddenly-stop-using-antidepressants/) - Antidepressants abuse can lead a range of problems. But, you should not stop suddenly. Contact Design for Change for antidepressant treatment.
- [Opioid Narcotics for Children](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/opioid-narcotics-for-children/) - The prescription opioid epidemic and heroin scourge in the United States is a clear sign that Americans have become far too reliant on opioid narcotics. With more than a decade of overprescribing, the result has been dramatic; the rate of overdose is unprecedented and opioid misuse or inappropriate use is one of the top reasons
- [Reddit Study Examines Link Between College Students And Mental Health Issues](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/reddit-study-examines-link-college-students-mental-health-issues/) - What better place to ask students about their experience with mental health issues in college than one of the places they love hanging out the most- a forum on the internet. Reddit is one of the most popular forum based resources on the internet where people come together in communities to share all kinds of
- [Handle Recovery Challenges With These Tips](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/handle-recovery-challenges-with-these-tips/) - Recovery challenges are different for everyone in early recovery. However, you can manage them with these helpful tips from Design for Change Recovery.
- [The Rising Price of Naloxone](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/the-rising-price-of-naloxone/) - Opioid overdose death rates continue to rise across the country, fueled by the prescription drug and heroin epidemic. In recent months lawmakers and health agencies have announced a number of plans to combat the opioid crisis in America. While addiction is the root of the problem and greater access to drug treatment is the ultimate
- [Overdoses During COVID Hit Record High Numbers](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/overdoses-during-covid-hit-record-high-numbers/) - At this point, we are all aware of the coronavirus pandemic to the point that it can become a cliché to mention how difficult things are or how much things have changed since COVID began. Nonetheless, it cannot be denied that our world is different now than it was before. Regardless of one’s opinions on
- [NIAAA College Binge Drinking Tool](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/niaaa-college-binge-drinking-tool/) - On college campuses across the country high risk drinking occurs every weekend, otherwise known as binge drinking. After a four days of classes students are typically ready to let loose come Thursday or Friday night. Many young adults will consume alcohol as much and as fast as they can - a behavior which can have
- [The Functionality Of The Spiritual Solution](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/functionality-spiritual-solution/) - It is often called the “God-shaped hole”. Every addict and alcoholic is familiar with it, whether or not they have come to form a relationship with a Higher Power of their own understanding. No amount of drugs, sex, risky behavior, alcohol, crime, self-sabotage, and other painful behaviors could fill it. There was a chronic and
- [Addiction and Family Dynamics: What You Need to Know](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/what-you-need-to-acknowledge-about-addiction-and-family-dynamics/) - The effects of addiction extend beyond the person who is addicted to drugs or alcohol. Here are some things to know about addiction and family dynamics.
- [National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month 2015](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/national-alcohol-and-drug-addiction-recovery-month-2015/) - How the nation views addiction has come a long way over the last decade, in part because the country has been in the grips of an opioid epidemic that has touched people from all walks of life. Many people now understand that addiction and mental health disorders are diseases of the mind that require acceptance
- [Is Buying Drugs Online Dangerous?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/buying-drugs-online-dangerous/) - The ease of online shopping has totally transformed how we purchase things. We buy cars online, groceries online, and skincare online. We buy insurance online, secure mortgages, and buy just about everything from Amazon. You may think buying drugs online is a good idea, too. There are many dangers of buying drugs online. There are
- [Substance Use in the Workplace: What to Look For](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/substance-use-in-the-workplace-what-to-look-for/) - Workplace substance use cause significant financial problems for companies, both large and small. Here are some things to watch for and what you can do.
- [The Connection Between Addiction and Bipolar Disorder](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/bipolar-and-addiction/) - Around 1 in 50 American adults deal with bipolar disorder at some time in their lives. More than 80% of those cases could be considered severe. Formerly known as manic depression, this condition is typified by extreme changes in behavior, mood, energy levels, cognitive function and judgment. These sudden, polarizing shifts can make it difficult
- [How Do You Approach Dental Work in Sobriety?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/approach-dental-work-sobriety/) - Anytime you do something new in sobriety it pays to have a plan. Whether dental work causes you anxiety or the thought of needing pain medication to recover worries you, it’s possible to stay sober. Many sober addicts and alcoholics have safely navigated dental work and you can, too. Here are some tips as you
- [Physical Health Effects for Meth Misuse or inappropriate use](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/physical-health-effects-meth-misuse-or-inappropriate-use/) - Methamphetamines are human-made stimulants that are incredibly strong and addicting. These drugs affect the central nervous system by creating a pleasurable rush to the brain by flooding it with dopamine. This powerful rush gives the user a sensation of energy and confidence. Meth is known for wreaking havoc on the body. Meth completely deteriorates the body due
- [Soak Up Some Endorphins](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/soak-up-some-endorphins/) - Endorphins are the source of the “the runner’s high” that endurance athletes often rely upon to get them through arduous physical events. They are neurotransmitters and a natural painkiller that is released when a body experiences stress or pain. Like dopamines, they are also released when a person experiences an enjoyable event. Endorphins share certain
- [Healing Spirituality from Addiction](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/healing-spirituality-addiction/) - Individuals with drug addiction might get defensive when counselors urge them to seek a spiritual path to recover from their addictions. Many people confuse the concepts of spirituality and religion, then reject the prospect of exposing themselves to religious proselytizing. Spirituality and religion do have overlaps, but spiritual healing from addiction recovery speaks to a
- [Are People Still Abusing Inhalants?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/people-still-abusing-inhalants/) - Inhalants had a short period of fame in the 1990s. As an increasing number of teenagers and young people were abusing inhalants, more media talked about how dangerous household chemicals and chemicals bought at the store were becoming. Inhalant addiction is not a thing of the past. Today, many people are still struggling with an
- [Making Recovery More Fun Than Addiction](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/making-recovery-fun-addiction/) - If you were struggling at the worst of your life in your addiction, the chances are that addiction was not fun at the end of your drinking and using. However, the “peculiar mental twist” of addiction in the mind tells a different story. One of the peculiarities of addiction which makes addiction what it is,
- [Recovery From Drug Addiction Builds Resiliency](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/recovery-drug-addiction-builds-resiliency/) - Resiliency is defined as “the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties.” How is it that after daily use and misuse or inappropriate use of drugs and alcohol, addicts and alcoholics are able to start recovering? They are inherently resilient. The longer they stay sober and participate in their recovery, the more resilient they become. Choice
- [Can I Still Have Fun This Summer Without Drinking Or Using Drugs?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/can-still-fun-summer-without-drinking-using-drugs/) - Abstinence from drugs and alcohol is not the end of the world. Rather, it is the beginning of a whole new life of possibilities. Stopping the misuse or inappropriate use of drugs and alcohol is not stopping the fun in your life. Most addicts and alcoholics can admit that they haven’t had “fun” with drugs
- [5 Reasons You Should Consider Long Term Treatment](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/5-reasons-consider-long-term-treatment/) - Long-term treatment is becoming the norm to recover from drug and alcohol addiction. Staying in treatment for 30, 60, 90 days has a better chance of long term recovery, or lifetime abstinence, after treatment. Addiction didn’t happen in a day: Addiction doesn’t often happen in a day. Some drugs are powerful. Some people are especially
- [3 Ways to Navigate How Uncomfortable Early Recovery Can Be Around Non-Recovery People](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/3-ways-navigate-uncomfortable-early-recovery-can-around-non-recovery-people/) - Being comfortable in recovery around recovery peers is uncomfortable enough. Trying to be comfortable around peers who are not in recovery can be even more uncomfortable. Here are three tips to navigate those uncomfortable early recovery experiences. Be Super Sober And Be Proud Of It! Recovery is awesome and you are awesome for choosing a
- [Two Common Defense Mechanisms Which Get In The Way Of Step One And Finding Freedom In Recovery](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/two-common-defense-mechanisms-get-way-step-one-finding-freedom-recovery/) - Friends and family members are often baffled by their loved one’s inability to recognize the severity of their problem with drugs and alcohol. Making a decision to engage in step one- admitting that we are powerless over drugs and alcohol, and that our lives have become unmanageable- is a life changing choice. Projecting Onto Other
- [Prince’s Death: Learning From a Painkiller Overdose](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/princes-death-learning-painkiller-overdose/) - When a celebrity suffers a drug-related death, it reminds us that nobody is immune to the devastating affects of substance misuse or inappropriate use. There’s an enormous impact when a legendary musician like Prince passes away. The tragic news came as a surprise this summer, because Prince was only 57 years old and had performed
- [Celebrity Rehab: The Good, The Bad, The Tragic](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/celebrity-rehab-the-good-the-bad-the-tragic/) - Addition and celebrity seem to go hand-in-hand. The number of A-list, B-list, and C-list stars who have struggled with drug addiction and alcohol misuse or inappropriate use seems endless. Since many celebrities live in California, the majority of them end up attending alcohol rehab in California. Some of the many celebrities who’ve had issues with alcoholism
- [Relapse Prevention Tips: 5 Strategies to Avoid Alcohol Purchases At the Grocery Store](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/relapse-prevention-tips-5-strategies-to-avoid-alcohol-purchases-at-the-grocery-store/) - Relapse prevention tips are readily available from many sources, but do they work? Here are 5 proven tips that work to help you stay sober for the long term.
- [April Is Alcohol Awareness Month: What Is It and How Can You Participate?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/april-is-alcohol-awareness-month-what-is-it-and-how-can-you-participate/) - Alcohol Awareness Month is observed in April each year and is sponsored by The National Council for Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD) in partnership with SAMHSA. What is Alcohol Awareness Month? It is a national public health awareness campaign that promotes education on the causes and treatment of alcohol use disorder (AUD). The primary goal
- [Alcohol Relapse Warning Signs and What to Do About Them](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/alcohol-relapse-warning-signs-and-what-to-do-about-it/) - Alcohol relapse is common after treatment for many reasons. Knowing the early warning signs can help you avoid the risk of undoing all your hard work in rehab.
- [How to Stay Sober from Alcohol This Summer](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/how-to-stay-sober-summer/) - Summer is coming soon and that means lots of opportunities for fun social activities. Unfortunately, this time of year may also conjure up memories of the good ol’ days, as many summer events and activities may include alcohol. These fond memories tend to downplay or ignore the negative aspects of your addiction altogether. With that
- [Could Anxiety Be A Better Predictor Of Alcoholism?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/anxiety-better-predictor-alcoholism/) - Anxiety in all of it’s forms is often closely related to addiction and alcoholism. Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness among adults in America and a popularly co-occurring disorder with substance use disorders. Turning to alcohol to cope with anxiety is common. Anxiety, which produces stimulation in the system, is calmed down by
- [The Real Threat of Wet Brain Syndrome](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/real-threat-wet-brain-syndrome/) - Some addicted to alcohol is known as “high functioning,” which means they continue to take care of themselves and their life responsibilities even as they become increasingly abusive with alcohol. Other alcoholics find themselves completely consumed by alcohol. Everything else in their life ceases to matter. Health, wellness, relationships, money- in varying degrees and forms,
- [Media Glorification of Substance Use Has Harmful Consequences](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/media-glorification-of-substance-use-has-harmful-consequences/) - Substance use on social media has caused many people to fall victim to addiction. If this happens to you, Design for Change Recovery can help you get clean.
- [3 Steps to Break Free of Substance Use Disorder](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/3-steps-to-take-if-you-want-to-break-free-of-substance-use-disorder/) - Substance use disorder will destroy your health and put you at risk for overdose. Break free with these 3 steps and help from Design for Change Recovery.
- [How Can Drug-Free Workplace Programs Support Employers and Employees?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/how-can-a-drug-free-workplace-program-support-employers-and-employees/) - Drug-free workplace programs are effective in helping keep employees safe and productive. Here are some ways these programs could benefit your company.
- [A Few Surprising Facts About Meth You Didn't Know ](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/a-few-surprising-facts-about-meth-you-didnt-know/) - One of the facts about meth is it has become a widespread global epidemic of addictions and overdoses. Break meth addiction with help from Design for Change.
- [The Complicated Role of Family in Addiction and Recovery ](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/the-complicated-role-of-family-in-addiction-and-recovery/) - In addiction and recovery, family members can have a significant influence on a loved one. Family therapy at Design for Change helps family's heal.
- [The Role of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Addiction Treatment Programs](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/the-role-of-cognitive-behavioral-therapy-in-addiction-treatment-programs/) - Cognitive behavioral therapy is an evidence-based treatment that helps people change negative thoughts and behaviors. Learn more about CBT at Design for Change.
- [Pros and Cons of Harm Reduction Programs for Substance Misuse or inappropriate use](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/pros-and-cons-of-harm-reduction-programs-for-substance-misuse-or-inappropriate-use/) - Harm reduction programs seek to help people avoid disease and overdose caused by substance abuse. Design for Change offers exceptional treatment for addiction.
- [Treatment for Co-occurring Disorders](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/treatment-co-occurring-disorders/) - Co-occurring disorders have been brought to a bigger light in the last few years. A co-occurring disorder means that a person has two coexisting diseases or medical conditions. With an addict, there is the substance use disorder along with a mental health disorder. In the past, addicts would be discharged from hospitals and rehabilitation centers
- [What Are The Risks Of Long-term Steroid Misuse or inappropriate use?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/risks-long-term-steroid-misuse-or-inappropriate-use/) - Steroids are normal drugs that people take for all kinds of medical purposes. When we talk about steroid misuse or inappropriate use, we are often talking about anabolic steroids used by athletes and bodybuilders. Anabolic steroids are “a synthetic steroid hormone that resembles testosterone in promoting the growth of muscle.” Used medically, steroids help promote
- [Does Naloxone for Opioid Overdose Reversal Really Work?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/does-naloxone-for-opioid-overdose-reversal-really-work/) - Opioid overdose can be reversed with Naloxone if used right away. It's important to know the signs of overdose and what you can do to help the person survive
- [What to Expect During Family Therapy in Rehab Programs](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/what-to-expect-during-family-therapy/) - Family therapy in rehab is designed to help families learn how to support their loved one during and after treatment. Here are some things to expect.
- [Addicts are Not Failures](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/addicts-not-failures/) - People with addiction are shunned and looked down upon by society. The stigma with addiction fears people and keeps them from seeking help. Anger, paranoia, and resentment also hold the addict back. Normal functioning is impaired by the drugs and alcohol. Behavioral changes become habits and breaking the cycle is very difficult. The addict needs
- [Finding a Therapist After Treatment](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/finding-therapist-treatment/) - Addiction is a lifelong journey. An individual can go through several different types of treatment and still have problems staying abstinent. Continued therapy or treatment will help the addict keep recovery in focus. The facility where treatment was given will have suggested therapists and groups attend. Following through with therapy will be up to the
- [How to Stop Enabling a Person's Substance Use](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/how-to-stop-enabling-an-addict/) - The signs of enabling are not always easy to identify. A person who is struggling with drugs or alcohol may benefit from you knowing whether you are enabling.
- [Tips for Settling Financial Wreckage of the Past](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/tips-settling-financial-wreckage-past/) - It is common for people dealing with addiction to owe money. Some max out credit cards. Some get their cars repossessed. Others borrow money from acquaintances. They even rack up medical bills and legal fines. Whatever it is, it is not easy to face these consequences in sobriety. Nor is it simple to take care
- [Hidden Signs of Substance Misuse or inappropriate use](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/hidden-signs-substance-misuse-or-inappropriate-use/) - Substance misuse or inappropriate use can change a person tremendously. The once dependable, shining person turns into a someone chemically dependent who would act in desperate ways to sustain their addiction. This negative transformation can reveal hidden signs of substance misuse or inappropriate use to those paying attention. These symptoms can vary from person to
- [Is My Child Partying Too Much in College, or Are They Addicted?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/college-kid-partying-much-addicted/) - College is an opportunity to grow, learn, and expand. For many it is a time to discover passions, possibilities, and make new friends. For some, that first taste of freedom is partying too much in college, which can often lead to regular drug and alcohol use. If you have a child in college, you may
- [Relationship Changes in Early Recovery](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/relationship-changes-early-recovery/) - Relationships with friends, family, and co-workers are often a casualty of addiction and alcoholism. As an individual sinks deeper and deeper into substance misuse or inappropriate use, the substances become the only thing that matters in his life. An addict will lie to people closest to him in order to cover his addictions or to
- [Will Hallucinogens Be the Future Of Addiction Treatment?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/will-hallucinogens-future-addiction-treatment/) - Addicts are in a peculiar version of the world when they seek treatment and recovery. The neurology of addiction affects the brain so that they are unable to produce pleasure anymore- that is, without their preferred substance of choice or any other mind-altering substance. Hallucinogens are mind-altering substances that are not supposed to be addictive.
- [Students Need A Break More Than They Know](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/students-need-break-know/) - Productivity is a buzzword right now for professionals and students alike. In today’s busy world, those who are expected to produce, to create in any way and maintain adherence to deadlines, have an obsession with productivity. Productivity by definition is actually associated with crops and agriculture. Today, productivity means getting as much done in as
- [College Students With Disabilities More Likely To Binge Drink Than Peers](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/732-2/) - Data from 2012, one of the years which started seeing a significant spike in the growth of drug and alcohol problems, has been released by researchers which reveals a link between binge drinking behavior and college students with disabilities. Disabilities, which could include mental health conditions, learning disorders like ADD/ADHD, or other disabilities affect the
- [Self-Esteem Starts With Recovery](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/self-esteem-starts-recovery/) - Everyone is telling you to be courageous, have strength, and be proud of the fact that you’re going to treatment. You're learning about the shame and stigma that surround addiction and alcoholism mostly from yourself. All of the people in recovery are the ones who seem positive. You, however, are not quite so sure. You’ve
- [What Is Biosound Therapy and How Can It Impact Addiction Recovery?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/biosound-therapy-can-impact-addiction-recovery/) - Before starting biosound addiction therapy, many patients wonder what types of treatments can help them recover. One effective form of treatment is one that many have never experienced or even heard of before: bio sound therapy. This tactic uses biofeedback, sound, music, and guided imagery to lead the patient to a meditative state. When the
- [What Causes College Students To Misuse or inappropriate use Alcohol?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/causes-college-students-misuse-or-inappropriate-use-alcohol/) - There are many reasons why college students turn to abusing drugs and alcohol which reach beyond the simple justification of “college”. Academic stress, a drinking culture, and immaturity which inhibits adaptability and proper coping skills can all contribute. Students who are in college full time are twice as likely to misuse or inappropriate use drugs
- [What Is Relapse Prevention?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/relapse-prevention-skills-and-identifying-triggers/) - Relapse prevention is as much a practice as it is a set of tools and a lifestyle. Often, relapsing is the worst nightmare of every individual in recovery. For some, it is more of a goal because they do not feel they are capable of change, or they don’t feel willing to change. Some factors
- [Why Is Desperation Called A Gift?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/desperation-called-gift/) - Desperation leads us to rash or extreme behavior. As addicts and alcoholics, we aren’t unfamiliar with being desperate or in a state of despair. Fully chemically dependent on drugs and alcohol, the need to get high or drunk permeating every ounce of our being- we’ve been desperate. Dope sick, hungover, shaking, sweating, craving, obsessing- we’ve
- [The Right Amount of Time for Rehab](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/the-right-amount-of-time-for-rehab/) - When it comes to recovering from an addiction, there is not necessarily a right or wrong way to become sober but there are simply choices that can be more effective depending on the person. For people who have been addicted to drugs for a number of years, it would benefit them greatly to attend 6
- [Which Level of Addiction Treatment Is Right for You?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/which-level-of-addiction-treatment-is-right-for-you/) - The different addiction treatment levels are designed to adapt to each person's unique needs. Learn more about our levels of care at Design for Change.
- [Party Drugs: How Dangerous Are They?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/party-drugs-how-dangerous-are-they/) - Party drugs are not much fun when addiction develops or severe health consequences occur. Learn more about recreational drugs here.
- [5 Common Fears About Recovery That May Set You Back](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/5-common-fears-about-recovery-that-may-set-you-back/) - Fears about recovery can cause some people to doubt their ability to maintain a sober lifestyle. Here are the most common fears people have about recovery.
- [What Are the Benefits and Risks of Vaping?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/what-are-the-benefits-and-risks-of-vaping/) - The risks of vaping often outweigh the benefits. Here are some things you need to know about this dangerous alternative to traditional cigarettes.
- [Risks of Using Purple Heroin: Looks Can be Deceiving](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/risks-of-using-purple-heroin-looks-can-be-deceiving/) - Purple heroin addiction can be treated, so don't hesitate to reach out for help. The risks of fatal overdose are too high to ignore. Learn more here.
- [Helping a Friend Who Has Substance Use Disorder](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/helping-a-friend-who-has-substance-use-disorder/) - Choosing the right rehab for substance use disorder can be difficult. Contact Design for Change to learn about our innovative, full continuum of care.
- [Is It Risky to be Dishonest with Your Doctor About Occasional Substance Use?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/why-is-it-risky-to-be-dishonest-with-your-doctor-about-even-occasional-substance-use/) - Before substance use damages your mental and physical well-being, contact Design for Change Recovery to get started on your customized treatment right away.
- [Christmas in Rehab: Supporting a Loved One During the Holidays](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/christmas-in-rehab-what-you-can-do-to-support-a-loved-one-in-treatment-during-the-holidays/) - Spending Christmas in rehab can be an emotional experience. Here are some tips for supporting someone in rehab during the holidays.
- [What Is Shatter?  It’s Not Your Ordinary “Pot”](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/what-is-shatter-its-not-your-ordinary-pot/) - Shatter drug can be addictive and it is a dangerous substance. If you need help with shatter drug addiction, contact Design for Change today.
- [A Growing Number of Older Adults Suffer from Opioid Use Disorders ](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/a-growing-number-of-older-adults-suffer-from-opioid-use-disorders/) - At Design for Change Recovery, we offer the specific type of individualized treatment for opioid misuse by seniors. Learn more by contacting us today.
- [Using Meth and Fentanyl Together: Know the Risks of Mixing Uppers and Downers](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/using-meth-and-fentanyl-together-know-the-risks-of-mixing-uppers-and-downers/) - Mixing meth and fentanyl can have deadly consequences. If you're using these drugs contact Design for Change Recovery for effective addiction treatment.
- [Fentanyl and Cocaine: Why It’s a Deadly Combination](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/fentanyl-and-cocaine-why-its-a-deadly-combination/) - If you use fentanyl and cocaine together, your best option for avoiding a fatal overdose is to get treatment. Contact Design for Change to learn more.
- [Addiction Treatment Programs: 10 Facts About Their Success](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/addiction-treatment-programs-10-facts-about-their-success/) - Addiction treatment programs are not all the same. For effective, evidence-based treatment contact Design for Change Recovery in Lancaster, CA
- [Is Stigma a Barrier to People Seeking Treatment for Heroin Addiction?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/is-stigma-a-barrier-to-people-seeking-treatment-for-heroin-addiction/) - Heroin stigma can cause a person to avoid treatment as their addiction continues to worsen. Get help for heroin abuse at Design for Change Recovery
- [5 Essential Facts About Heroin You Need to Know](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/5-essential-facts-about-heroin-you-need-to-know/) - Heroin is a highly addictive and dangerous drug you should avoid. If you are already struggling with heroin use, contact Design for Change Recovery today.
- [How to Handle Holiday Stress Without Drinking](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/how-to-handle-holiday-stress-without-drinking/) - Holiday drinking is an accepted form of celebrating for millions of people. But, newly sober people need to avoid it to prevent relapsing. Here are some tips.
- [Why We Should Raise Awareness About Veterans and Substance Misuse](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/why-we-should-raise-awareness-about-veterans-and-substance-misuse/) - PTSD and substance abuse often go hand-in-hand. People who suffer from trauma often self-medicated with drugs or alcohol to help them cope. Learn more here.
- [Is Alcohol Use Among Women on the Rise Today?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/is-alcohol-use-among-women-on-the-rise-today/) - Alcohol use among women is on the rise in the past few years. Here are some of the warning signs to watch for and the risks of women and alcohol abuse.
- [What Does Psychological Addiction Involve?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/what-does-psychological-addiction-involve/) - Psychological addiction is an aspect of substance use disorder that must be treated professionally for lasting recovery. Here are some things to know.
- [What to Do if Your Friends Use Opioids](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/what-to-do-if-your-friends-use-opioids/) - Opioid addiction not only harms the body and mind, it can damage relationships. If your friend is abusing opioids, here are some things to know.
- [Deadliest Illicit Drugs in the US Today](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/deadliest-illicit-drugs-in-the-us-today/) - The Problem of Illicit Drugs Usage Understanding the issues and potential issues with various drugs is not always clear. At times, something will be introduced commercially to be later removed from wide usage once the dangerous impacts have become clear. In the case of drugs labeled “illicit,” sufficient evidence has been brought to show the
- [Steroid Addiction Is The Silent Issue We Should Be Talking About](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/steroid-addiction-silent-issue-talking/) - When one addiction takes the spotlight, others are frequently forgotten. The conversation about addiction and mental health should encompass all of addiction without slighting one addiction type. Social shame and stigma regarding specific addictions causes the sickness to be more sick. Meaning, it enhances the guilt and shame regarding that addiction. Addicts feel a greater
- [Daily Alcohol Tests to Stay Out of Jail](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/daily-alcohol-tests-to-stay-out-of-jail/) - If you can prove that you haven’t been drinking - you can stay out of jail! Alcohol is the most commonly use mind altering substance in the United States, and for most people alcohol rarely results in adverse outcomes. Sadly, for a number of other people the use of alcohol can be a slippery slope,
- [Treatment Centers that Truly Care](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/treatment-centers-that-truly-care/) - Learn about alcohol treatment centers in California where someone can receive oxycontin rehab treatment as well as go toCalifornia alcohol rehab. There are many benefits to working with a company that understands the time after treatment is the most vulnerable for the addict. Leaving rehab can be a scary process, if the addict has become accustom to the lifestyle
- [The 5 Things 'Individualized Treatment' Can Help You With](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/the-5-things-individualized-treatment-can-help-you-with/) - Making the decision to begin treatment for a drug or alcohol problem is a big one that has the potential to change your life. It’s also a decision that’s not exactly easy to arrive at. You may be experiencing a variety of conflicting emotions, ranging from fear, to shame, to hope for the future. The
- [Patient Empowerment](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/patient-empowerment/) - The Design For Change alcohol treatment center in California is a very unique rehab center. Unlike other non-12 step rehab centers, Design For Change Recovery Services combines the basic standard methods of treatment for alcoholism along with other holistic methods of treatment that aim at improving the all around mental and physical wellness of their patients. Patients are
- [Patients First At DFC](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/patients-first-at-dfc/) - As destructive as drug addictions can be, the people who suffer from them need to understand that there is recovery, and they can recover if they choose to recover. Whatever drug addiction they may have no matter how many years they have been addicted or if it is a new thing to them, deciding they
- [Patients First In Palmdale](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/patients-first-in-palmdale/) - There are many different drug rehab centers located all around California but one of the best is the Design For Living drug rehab in Palmdale, California. The Design For Change recovery center is a successful rehab center for people with not only drug misuse or inappropriate use problems but also alcohol. This drug rehab center can
- [Non-12 Step Rehab Program](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/non-12-step-rehab-program/) - There is drug rehab in palmdale where an individual can go through a non 12 step rehab center to receive pain medication misuse or inappropriate use treatment. There are many medical professionals who can help you talk to a loved one who you believe is having a problem with substance misuse or inappropriate use. Deciding to work with a professional
- [How Drug Addiction and Crack Can Kill](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/how-drug-addiction-and-crack-can-kill/) - It’s hard to explain how most drug addictions progress because they can happen under many different circumstances. Once a person has been introduced to a drug like crack and they experience the high that it gives them, their brain and body will continually want to feel the high again and again. They become both psychologically
- [Learn about Affordable Rehab Centers](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/learn-about-affordable-rehab-centers/) - There are many paths that an individual can take in this life. It’s important to realize that many of the decisions made early on in life have the power to affect you for the rest of your life. If you or a loved one seem to be having a problem with drugs talk to drug rehabilitation
- [Misconceptions on Affordable Treatment](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/misconceptions-on-affordable-treatment/) - It may seem by the barrage of media coverage around celebrities recovering from addiction that rehab is a affordable available only to very wealthy people. This misconception can be dangerous, because many individuals may not seek treatment because they believe that they cannot afford the support they need. Patients who need help recovering from addiction
- [How Drugs Can Affect Your Life](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/how-drugs-can-affect-your-life/) - When you first begin using drugs like cocaine, you might not be aware of how potentially addictive it can be. Maybe you try it once or a couple times at a party with friends and it seems harmless enough. However, it does not take long for this drug to become something you crave all the
- [Low Cost Rehab Center Options](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/low-cost-rehab-center-options/) - There are many situations that cause an individual to feel the need to start using a substance as a means of coping with emotional stress that has arisen in their lives. Doing research and learning about low cost rehab center as well as drug rehab Palmdale options is a fantastic start when looking for a marijuana rehab. Finding a center
- [Turn Thought into Action – Quit Drinking Now](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/turn-thought-into-action-quit-drinking-now/) - It is all too common for people who wish they could change their behavior to eventually give up or never even take steps towards making an improvement. This is especially true when it comes to giving up drinking. This is because quitting alcohol is much harder than most people realize. Alcohol is a drug that
- [Finding the Right Treatment for Your Addiction](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/finding-the-right-treatment-for-your-addiction/) - Once you have made the decision to quit drinking or using drugs you have already made a huge step in the right direction. But there is still a lot to think about as far as how you will be able to finally quit a long addiction. Firstly, you must research various kinds of rehab centers
- [Find a Treatment Center for You](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/find-a-treatment-center-for-you/) - When deciding that it’s time for an addict to find a treatment program. There are many options when it comes to treatment programs so be sure to find one where they can receive marijuana rehab, crack rehab or cocaine treatment. A great way to start the recovery process is to talk to a medical professional about the addict’s specific
- [Ecstasy Rehab: Can It Work For Me?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/ecstasy-rehab-can-it-work-for-me/) - The answer is yes. Rehab isn’t just for alcohol or narcotics addiction. Patients who find themselves abusing ecstasy, prescription drugs, and others who want to find a way to stop can also benefit from a treatment program. Ecstasy rehab works much in the same way as other programs: you begin first with an assessment, then detox as
- [Options For Addiction](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/options-for-addiction/) - Drugs can be very dangerous no matter what type of drug that is out there. There is no such thing as a safe drug; the illicit drugs you may buy off the street can be just as dangerous as the one your doctor has been prescribing you for years. Addiction is a very real thing
- [Dual Diagnosis In California](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/dual-diagnosis-in-california/) - Some of the best dual diagnosis treatment centers are in Southern California. Design For Change Recovery Services is a greatalcohol rehab in California that is located where the desert and mountains meet so it is sunny, warm and the air is fresh. Design For Change Recovery Services is not only a great alcohol rehab, but also a very
- [Escape the Cycle – The Path to Recovery](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/escape-the-cycle-the-path-to-recovery/) - Have you ever felt as though your alcohol use is taking control over your life? Maybe no one has ever thought you had a problem but you find yourself unable to say no to drinks and suffer negative consequences nearly every time you drink too much. The line that divides a normal drink every so
- [Recovery Can Change Your Life](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/recovery-can-change-your-life/) - Is there hope to get well again after years of painful addiction and desperation? It is possible to turn your life around even if you have been addicted to drugs for a large portion of your life. No matter what type of drug use you may be struggling with there are opportunities to get well
- [Patients In Palmdale](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/patients-in-palmdale/) - If you or someone you know is seeking drug rehabilitation in California, Design For Change Recovery Services may be just the type of treatment center you may be searching for. Whether you are an out of state resident looking for a rehabilitation center away from your home or if you are a California resident, the drug
- [What Are The Benefits Of Alcohol Treatment Centers in California?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/what-are-the-benefits-of-alcohol-treatment-centers-in-california/) - Alcohol addiction is extremely common, and while there are various methods of treating this addiction, going to an alcohol treatment center is a comprehensive solution. For those who live in California, there are many alcohol treatment centers to choose from and the benefits are many. California has many world-class alcohol treatment centers. In these treatment
- [Local Alternative](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/local-alternative/) - For someone dealing with drug or alcohol addiction, seeking treatment is the first and most important step. Withdrawing from drugs is no easy feat, and it is important that professional help is sought as quickly as possible. All drugs can be extremely harmful to the body. They severely damage major organs, and can lead to long
- [Help is There for Those with Addiction](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/help-is-there-for-those-with-addiction/) - If you have become addicted to something that is affecting your life in many negative ways and is taking all the positive things you used to have away from you then it might be time to get treatment. If you have never attempted to quit your addiction before you may feel apprehensive about what will
- [How to Pay for Alcohol Rehabilitation](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/how-to-pay-for-alcohol-rehabilitation/) - When you start to realize that you may have an alcohol problem, it can be a scary and worrisome experience. You may begin to think of a number of questions that bother you. Will you be able to quit on your own or should you look for an affordable rehab in Antelope Valley that can help you
- [Live Your Life Sober and Free](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/live-your-life-sober-and-free/) - Have you ever felt that there is much more that you can accomplish with your life if you were not held back by your addiction? The unfortunate reality of having an addiction is that it can take up much of your thoughts and energy leaving little room for other areas of your personal life. You
- [Alcohol Misuse or inappropriate use Rehab Centers In Antelope Valley: What Makes Them Different](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/alcohol-misuse or inappropriate use-rehab-centers-in-antelope-valley-what-makes-them-different/) - Taking the step to enter rehab is something that no one should have to do alone. Family and friends can be a source of support, but even if they don’t have your back the people you’ll meet at a rehab center will give you the strength to make that positive change in your life. There
- [You Can Recover From Your Addiction](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/you-can-recover-from-your-addiction/) - When a person develops a substance misuse or inappropriate use problem, it can be hard for them to see a way out of their situation or to be able to recognize their issues. If the people around them suffer from the same problem or are enabling them to continue on with their habits then the
- [Potential Problems in Seeking Recovery](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/potential-problems-in-seeking-recovery/) - Whenever a person has an addiction to such a dangerous drug like heroin, there can often be issues that come up that can make it difficult for them to recover. Unfortunately, there are many addicts who fail to get the benefits of treatment they need because they are not following the guidelines of recovery. Some
- [Start Your Life Over with Rehabilitation](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/start-your-life-over-with-rehabilitation/) - Most people who become addicted to drugs or alcohol never would have imagined that they would end up in that situation. How did they make the mistakes that lead to such a condition? Instead of feeling guilty or regretful of the past, the best choice you can make is to move forward by attending alcohol rehabilitation
- [Quest for An Alcohol Rehab California Is A Quest For Transformation](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/quest-for-an-alcohol-rehab-california-is-a-quest-for-transformation/) - In your quest to find an alcohol rehab california might be the state for you. It’s really unbelievable what you can find at some rehab facilities. You’ve seen the resort-like pictures of mansions on the coast, overlooking bluffs and picturesque sunsets over the water. The concept being that in a beautiful landscape one might find the peace
- [Avoiding A Progression to Crack Rehab](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/avoiding-a-progression-to-crack-rehab/) - It starts with a drink as a teenager in a dark room on a night you can’t even remember, and then it becomes a series of nights, and days become years, and you’re growing up but it’s all kind of vague, you’re family is okay but school is lame and the whole going to school
- [Affordable Treatment for Substance Misuse or inappropriate use](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/affordable-treatment-for-substance-misuse or inappropriate use/) - There is no need to feel any sense of shame or hesitate to get help when you begin to realize that you have a problem with addiction. It can take many people years to finally come to terms with the fact that they have a substance misuse or inappropriate use problem. The state of denial
- [Are You Ready to Make a Change?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/are-you-ready-to-make-a-change/) - At some point in your life you might begin to realize that your relationship with alcohol only causes problems and heartache in your life. Have any of your friendships or other relationships been negatively affected by the things you do when drinking? It may be hard for the people in your life to understand why
- [Ecstasy Rehab: A Good Idea](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/ecstasy-rehab-a-good-idea/) - Heroin rehabilitation? Ecstasy rehab? No way! The reason a lot of people fall into the trap of drug addiction has to do with the simple relief experienced through the suspension of self-consciousness. It can be excruciating to be a teenager and feel the judgment of your peers upon you. It can even more painful if at
- [Find the Right Treatment](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/find-the-right-treatment/) - You can find an array of California alcohol rehab centers that may be a perfect fit for you or someone you know that is struggling from alcoholism. Since alcoholism can affect people differently it is important that each patient receive the right level of care. There are so many different types including 12 step rehab centers, non 12
- [Has Drinking Taken its Toll on Your Life?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/has-drinking-taken-its-toll-on-your-life/) - As much as we would like to think at times that our actions don’t affect others and we can have the freedom to do as we please, sometimes you realize that this is not the case. At some point for almost every alcoholic, there is a wake-up call moment when they understand how much their
- [Alcohol Rehabilitation In California](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/alcohol-rehabilitation-in-california/) - The fact that alcohol is so prevalent in people’s lives from an early age through high school, especially in college and throughout their adult lives it is not surprising that many people struggle with alcoholism. Although this is common it still is unfortunate and people who do succumb to their dependency and form a deep
- [California Alcohol Rehab - What Makes It Different](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/california-alcohol-rehab-what-makes-it-different/) - Making the decision to go to rehab is a big choice, one that could change the course of your life. It’s important to choose the rehab that’s right for you. In California, alcohol rehab is available at many centers, but not all of them have the same approach to treatment. Whether you want a 12 step program
- [Affordable Rehab Centers Near You](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/affordable-rehab-centers-near-you/) - There are many ways to go about confronting your loved one about their addiction, but it is important to understand that conversation will be complicated. Working with a professional is smart idea because they understand the necessary steps and language that should be used in order to have the best results. An important aspect to
- [Alcohol Treatment in California](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/alcohol-treatment-in-california/) - Recovering from alcohol addiction is a multi-step process that requires a total reshaping of one's lifestyle. Often, a patient may enter rehab with alcohol in their system, and will thus begin their program by undergoing detox in order to purge the body of alcohol and other toxins. A patient will then be assessed, to determine what
- [A Hands On Approach To Recovery](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/a-hands-on-approach-to-recovery/) - When you’re looking to change your life around, you want to be sure to choose a rehab program that provides the tools needed for recovery today and beyond. Every patient has their own unique needs and concerns, so no one plan will work for everyone. With the full support of medical staff and recovery experts,
- [Drug Rehab In Lancaster, California](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/drug-rehab-in-lancaster-california/) - For individuals seeking drug rehab in Lancaster, California the Design for Change Recovery Services rehab center is an excellent treatment option. Lancaster is a city situated in northern, California and is the 30th largest city in California. Lancaster is located in an area known as Antelope Valley and has great educational and recreational opportunities. Violent crime
- [Fentanyl Withdrawal Symptoms and Risk Factors During Detox](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/fentanyl-withdrawal-symptoms-and-risk-factors-during-detox/) - Fentanyl withdrawal symptoms can be severe so you should undergo professional detox to avoid any complications. Learn more about fentanyl detox here.
- [Galaxy Gas:  Do You Know the Risks of This Dangerous Trend?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/galaxy-gas-do-you-know-the-risks-of-this-dangerous-trend/) - Galaxy Gas is a product used to enhance food and drinks and is legal to purchase. But, misusing the product to get high is illegal, and dangerous. Learn more.
- [What to Expect After Rehab: Getting Through the First 30 Days and Beyond](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/what-to-expect-after-rehab-getting-through-the-first-30-days-and-beyond/) - Staying sober after rehab begins with the right rehabilitation program. Design for Change offers the personalized, effective treatment you need for recovery.
- [Gas Station Heroin:  What You Need to Know About Tianeptine](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/gas-station-heroin-what-you-need-to-know-about-tianeptine/) - Tianeptine is an addictive and dangerous substance sold in smoke shops and convenience stores disguised as weight loss aids. Here's what you need to know.
- [Recovery Challenges: How to Deal With Unsupportive Friends After Rehab](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/recovery-challenges-how-to-deal-with-unsupportive-friends-after-rehab/) - Recovery challenges after rehab can be tough. The skills gained in rehab will help you manage them. Learn how Design for Change aftercare programs also help.
- [The Role of Counseling in Drug Rehab: How It Promotes Recovery](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/the-role-of-counseling-in-drug-rehab-how-it-promotes-recovery/) - Counseling in drug rehab provides clients with support and guidance they need to overcome substance use for the long-term. Learn more about counseling here.
- [Trauma and Triggers: How They Affect Recovery Efforts](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/trauma-and-triggers/) - Trauma and triggers are two things a person in recovery must learn to manage or avoid. Here are some things you should know about the impact they have.
- [The Effects of Meth on the Brain](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/how-meth-affects-the-brain/) - The effects of meth are hard for some people to believe so they continue using until it's too late. Here's what you need to know about the risks of meth use.
- [How Should I Talk to a Newly Sober Person?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/how-should-i-talk-to-a-newly-sober-person/) - The recovery process is challenging even on good days. Here are some ways you can help a newly sober person succeed in staying on track in recovery.
- [Understanding the 3 Distinct Stages of Addiction Recovery](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/understanding-the-3-distinct-stages-of-addiction-recovery/) - The stages of addiction recovery are complex and often misunderstood or feared. Here are some things you should know about the stages of recovery.
- [I Just Finished Alcohol Detox - Now What?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/i-just-finished-alcohol-detox-now-what/) - Alcohol detox is the first phase of recovery. You need to spend time in rehab to learn how to identify and avoid triggers, and understand why you use alcohol.
- [Rehab: Are You Looking for Excuses to Avoid It? ](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/rehab-are-you-looking-for-excuses-to-avoid-it/) - Do you struggle with reasons for avoiding rehab? This information may help you make the right decision to contact Design for Change Recovery today.
- [How Can The Family Heal From Addiction?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/can-family-heal-addiction/) - Addiction is a family disease; there is no question. When a loved one becomes addicted to drugs and/or alcohol, they affect the entire world around them. Addiction never exists in a vacuum. As a result, the family system is often influenced negatively. Trying to cope with the tumultuous journey of addiction while maintaining family balance
- [What Are Socially-Accepted Addictions?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/what-are-socially-accepted-addictions/) - Socially-accepted addictions are widespread and continue to destroy lives yearly. Design for Change can help you overcome these difficult addictions.
- [Little Known Facts About Alcohol and Why They Matter](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/little-known-facts-about-alcohol-and-why-they-matter/) - These facts about alcohol may reveal some things you didn't know about this dangerous addiction. Learn more about alcoholism and treatment in this post.
- [How to Work Through Alcohol Addiction](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/how-to-work-through-alcohol-addiction/) - Alcohol addiction can cause more problems with your life and health than you might imagine. Here are some things you may not know about alcohol abuse.
- [How to Resist Temptation to Drink During the Holidays](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/how-to-resist-temptation-to-drink-during-the-holidays/) - Holiday relapse is not uncommon among newly sober people. But, it can be prevented with some advance planning. Here are some tips for sober holidays.
- [How Well Do You Understand the Role of Aftercare Programs in Relapse Prevention?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/how-well-do-you-understand-the-role-of-aftercare-programs-in-relapse-prevention/) - Design for Change works with clients to create personalized aftercare programs that precisely align with their needs and expectations. Learn more here.
- [Alcohol Misuse or inappropriate use Intervention: Knowing When to Act](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/alcohol-misuse or inappropriate use-intervention-knowing-when-to-act/) - Our intervention specialists at Design for Change Recovry work with families from the first step to the last in planning an alcohol abuse intervention.
- [Benefits of Intensive Outpatient Programs: Balancing Treatment with Work](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/benefits-of-intensive-outpatient-programs-balancing-treatment-with-work/) - Intensive outpatient programs provide a flexible curriculum that allows clients to continue working, attending school, or meeting other obligations. Here's how.
- [Group Therapy in Rehab Covers Many Topics: Here’s What to Expect](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/group-therapy-in-rehab-covers-many-topics-heres-what-to-expect/) - Group therapy is an integral part of our comprehensive treatment program at Design for Change. Learn more here about this evidence-based treatment approach.
- [Holiday Addiction Triggers: Tips for Staying Sober](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/holiday-addiction-triggers-tips-for-staying-sober/) - Holiday addiction triggers can be difficult to manage for someone in recovery. Here are some tips to help you stay sober.
- [Are Some Drugs More Addictive Than Others?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/are-some-drugs-more-addictive-than-others/) - Addiction is one of the most pervasive health concerns of 2020, and will probably continue to be a public health threat for quite some time. While the opioid epidemic has brought a lot of attention to the issue of addiction, it can also cause some misconceptions. One thing that people often question is the idea
- [5 Tips for Setting and Reaching Recovery Goals](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/5-tips-for-setting-and-reaching-recovery-goals/) - Recovery goals can be hard to reach when temptations are everywhere. At Design for Change we help clients set realistic recovery goals for success.
- [7 Practical Ways to Get Through Your First Sober Thanksgiving](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/7-practical-ways-to-get-through-your-first-sober-thanksgiving/) - Sober thanksgiving get-togethers can be more fun than you realize. Here are some tips that will help you stay sober and avoid relapse during the holidays.
- [Holidays and Binge Drinking: Why People Overindulge in Alcohol This Time of Year](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/holidays-and-binge-drinking-why-people-overindulge-in-alcohol-this-time-of-year/) - Binge drinking during the holidays is nothing new, but it can be a sign of relapse for people in recovery. Here are some reasons for excessive holiday drinking.
- [How to Deal With the “Holiday Blues” Without Relapsing](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/how-to-deal-with-the-holiday-blues-without-relapsing/) - Holiday relapse does not mean failure, but it may be a sign you need additional support and treatment. Here are some things you can do.
- [Understanding In-Network and Out-of-Network Rehabs](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/differences-between-out-of-network-and-in-network-rehabs/) - In-network rehabs are addiction treatment programs selected by insurance companies for their high-quality, full continuum of care and client safety.
- [Family Healing](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/family-healing/) - During treatment for a loved one, the family has time to refocus on themselves. Addiction has hurt everyone involved. Getting the family back together and supporting each other in the right way can be challenging. Starting with individual treatment for everyone will balance focus. Go to group sessions to learn from other families who are
- [When Does Depression Need to be Treated?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/depression-need-treated/) - Depression and sadness are not the same thing. Sadness is a normal human emotion. We all experience it. Depression is defined as “a condition of general emotional dejection and withdrawal; sadness greater and more prolonged than that warranted by any objective reason.” Depression is sadness that doesn’t go away. There are many signs and symptoms
- [Can I Drink Normally After I Go To Treatment For An Alcohol Problem?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/can-drink-normally-go-treatment-alcohol-problem/) - Your history with alcohol misuse or inappropriate use is what brought you to treatment. Due to your demonstrated inability to manage and control your drinking, your life start to be negatively impacted. As a result, your family and friends implored that you seek treatment. Something within you knew that the way you were drinking and
- [Why is maintaining continuity of care important?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/maintaining-continuity-care-important/) - Congratulations on making the life-changing decision to enter treatment for your addiction! Recovery will take a lot of effort on your part – but you will not have to do it alone. You will receive help from a great many people along the way, all of whom have the same core mission: To help you
- [Sugar Cravings In Early Recovery Are Normal, Should Be Monitored](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/sugar-cravings-early-recovery-normal-monitored/) - “One of the many doctors who had the opportunity of reading this book...,” the authors of Alcoholics Anonymous, commonly called “The Big Book” write, “...told us that the use of sweets was often helpful, of course depending upon a doctor’s advice.” Sweets are part of the recovery lifestyle. Sugar, a stimulant substance on its own,
- [What Are The Ways Yoga Can Support My Recovery?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/ways-yoga-can-support-recovery/) - Yoga is offered in most treatment programs for addiction and alcoholism today because of the many benefits it provides. Yoga makes you more aware than drugs did Mindfulness is an integrated part of yoga. A yoga practice challenges you to pay attention to your breath and your body, noticing the flow of your breathing and
- [10 Healthy Habits You Need For Long Term Recovery](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/10-healthy-habits-need-long-term-recovery/) - Don’t pick up, no matter what: This is perhaps the most important rule in recovery. No matter what happens in your life, how good, how bad, or in between, you do not pick up drugs and alcohol to cope. Drugs and alcohol are no longer the solution. Simply put, you can’t stay sober if you
- [What Is The Point Of Taking Recovery One Day At A Time?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/point-taking-recovery-one-day-time/) - Try to go into the future. Go ahead. Not successful? Can’t take care of tonight right now, or tomorrow in an instant? Try to go into the past and change something you don’t like that happened to you. Go ahead. Not successful? Can’t change something in the past, make it better, make it different, in
- [Do I Have To Be In Therapy Forever?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/do-i-have-to-be-in-therapy-forever/) - Psychotherapy, typically in the form of cognitive behavioral therapy, is a vital component in treating addiction. In therapy, we gain the skills needed to cope with life on life’s terms, without the use of drugs, alcohol, or other addictive behaviors. We learn to identify our problems and develop ways to solve, or at least alleviate
- [How Does ‘Recovery’ Show Up On Your Resume?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/recovery-show-resume/) - When we enter recovery, we may be light-years away from thinking about our career trajectory. Many of us had lost our jobs in active addiction, often as a direct result of our drinking, drug, or gambling habit. We might have been belligerent or resentful toward our boss, were drunk or high on the job, or
- [Are You Emotionally Resilient?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/are-you-emotionally-resilient/) - Emotional resiliency is a trait that can be developed. It refers to your ability to adapt to crisis or stressful situations. Those with high emotional resiliency adapt to adversity with ease. This is true for both major and minor stressors. Some individuals seem to have been born this way. Others have to learn this way
- [Refuge for Those in Recovery](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/refuge-for-those-in-recovery/) - Treatment is described as a safe haven for the weary soul. Many addicts are drained from stress, hiding, and cravings. While in treatment the individual can find refuge. Facilities provide a safe, healthy, structured environment to have complete focus on personal endeavors. The addict will feel comfortable knowing the right resources are provided. After treatment,
- [How Many Times Should I Do the Steps?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/many-times-steps/) - The 12 steps were created by the co-founders of Alcoholics Anonymous in the 1930’s. The steps were modeled after the Oxford Group. The intention was to admit your problem, turn your life over to a higher power, admit past wrongdoings, identifying character defects, make restitution for wrongs done, and then share the process with others
- [Everyone Has the Capacity to Change](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/everyone-capacity-change/) - Sometimes change can feel daunting. The truth is change is inevitable. One look at nature shows you change is happening everywhere, all the time. From the cherry blossoms in spring to the changing leaves in the fall, change is consistent. For those struggling with drug or alcohol addiction, life may feel like it never changes.
- [Why Addiction Is And Isn’t A Compulsion Issue](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/compulsion-addiction/) - Is an addiction a compulsion? Are compulsions addictive? Compulsion and addiction are used synonymously. Mindful argues that the two are separate. Here we look at the differences and similarities and how addiction is a compulsion. Addictions Addiction is rooted in seeking pleasure. “Addictions bring pleasure, though they also build up a tolerance over time, as
- [How Does Sociometry Apply to Addiction Treatment?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/sociometry-apply-addiction-treatment/) - Sociometry is defined as “the measurement of attitudes of social acceptance or rejection through expressed preferences among members of a social grouping.” Sociometry is known to result in problem solving, conflict resolution, and kindness towards others. It’s a way to deepen relationships and become more authentic. In social situations, choices are constantly made. We choose
- [How Does Mindfulness Help Mental Health Recovery?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/mindfulness-help-mental-health-recovery/) - Mindfulness is the practice of being fully present, aware of where one is and what they are doing, and not feeling overwhelmed or over-reactive about what is going on around them. Mindfulness can help greatly with mental health recovery because it grounds the individual and provides them with the resources that they need to overcome
- [Yoga, Meditation and Addiction Recovery](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/yoga-meditation-addiction-recovery/) - Addicts often turn to harmful substances when they long for an escape, release, or just something fun to do. Drugs and alcohol provide new ways to experience everyday life, but their misuse or inappropriate use comes with consequences. Sadly, when addiction takes hold, addicts begin to do everything they can to experience that escape, at the expense of
- [5 Tips For An Effective Mindfulness Practice](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/5-tips-effective-mindfulness-practice/) - Mindfulness is a proven technique for managing stress, reducing symptoms of craving, and increasing feelings of spirituality. If you are new to mindfulness practice, here are five tips. Practice Won’t Make Perfect. Practice Will Make Progress. Perfection is not attainable because it doesn’t exist. When people enter a mindfulness practice, they often tilt their results
- [Ways Mindfulness Can Change Your Life](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/ways-mindfulness-can-change-life/) - Mindfulness is defined as “a technique in which one focuses one's full attention only on the present, experiencing thoughts, feelings, and sensations but not judging them.” In our fast paced society of social media likes, having email and texts coming in 24-7, and constant stimulation, mindfulness is not a way of being for most of
- [Getting Over the Guilt of Addiction](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/getting-over-guilt-of-addiction/) - Those recovering from addictions can be riddled with guilt. Guilt is defined as “a feeling of responsibility or remorse for some offense, crime, wrong, etc., whether real or imagined.” Some hold on tightly to their guilt, falsely believing it will ensure immunity against future drug or alcohol misuse or inappropriate use. In actuality, holding on
- [Choosing An Intervention Style Should Include Choosing An Interventionist](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/choosing-intervention-style-include-choosing-interventionist/) - How should you have an intervention for your loved one? The best person to answer that question is an interventionist. When To Call An Interventionist If your loved one is beyond the point of helping themselves, heeding the warnings of their family members, and unable to recognize the severity of their addiction, it is time
- [Why Aren’t We Talking About Meth Addiction?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/arent-talking-meth-addiction/) - Every day, small local news stations are making headlines about meth. Meth is being seized in gigantic quantities- tens of pounds, millions of dollars worth of drugs- all the time, all around the country. Meth addicts are being reported as arrested for car crashes, disruptions in 24-hour store chains, and other problems. Yet, we aren’t
- [Do You Need Step Work to Stay Sober?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/need-step-work-stay-sober/) - Step work is highly suggested for a 12-Step program like Alcoholics Anonymous. It is one of the first things that is mentioned in a twelve-step meeting. Sometimes the steps are hung on the wall for everyone to see and reference because the steps are highly revered. Is step work needed to stay sober? It depends
- [Are There Prayers in The Big Book?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/prayers-big-book/) - The Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, called Alcoholics Anonymous, was written by the founders of AA. It was designed as a guide to recovery from alcoholism for those that were not in the vicinity of AA. The book became very popular and new AA groups began popping up all over as a result. Many men
- [How the 12 Steps Can Help Depression](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/12-steps-can-help-depression/) - One of the co-founders of Alcoholics Anonymous, Bill Wilson, experienced depression. He wrote the 12 steps, which are a set of universal principles for better mental health. The steps did not cure his depression, but the impact of them helped. Today there is a wide range of treatment options available for those dealing with depression.
- [How Was AA Founded?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/how-was-aa-founded/) - AA began in Akron, Ohio in 1935. A meeting occurred between a New York stockbroker, Bill W., and an Akron surgeon, Dr. Bob. Both had been deemed alcoholics of the hopeless variety. The origins of AA are traced back to the Oxford Group which emphasized self-improvement through personal inventory, admitting wrongs, making amends, using prayer
- [Dope Sick:  What Does It Mean?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/dope-sick-what-does-it-mean/) - The term dope sick is nothing new when it comes to side effects of substance use. Here are some things you need to know about dope sickness.
- ["In Recovery" From Substance Use: What Does It Mean?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/in-recovery-from-substance-use-what-does-it-mean/) - Being in recovery from substance use is different from just being sober. If you are ready to begin the process of being in recovery, contact us today.
- [5 Simple, Easy-to-Keep New Year’s Resolutions for People in Recovery](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/5-simple-easy-to-keep-new-years-resolutions-for-people-in-recovery/) - Seeking help for addiction recovery is the most worthwhile New Year’s resolution you can make, and Design for Change will help you achieve that goal.
- [How Do I Turn Down A Drink After I Go To Treatment?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/turn-drink-go-treatment/) - People can be pushy, especially when they are under the influence of alcohol. They lose their sense of boundaries and appropriateness- even if you’ve told them you recently went to treatment for alcoholism. Here are some other pointers for what to say when someone won't let up in trying to get you to drink. No
- [5 Ways to Avoid Peer Pressure and Say No When Offered Drugs in Recovery](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/5-ways-to-avoid-peer-pressure-and-say-no-when-offered-drugs-in-recovery/) - Avoid peer pressure with these tips if you want to protect your hard-earned sobriety. You must be your own advocate when surrounded by temptation and triggers.
- [5 Tips for Protecting Your Sobriety After Addiction Treatment](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/5-tips-for-protecting-your-sobriety-after-addiction-treatment/) - These tips for staying sober after rehab will keep you on track as you face a world where temptations and triggers are seemingly around every corner.
- [What Makes Holistic Addiction Treatment So Special?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/what-makes-holistic-addiction-treatment-so-special/) - Holistic addiction treatment provides evidence-based therapies for whole-person healing. Our clients enjoy long-term recovery results. Learn more here.
- [Stigma, Substance Misuse or inappropriate use, & Mental Health](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/stigma-substance-misuse or inappropriate use-mental-health/) - Substance abuse stigma can keep people from getting the treatment they need. Learn how to reduce stigma and help individuals overcome their addictions
- [What Are Some of the Reasons People Become Alcoholics?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/what-are-some-of-the-reasons-people-become-alcoholics/) - The reasons people become alcoholics vary from one person to the next. However, there are some common signs to watch for if you drink alcohol regularly.
- [5 Good Reasons Why You Should Go to Rehab  ](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/5-good-reasons-why-you-should-go-to-rehab/) - The reasons why you need rehab are not always obvious. This article will help you understand why and when it's time to seek help for substance use disorder.
- [What Is the Difference Between Physical and Psychological Addiction?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/what-is-the-difference-between-physical-and-psychological-addiction/) - Physical and psychological addiction differ in several ways. However, it's important that both factors are treated at the same time. Learn more here.
- [Why Do I Feel So Triggered At 30, 60, And 90 Days?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/triggered-30-60-90/) - PAWS- post-acute withdrawal syndrome is still not well known to addicts and alcoholics in recovery. Coincidentally, the “chip” dates of recovery, 30, 60, 90 days, and six months are when PAWS tends to rear its head and cause heart ache for those in recovery. Long term treatment is the best solution to addiction because it
- [What Is the Role of Willpower in Addiction and Recovery?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/what-is-the-role-of-willpower-in-addiction-and-recovery/) - The connection between willpower and addiction is strong, but you can break through it with addiction treatment at Design for Change Recovery.
- [Are You at Risk of Relapse? Watch Out for These Signs](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/are-you-at-risk-of-relapse-watch-out-for-these-signs/) - Understanding the risk of relapse will help you stay on track in recovery. If relapse happens, contact Design for Change Recovery right away.
- [Can I Do Family Therapy If I Go To Treatment Out Of State?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/can-family-therapy-go-treatment-state/) - Family therapy is an integral part of addiction treatment. In addition to examining how your addiction has harmed you, you must become aware of how your addiction has affected your loved ones. It’s also important to recognize the issues within the family that have played a part in your addiction, as well as the support
- [Being sober gives you a different perspective](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/sober-gives-different-perspective/) - Congratulations on your decision to enter treatment! As you begin your journey of recovery, a whole new world is at your doorstep. You’ll soon find that being sober gives you a different perspective. You now know that a full, rewarding life is not just a possibility; it’s a reality. One of the first things we
- [Telomeres Tell All: Addiction And Alcoholism Age You Faster](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/telomeres-tell-addiction-alcoholism-age-faster/) - People look more youthful after they get sober. Before and after transformations are absolutely mind blowing. Cosmetic surgeries, products, supplements, and diets cannot achieve the sparkle of hope, the glow of confidence, and the thousand watt smile that appears on a recovering addict or alcoholic face. Those who face addiction are facing something much greater.
- [Tiered Levels of Treatment](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/tiered-levels-treatment/) - Every addict will have a different journey through recovery. The treatment plan explains what care is needed for recovery. The plan will also explain different levels of care. Depending on the individual, level and intensity of use, and willingness to change will determine the level and length of treatment. The stages of treatment will also
- [Combating Drug Misuse or inappropriate use in America: Can We Ever Win This Brutal War?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/combating-drug-misuse or inappropriate use-in-america-can-we-ever-win-this-brutal-war/) - Effective addiction treatment will aid in combating drug abuse in America. Design for Change Recovery provides quality, affordable addiction treatment.
- [How Art Therapy Is Used in Addiction Treatment](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/art-therapy-used-addiction-treatment/) - After someone decides to get help for their addiction, they have a few options for treatment. Most addiction clinics offer their patients several different types of therapy: individual, group, skills-focused, relapse-prevention. You might also find some less traditional, more innovative therapies, like art therapy. Types of Art Therapy Art therapy has been used for a
- [Are Mindfulness Practices Helpful in Addiction Treatment?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/are-mindfulness-practices-helpful-in-addiction-treatment/) - Mindfulness practices in addiction treatment are effective tools for helping people change negative thoughts and behaviors. Learn more here.
- [5 Ways for People in Recovery to Survive Valentine's Day Sober](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/5-ways-for-people-in-recovery-to-survive-valentines-day-sober/) - For some people, Valentine’s Day is an emotional event for many different reasons. But, for people in recovery, the day can bring up painful memories that could trigger a relapse. Almost every store displays an abundance of flowers, candy, and cards decorated with big red hearts and cupids. With all these reminders, it’s hard
- [High-Functioning Substance Users: Do They Need Treatment?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/high-functioning-substance-users-do-they-need-treatment/) - High-functioning substance users don't often realize they need help. Here are some things you can do to convince them to seek treatment at Design for Change.
- [The Complex Relationship Between First Responders and Substance Use](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/the-complex-relationship-between-first-responders-and-substance-use/) - Helping first responders overcome substance use is a priority at Design for Change Recovery. Contact us today to learn more about our programs.
- [Do You Understand Anonymity and HIPAA Laws?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/understand-anonymity-hipaa-laws/) - The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), was designed to protect patient privacy. They apply to health plans and to any healthcare provider who transmits health information in electronic form. If you are considering treatment for drug or alcohol addiction, you may have concerns about people finding out. The privacy rule identifies
- [Is It Better To Go To Detox Or To Detox At Home?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/better-go-detox-detox-home/) - Detox is the initial period of recovery immediately after drug and alcohol misuse or inappropriate use is stopped. Not everyone will experience a detox or a severe detox. Most people will experience, at least, psychological symptoms of withdrawal through their first few weeks and months of recovery. Withdrawal symptoms are most severe in the first
- [Beating Addiction: Life After Treatment](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/beating-addiction-life-treatment/) - Completing inpatient addiction treatment is a huge milestone, but the battle against substance misuse or inappropriate use never ends. Rehab programs give patients the skills they need to approach the world with a new outlook, but the benefits of continued support cannot be understated. The world is full of stressors that can trigger a relapse
- [The Most Important Nutrient You Need For Mood Boosting Meals](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/important-nutrient-need-mood-boosting-meals/) - Our brains run on food. The vitamins and nutrients we get from food charge our brains in a way that only food can provide. Without these essential vitamins, fats, acids, and nutrients, the brain starts to function less and less efficiently. Diet, nutrition, and exercise are all core components of a successful treatment program and
- [Increased Drug Misuse or inappropriate use Linked to Misinformation Spread by Social Media](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/increased-drug-misuse or inappropriate use-linked-to-misinformation-spread-by-social-media/) - Fake news is a common term within the media industry. We have all witnessed the rate at which fake news circulates, especially through social media. Stories about fake news cover almost any topic. Misinformation about illicit drugs has been featured on fake news, and the trend has been increasing lately. While many tend to ignore
- [Come back to compassion: 7 tips for being kind](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/come-back-compassion-7-tips-kind/) - In active addiction, we become increasingly isolated from other people. We shut out our family and friends, and we believe our bosses and coworkers are jerks. When we enter into treatment, we begin to take steps toward rejoining the human race. We begin to form new friendships in our treatment group, building a sober network.
- [How Meditation Benefits Daily Living](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/meditation-benefits-daily-living/) - Meditation is continuing to gain popularity. It’s know to increase awareness, decrease anxiety, and enhance coping skills. Meditation is a practice that is 1000’s of years old. Although it’s newer to the West, meditation has been practiced for centuries on the planet. Here are some ways meditation benefits daily living: Increases immune system. One study
- [How Do Individualized Addiction Treatment Programs Contribute to Long-Term Recovery?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/how-do-individualized-addiction-treatment-programs-contribute-to-long-term-recovery/) - Design for Change will work with you to create an individualized addiction treatment plan that encompasses all of your specific goals for recovery.
- [What Is The Difference Between A Panic Attack And An Anxiety Attack?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/difference-panic-attack-anxiety-attack/) - Feelings of panic and anxiety are quite common among those entering treatment for addiction. In fact, drugs and alcohol themselves often bring on panic and anxiety; when we enter treatment, these feelings are exacerbated by our fear of being “deprived” of our addictive substances. While both panic and anxiety are distressing and debilitating, it’s important
- [8 Tips for Working Through a Panic Attack](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/8-tips-working-panic-attack/) - Panic attacks can often occur unexpectedly during a calm state or in a state of anxiety. Due to this, individuals may experience panic attacks anytime, anywhere. Symptoms of a panic attack include, but are not limited to: palpitations, sweating, trembling/shaking, sensations of shortness in breath, feelings of choking, chest pain/discomfort, nausea, feeling dizzy or lightheadedness,
- [What Are The Signs of an Anxiety Attack?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/signs-anxiety-attack/) - The word anxiety is defined as “distress or uneasiness of mind caused by fear of danger or misfortune.” Anxiety is a common human emotion. You may have anxiety when preparing for a job interview or flying on a plane. Some people have a consistent level of anxiety or an anxiety disorder. An anxiety attack is
- [5 reasons you should consider chiropractic care during treatment](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/5-reasons-consider-chiropractic-care-treatment/) - Chiropractic medicine, which focuses on the relationship between the skeleton, muscles and nerves, has been proven successful in helping patients to recover from addiction. Following are five reasons you should consider chiropractic therapy during treatment. While we are detoxing from addictive substances, we become acutely aware of physical pain and discomfort that we previously masked
- [Should I Complete The 12 Steps While I’m In Treatment?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/complete-12-steps-im-treatment/) - Treatment programs are often considered a launching point for recovery. During the short time in treatment, you are working hard to process as much, learn as much, and practice as much as you can for a very good reason. Your hard work in treatment is working toward a simple, realistic, important goal: staying sober. Inside
- [Can In-Network or Out-of-Network Insurance Help Pay for Heroin Rehab?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/hmo-ppo-insurance-heroin-rehab/) - Choosing the right rehabilitation program to help with heroin addiction can be overwhelming. Do you need a residential care facility, or would an outpatient program work for you? Should you seek help outside of your local area? Then, there’s the question of cost. One of the most common reasons people fail to follow through with
- [Can You Write A New Story For Your Life In Treatment?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/can-write-new-story-life-treatment/) - As we begin our recovery from active addiction, we hope for a new way of living, free of alcohol, drugs, and compulsive behaviors. One of the most effective forms of therapy we may encounter is narrative therapy, in which we “rewrite” the narrative of our life with the help of a therapist. Narrative therapy was
- [Finding the Best Drug Rehab Centers to Help Your Loved One](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/finding-the-best-addiction-treatment-centers/) - Millions of residents in the US are struggling with drug and alcohol addiction every year. In response, thousands of rehab centers and programs are available to help. The number of choices can be overwhelming. Suppose your loved one is suffering from drug or alcohol addiction. How do you decide which addiction treatment center is the right fit?
- [Addiction Recovery: What is Holistic Therapy?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/addiction-recovery-holistic-therapy/) - Anyone who has suffered from addiction knows that it can destroy a life in many ways. There is no Band-Aid fix for addiction, because it affects the mental, spiritual, emotional and physical parts of a person. Even if an addict feels physically fine one day, they still may suffer in other ways. It takes a
- [How Do I Transfer from a Treatment Therapist to a New Therapist?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/transfer-treatment-therapist-new-therapist/) - Changing from your treatment therapist to a new therapist offers challenges. You likely built trust and connection with the therapist you’ve been working with in treatment. Leaving treatment can be scary and one of the changes to address is your therapist support for life after inpatient treatment. Here are some tips to successfully transfer from
- [Don’t Like Exercise? Just Take a Walk](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/dont-like-exercise-just-take-walk/) - If the word “exercise” fills you dread or anxiety, you are not alone. For many going to the gym is an anxiety producing thought. You may be scared of boot camps, hate the quiet of yoga, and dread bouncy instructors telling you to sweat out those calories. Just take a walk! The Mayo Clinic has
- [Is It Ok To Drink In Recovery If I’m In Mourning?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/ok-drink-recovery-im-mourning/) - Losing someone you love can be life altering. The grief, sadness, and despair that arise can feel overwhelming. For individuals in recovery, the thought might come that a drink or two would take the edge off. The truth is that taking a drink while in mourning is a dangerous idea. It could lead to the
- [Learning Self Control](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/learning-self-control/) - Self control is often one of the first casualties of drug addiction or alcoholism. Substance misuse or inappropriate use overwhelms a person’s metabolism and brain chemistry and creates a psychological connection to a substance that requires a massive effort to defeat. To break a cycle of substance misuse or inappropriate use, an addict or alcoholic
- [How Do I Find The Right Therapist?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/find-right-therapist/) - When you are in a long term residential treatment program, you tend to work with the same therapist throughout the entire process. Switching therapists with each phase of treatment can be stressful and uncomfortable. Unfortunately, many treatment centers have contracts with their therapists which state that a therapist cannot see their treatment patient outside of
- [What Benefit Does Fitness And Exercise Have In Addiction Treatment?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/benefit-fitness-exercise-addiction-treatment/) - Design for Change Recovery focuses on helping each client find an exercise and fitness routine that works best for them as part of our full continuum of care.
- [Are Addictive Personalities to Blame for Substance Use Disorders?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/are-addictive-personalities-to-blame-for-substance-use-disorders/) - Addictive personalities may or may not lead to addiction. But if you have drug or alcohol problems, contact Design for Change Recovery today.
- [Why Do I need To Exercise As Part Of My Recovery?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/exerciserecovery/) - Addiction is exhausting. By the time you get to treatment, you are flat tired. Your body hasn’t existed without drugs and alcohol in many years. Emotionally, you have been on the run for quite some time. Mentally, you’ve been desperately trying to escape your addiction while also trying to escape from the truth of it.
- [Treatment Might Be the Best Decision You Make In Your Life](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/treatment-might-best-decision-make-life/) - If you or someone you love are struggling with drug addiction or alcoholism, you may be considering treatment. Treatment increases your odds of recovery. It’s an opportunity to focus on yourself and returning to wellness. It’s an opportunity to lay a foundation for a life beyond your wildest dreams. You may be wondering what some
- [Change Follows Action](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/change-follows-action/) - Actively moving forward, at a constant pace, shapes new patterns. When new habits are made, less time is available to make wrong decisions, thus breaking the cycle of addiction. In therapy, conversations of needs and wants are acknowledged. The struggle for understanding pulls at the addict’s mind. Discussing how to receive healthy needs and wants
- [How Does Holistic Addiction Treatment Differ from Traditional Treatment?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/how-does-holistic-addiction-treatment-differ-from-traditional-treatment/) - Holistic addiction treatment at Design for Change Recovery helps people understand and learn to manage emotions, stress, and depression to prevent relapse.
- [Art Therapy Creates A Relationship With The Self](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/art-therapy-creates-relationship-self/) - Art therapy is a part of the alternative therapies used in treatment for drug and alcohol addiction. There are hundreds if not thousands of activities and different ways art therapy can be used for addiction treatment. Each art therapy project focuses on a specific theme or purpose for developing a different perspective as well as
- [The Big Deal About a Fourth Step](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/big-deal-fourth-step/) - To become sober and stay sober, it is highly suggested that an addict or alcoholic attend 12-Step meetings. During a meeting, it is frequently heard to get a sponsor and work the steps of the program with them. It appears a simple task, but for many addicts and alcoholics it is insignificant. Why would they
- [Why Is There a Whole Step for Making a List?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/whole-step-making-list/) - A journey begins with a single step. In the 12 steps, that first step is admitting you are powerless over your addiction. The journey continues to turning your life over to the care of God as you understand God. A personal inventory of wrongs done is where healing begins to occur. After identifying our character
- [What Lifestyle Changes Are Needed To Live Without Painkillers?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/lifestyle-changes-needed-live-without-painkillers/) - Chronic pain is a complex condition, and managing pain without the use of prescription painkillers means making certain lifestyle changes. While a great many doctors are quick to prescribe narcotic painkillers, there are specialists in the field who reject the use of opioids. Prescription opioids are addictive and deadly. Following are some of the most
- [Detoxifying from Alcohol Addiction](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/detoxifying-from-alcohol-addiction/) - When you are dealing with a severe addiction to alcohol, it becomes apparent that the dependency has taken over your entire life. Your body has become so accustomed to having alcohol in your system that it begins to shut down when you go for a period of time without it. If you are experiencing this
- [Pain-Free Pain Management: How Do I Get Off Painkillers?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/pain-free-pain-management-get-off-painkillers/) - If you’re addicted to painkillers you started taking to treat your chronic pain, you may feel hopeless about your condition. If you’ve made the decision to seek treatment for your addiction, congratulations! Recovery may well be the best gift you’ll ever give yourself. Following are some of the most effective steps you can take to
- [Relapse Prevention Tools Rooted in the 12 steps](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/relapse-prevention-tools-rooted-12-steps/) - The 12 steps were created by the founders of Alcoholics Anonymous as a guide to overcoming alcohol addiction. The steps are now used in treatment from a wide variety of disorders including drug addiction, eating disorders, compulsive spending, and sex addiction. Relapse is not uncommon in recovery. There are those that enter recovery and never
- [Why Can’t I Stay Sober?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/cant-stay-sober/) - You may have tried time and time again to stay sober and always end up back to using. You may feel frustrated or have even given up hope. You may be asking yourself why you can’t stay sober when others seem to be able to do it. You wonder if you are one of the
- [5 Ways to Enjoy Summer Without Alcohol](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/5-ways-to-enjoy-alcohol-free-summer/) - An alcohol-free summer may seem impossible, but it can be done. Here are 5 useful tips to help you enjoy a sober, healthy summer now and in the future.
- [Free from Addiction](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/free-from-addiction/) - Becoming free from addiction is a difficult journey. Each individual will have a different path to recovery. Once recovery is found, the addict has freedom. The chains of addiction will hold the person back from being the best version of themselves. Having the freedom to be who the individual wants to be is part of
- [12-Step Based Treatment](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/12-step-based-treatment/) - Joining a 12-step based treatment facility has many rewards. The understanding of 12 step programs builds confidence, spirituality, and hope for the future. Addiction is a disease that takes control of the mind, body, and spirit. Treatment can help regain control and create a new life for the addict. The Big Book from Alcoholics Anonymous
- [4 Steps To Finding The Right Sponsor](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/4-steps-finding-right-sponsor/) - A sponsor is an important part of the recovery process who takes you through the steps and helps you navigate life with a focus on recovery. Finding the right sponsor is important to do early on so you can begin step work. If you don’t find the right sponsor immediately, do not fret. You will
- [Coming Back From A Relapse, Of Any Kind](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/coming-back-relapse-kind/) - The worst relapse we can experience in recovery is a chemical relapse. However we get to making the decision, we decide to pick up drugs and/or alcohol again. Our relapse is either short term or long term. Problematically with relapse is that it isn’t as simple as drinking and using again for one night of
- [How Can I Promote Well Being This Summer After My Child Graduates Treatment?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/can-promote-well-summer-child-graduates-treatment/) - It’s a familiar feeling of treachery for most parents school is out. Summer is upon them. Their kids are left with nothing to do. What kind of trouble will they get into? How much will parents have to worry when they know their kids aren’t in school 8 hours or more a day? When children
- [What Are the Promises of Recovery?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/what-are-the-promises-of-recovery/) - Most people enter recovery because of overwhelming pain. They have had painful consequences from their addiction and are ready for the pain to stop. Some come to recovery to learn to "drink like a lady." Some go because they were ordered by the courts or feared losing their marriage. They wanted freedom from the pain and remorse that comes
- [When Is an Intervention Needed for Alcoholism?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/intervention-needed-alcoholism/) - If someone you love is struggling with alcoholism, you may be wondering how you can help. You may have suggested treatment, gone to Al-Anon, and tried every other thing you can imagine to live with their disease. Here are some signs an intervention is needed for alcoholism: The safety of others is at risk. Whether
- [Do You Need Pain Medication Misuse or inappropriate use Treatment](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/do-you-need-pain-medication-misuse or inappropriate use-treatment/) - It’s one of those things that people don’t necessarily understand to be a real peril of boredom. When you are bored, you will try stuff that sometimes isn’t good for you, just to pass the time. I’ve been able to be a very successful entrepreneur, but my drug misuse or inappropriate use began pretty early
- [How Does Recovery Help Boost Self-Esteem?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/recovery-help-boost-self-esteem/) - Addicts and alcoholics can get used to blaming other people for how they feel. Taking responsibility for your own feelings can be a humbling experience, especially when you realize how terribly you feel about yourself. Thankfully, acknowledging your problems with yourself is the first step! Recovery will help you gain your self-esteem, one day at
- [What Are The Signs That I Need Treatment?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/signs-need-treatment/) - Treatment is a big decision. Coming to terms with the reality of your addiction is humbling and reaching out for help takes a lot of humility. Needing treatment is not a sign you have failed. It indicates you are ready to take transformative action to create concrete change in your life. You’re completely powerless over
- [Does Drug And Alcohol Addiction Affect Your Mood?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/drug-alcohol-addiction-affect-mood/) - Drugs and alcohol go straight to the brain, the central hub of everything you think and feel. There’s a reason why you feel happy, elated, free, uninhibited, or whatever positive emotions come to you when you are intoxicated on drugs and alcohol. Mind altering substances tweak the dopamine system in the brain which signals your
- [What Are The Benefits Of Music Therapy In Addiction Treatment?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/benefits-music-therapy-addiction-treatment/) - Music therapy is not new in addiction treatment. The alternative therapy form has been gaining popularity in addiction treatment for its numerous creative benefits for healing mind, body, and spirit. Benefits of music therapy in addiction treatment can include: Looking at emotions: There is no doubt that music is filled with emotion, created out of
- [Using Self-Care To Build Self-Respect And Vice Versa](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/using-self-care-build-self-respect-vice-versa/) - Self-care is about more than scheduling a massage, having a date with yourself and netflix, or eating when you’re hungry. All of these things and more can add up to a cohesive self-care program. Self-care is the way we take care of ourselves in the ways that other people can not. We soothe our souls,
- [Do You Need Inpatient or Outpatient Treatment for Heroin Addiction?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/heroin-addiction-treatment-options/) - If you’ve decided to seek help for heroin addiction, you’re on the right path. When you start researching treatment options, it might seem a little overwhelming. With information on detoxification and withdrawals, 12-step programs, inpatient treatment, outpatient treatment and a variety of other topics, how are you supposed to determine what kind of program is
- [What You Need to Know About Finding the Right Rehab](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/what-you-need-to-know-about-finding-the-right-rehab/) - Rehab programs are not all alike. To find the best one for your needs, contact Design for Change Recovery today to learn more about our rehab programs.
- [Freedom in Recovery](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/freedom-in-recovery/) - The addict will learn new habits in treatment. The habits will provide building blocks to create a sober life. Finding ways to cope with emotions, follow the 12 steps, and mend relationships are a few of the issues that will need attention post-treatment. Freedom to decide what the new life will resemble is daunting. The
- [How to Breach the Topic of Family Treatment with Your Loved Ones](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/breach-topic-family-treatment-loved-ones/) - When an addict decides to end his or her addiction, they are making a choice for more people than they might realize. Rehabilitation affects the whole family, and choosing to live a sober life is the first step towards healing family bonds. That’s why we incorporate family treatment into our addiction recovery services at Design
- [To Tell Them Or Not To Tell Them: When Parent’s Don’t Know You’re Addicted To Drugs](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/tell-not-tell-parents-dont-know-youre-addicted-drugs/) - Addiction impacts the whole family. So does recovery. If your parents are unaware of your addiction which has spiraled out of your control, here are the two arguments for telling them or not telling them. Remember, you are worth being loved and supported in recovery. The Argument For Telling Them: Our natural instinct when we
- [If I Know I Have A Problem With Alcohol, Why Am I So Afraid To Quit?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/know-problem-alcohol-afraid-quit/) - Don’t hold it against yourself. Sobriety is scary! You have lost your ability to live without alcohol because it has chemically taken over your life. You’re afraid to quit because you don’t know what sobriety will mean yet. There are great wonders in store for you. If you know you have a problem with alcohol,
- [When Can I Drink Normally After Rehab?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/can-drink-normally-rehab/) - Wondering when you can return to normal drinking is a common question. Many people enter rehab looking forward to the return of drinking like a lady or a gentleman. The truth is an alcoholic can never return to normal drinking. Alcoholic bodies are physiologically incapable of processing alcohol normally. A return to normal drinking is
- [How Does Alcohol Affect the Body and Mind?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/alcohol-affects-body-mind/) - When you watch someone struggling with alcohol addiction, you might have a hard time understanding why they continue to cling to something that is so clearly disrupting their life. Whatever temporary escape they find in a bottle can’t possibly be worth all the heartache, can it? While you can see some of the direct mental
- [How the Coronavirus has Affected Alcohol Use in Adults](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/how-the-coronavirus-has-affected-alcohol-use-in-adults/) - During the past two years, the Coronavirus pandemic has altered our way of life in many ways. Everyone is still in the process of adjusting to the changes. In the meantime, we keep hoping for things to return to normal soon. It has been a stressful and fearful time in our nation and naturally, we
- [Why Is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Effective For Addiction Treatment?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/cognitive-behavioral-therapy-effective-addiction-treatment/) - Cognitive behavioral therapy and many behavioral therapy techniques like motivational interviewing and mindfulness based CBT are relied upon in treatment. CBT Gives Clients Confidence To Manage Thoughts, Behaviors, And Decisions By its neurobiological nature, addiction feels like one loses their inherent ability to choose for themselves. Addiction inserts itself into every thought and action, learning
- [Why Am I Having Such A Hard Time Right Now?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/hard-time-right-now/) - Many people make the mistake of thinking that sobriety fixes everything. We believe that sobriety is the answer to all of our problems because drugs and alcohol, as well as our addiction to them, is the cause of all our problems. It’s actually our problems which caused our problems with drugs and alcohol. Though getting
- [What Do I Need For Sober Living?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/need-sober-living/) - Sober living is part of the transition through lower levels of care and a form of maintenance after treatment. Each sober living is different, providing different amenities and needed items. Most often, you will need to provide your own food and personal items. Bed linens and Towels: Most sober livings are going to provide all
- [4 Ways Playing An Instrument Benefits Your Mental And Physical Wellbeing](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/4-ways-playing-instrument-benefits-mental-physical-wellbeing/) - At Design For Change all of our patients learn how to play a musical instrument during their time in treatment. These are some of the beneficial reasons why learning to play a musical treatment aids in treatment for addiction treatment. Music improves cognitive functioning: People who play instruments and learn how to play instruments perform
- [What Is Heroin And Why Is It So Dangerous?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/what-is-heroin-and-why-is-it-so-dangerous/) - Heroin is made from a process of refining the resin which comes from the opium poppy planet. The first process of refining the resin creates morphine. Morphine can be found in powder form, liquid form, or pill form. For prescription narcotic opioid painkillers, morphine or a morphine substances is one of the base ingredients in
- [Are My Relationships Affected By My Attachment Style?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/relationships-affected-attachment-style/) - Attachment theory is just a theory, but one that proves many people with insights about their childhood, their relationships to their parents, and the way that they relate to other people in friendships romantic relationships, work relationships, and more. Attachment refers to the way we attached to our parents when we were children. Divided into
- [Outpatient Treatment Discussions](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/outpatient-treatment-discussions/) - Once inpatient treatment is completed or the addict has detoxed and practiced abstinence, outpatient treatment begins transitioning the individual back into society. Within the time spent in outpatient treatment, the addict is giving the opportunity to discuss, express, and learn about several valuable life skills. Family balance, handling triggers, stress, and studies all need direct
- [What Is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy? This Is What It Isn’t](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/cognitive-behavioral-therapy-isnt/) - Cognitive behavioral therapy is one of the leading treatment and therapy methods for creating lasting change in addicts and alcoholics seeking recovery. Unfortunately, many wrong definitions of cognitive behavioral therapy can get in the way. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Is A Machine For Therapy People don’t “go to CBT”, process their stuff, get some tools, and
- [Why Family Therapy Helps A Loved One Recover From Addiction](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/family-therapy-helps-loved-one-recover-addiction/) - Well, we are the way we are because of their addiction, families will say. All the blame for family drama, family conflict, and family dysfunction gets placed on the addict. Addicts are dysfunctional. Few addicts, however, they came from a home that was completely normal and healthy. Most addicts and alcoholics come from homes where
- [Why Are The 12 Steps Used In Treatment?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/12-steps-used-treatment/) - You’ve been diagnosed with something that many people are referring to as an illness, a sickness, and even a disease. You realize this is different from any other medical condition because it feels as though it lives in every single part of you, from your brain to your bones to the way you feel about
- [One Day At A Time Is A Priceless Practice In Patience](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/one-day-time-priceless-practice-patience/) - Patience is a virtue. It is not a virtue that many addicts and alcoholics in recovery are blessed with. Instant gratification is sometimes described as a disease of a generation. Living in the modern digital age, everything is available immediately. Long gone are the days of waiting to develop pictures, using dial up to get
- [Getting Help for Crack Addiction](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/getting-help-crack-addiction/) - The primary chemical difference between crack and powder cocaine is that crack cocaine is fat-soluble, which allows crack cocaine to create a faster and more intense high than inhaled powder cocaine. When crack cocaine is vaporized and inhaled, it creates a very strong and an instantaneous euphoric sensation. That sensation dissipates within twenty minutes after
- [Tips for Helping Someone Stay Sober](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/tips-helping-someone-stay-sober/) - You cannot make a friend or loved one get sober if he has fallen prey to drug addiction or alcoholism. That person will need to decide to get sober on his own will and accord. He may need to create his own path and program for sobriety, but will ask for your help. His journey
- [Sex Addiction Isn’t Fun](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/sex-addiction-isnt-fun/) - Everywhere we look we are exposed to sex. Whether it’s a TV commercial for a burger, a movie, or an ad in a magazine sex and sexuality are prevalent. Sex is portrayed as fun, desirable, and necessary. For sex addicts it’s no longer fun. It’s an addiction, like drug addiction, that leads to physical emotional,
- [Are Treatment Centers Using Twelve Step Programs Actually Cults?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/12-step-treatment-cult/) - Alcoholics Anonymous gets called a cult often. To be considered a cult, a group has to meet a specific set of criteria. Here we will examine each cult-criteria and debunk the damaging myth that the worldwide program of recovery is a cult. Criteria #1: There’s An Authoritarian Leader Everyone Worships Cult leaders tend to be
- [How Do I Know If I’ve Become A “Dry Drunk”?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/know-ive-become-dry-drunk/) - “We feel a man is unthinking when he says that sobriety is enough,” the authors of Alcoholics Anonymous write. “Self-reliance was good as far as it went, but it didn’t go far enough,” the explain, “Some of us once had great self-confidence, but it didn’t fully solve the fear problem, or any other. When it
- [Managing Anxiety In Recovery](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/managing-anxiety-recovery/) - Anxiety can be a co-occurring disorder to drug and alcohol addiction, more professionally referred to as substance use disorders. Anxiety disorders can include social anxiety, general anxiety, panic disorder and even post-traumatic stress disorder. In the early months of recovery up to the first full year, there can be an experience of anxiety. The brain
- [What Are The Top Excuses For Not Getting Sober?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/top-excuses-not-getting-sober/) - You’ve heard their promises a million times. Each time is more pleading and more convincing than the last. Now, you’re having a hard time deciphering between what is the truth and what is an excuse for not going to treatment and getting sober. You want to believe them. You wish, in your heart of hearts,
- [Supporting Yourself While Supporting A Spouse In Treatment](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/supporting-supporting-spouse-treatment/) - Watching a beloved spouse go to treatment for a drug or alcohol addiction is both a blessing and a burden. Now that you have helped them, it is time for you to help yourself as well. Seek Treatment Personally With A Counselor Or Therapist Watching the love of your life and legally committed partner fall
- [What Exactly Is Art Therapy?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/exactly-art-therapy/) - Art therapy is the professional use of art, in all of its forms, to aid in the process of healing. Art therapy is used in treatment for addiction and alcoholism to help clients process emotions and issues in their life, find hope in healing, and create a leisure form of therapy. How Art Therapy Works:
- [Wellness Solutions that Target the Mind and Body](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/wellness-solutions-target-mind-body/) - A vital ingredient to overall mental health and wellness begins with balance. People with an addiction or mental health issues need extra attention to balance. The mind, body, and spirit need to be incorporated into daily routines to support a healthy lifestyle. A few solutions to combat against stress and imbalance are meditation, diet and
- [This Is How You Know You Have A Problem With Alcohol](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/know-problem-alcohol/) - Alcoholism has no standard definition, but vague defining standards. It’s confusing because alcoholism itself is confusing. Mathematically, an alcohol problem happens as soon as you drink in such a manner which raises your BACK, your blood alcohol content level, to 0.08 in two hours or less. Typically, for a male that’s about five drinks and
- [Drug Rehab for Complete Recovery](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/drug-rehab-for-complete-recovery/) - Are you ready to leave behind your reckless and unhealthy lifestyle? Drug misuse or inappropriate use not only hurts your body and your mind, it can negatively affect everyone around you and your relationships with them. It can hurt your finances, your career and your overall well-being. When you have reached rock bottom you will
- [Finding The Right Therapist Might Take Time, Have Patience](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/finding-right-therapist-might-take-time-patience/) - Even in treatment, you might not vibe with the therapist you are given by your treatment team. Follow your intuition when you know you would prefer to be working with someone else. Therapy is a personal journey you are taking with another person. Finding the right person can take time, but it is time well
- [What Is Different This Time In Your Recovery?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/different-time-recovery/) - Chronic relapse is a common problem in treatment. Clients have a difficult time grasping and developing a manner of living which demands rigorous honesty, real change, and commitment. The fault is not always a matter of “willingness”, a term often thrown around treatment. Willingness is important. We have to be willing to go to any
- [What Am I Up Against In Society As An Addict Or Alcoholic In Recovery?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/society-addict-alcoholic-recovery/) - When you’re an addict or an alcoholic, you are immediately met with shame, stigma, and stereotype. Addiction and alcoholism is a personal journey on which nobody deserves the right to comment. Here are some examples of what you might have to “deal” with and what you need to remember when you do. People won’t believe
- [Addiction Recovery This Christmas](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/addiction-recovery-this-christmas/) - Today is Christmas Eve, oft considered one of the most important days of the year, and marking the hump of the holiday season. By now, children are getting antsy and most adults are putting the final touches on their Christmas Day preparations; rushing to get that one last gift or heading to the supermarket to
- [How to Resist Those Summertime Drug Use Triggers](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/how-to-resist-those-summertime-drug-use-triggers/) - Most Americans look forward to summertime and the promise of leisure activities it brings. But, for some people, summer presents challenges that can threaten their hard-earned sobriety. People in recovery struggle to resist the triggers that are prevalent during many summer events. But, there are ways to resist those summertime drug use triggers and still
- [NoLo Drinks: Can They Help Reduce Alcohol Harm?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/nolo-drinks-can-they-help-reduce-alcohol-harm/) - NoLo drinks are not all the same, and you may get more alcohol than you expected. Here's what you need to know about NoLo drinks.
- [Is ‘Diet Weed’ Safe? Here’s What You Need to Know About Delta 8 THC](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/is-diet-weed-safe-heres-what-you-need-to-know-about-delta-8-thc/) - If you use Delta 8 THC, you should be aware of the risks posed by this supposedly safe substance. For your safety, learn the facts about diet weed here.
- [Surprising Answers to 5 Frequently Asked Questions About Addiction](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/surprising-answers-to-5-frequently-asked-questions-about-addiction/) - Getting correct answers to your questions about addiction can help reduce the stigma about substance use. Learn more about substance use and treatment here.
- [How Do I Know If I Need Treatment for Depression?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/know-need-treatment-depression/) - If you are feeling sad, melancholy, and struggling, you may wonder if what are you experiencing is normal. While feelings of sadness are normal and pass, depression can be physiologically based and need treatment. The difference is based on severity and duration. If the symptoms are keeping you from your daily life like work or
- [Are Marijuana Edibles More Dangerous Than Smoking Marijuana?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/marijuana-edibles-dangerous-smoking-marijuana/) - Stories have surfaced to the news in recent years of people mistakenly eating marijuana edibles. A marijuana edible is any kind of food which has a strained, potent amount of THC in it, making the food itself an intoxicant. People have leaned toward dessert like treats for their marijuana creations, but the THC can be
- [Are Phobias Co-occurring With Substance Use Disorders?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/phobias-co-occurring-substance-use-disorders/) - The most common mental health conditions in the United States are substance misuse or inappropriate use and anxiety/phobia disorders. Often, these two types of disorders are co-occurring, also known as dual diagnosis. In fact, having a tendency toward phobias puts us at risk for substance misuse or inappropriate use; conversely, substance misuse or inappropriate use
- [What Makes Sobriety So Great?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/makes-sobriety-great/) - Many addicts and alcoholics who are hesitant to get sober in the beginning share a similar story about their first experiences with other sober people- they were so happy. Drugs and alcohol, more specifically, drug and alcohol addiction, can cause misery. At the end of their drinking and using careers, addicts and alcoholics are not
- [This Is What Freedom Means When You Get Sober](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/freedom-means-get-sober/) - When many of us think of freedom, we think of the right to vote or bear arms. Freedom is defined in the dictionary as “the power to determine action without restraint, or personal liberty, as opposed to bondage or slavery, or the right to enjoy special privileges or rights.” Freedom is a foundation for living.
- [A Quick Guide To Medications Used In Detox](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/quick-guide-medications-used-detox/) - Though medication-assisted treatment for detoxing from drugs and alcohol is controversial, it can be highly effective in helping patients navigate their detox period without relapsing on their drug of choice. Naltrexone: Naltrexone is an opiate antagonist that blocks the effects of opiates. Used as a detox medication, naltrexone reduces the effect of opiates in the
- [Alcoholism and Brain Recovery: Healing the Brain Through Sobriety](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/how-the-brain-recovers-from-alcoholism/) - Until somewhat recently, many believed that the adult brain had a limited number of neurons set at a fairly early age. However, research shows that the adult brain can continue to produce new cells. This is promising news for those recovering from alcoholism because alcohol misuse or inappropriate use causes damage and shrinkage within the
- [ADHD Drugs and PTSD](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/adhd-drugs-and-ptsd/) - November marks the beginning of the holiday season with Thanksgiving but a week away. It is also the month that we honor our country's servicemen and women with Veteran’s Day. Sadly, many soldiers come back from war changed, often suffering from chronic pain (due to injuries sustained in combat) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Veterans
- [Step 9 Isn’t About Them, It’s About You](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/step-9-isnt/) - Forgiveness severs the tie between you and resentment. “Resentments,” write the authors of “The Big Book”, Alcoholics Anonymous, “is the ‘number one’ offender. It destroys more alcoholics than anything else. From it stem all forms of spiritual disease, for we have been not only mentally and physically ill, we have been spiritually sick.” The business
- [How Prevalent Is Heroin In The Opioid Epidemic?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/prevalent-heroin-opioid-epidemic/) - When we talk about the opioid epidemic there is often a focus on the opioid medications being widely misuse or inappropriate used all over the country. In replacement of what tends to be the final drug of choice for opiate addicts, heroin, has been the blanket word “opioid”. Opioids can include prescription painkillers, synthetic painkillers,
- [Taking Prescription Pain Medications In Recovery Without Relapsing Into Addiction](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/taking-prescription-pain-medications-recovery-without-relapsing-addiction/) - Life happens, even though we get sober from drugs and alcohol, life still happens. We can have car accidents, need surgeries, or face health complications. Doctors might want to prescribe us an opioid based medication for treatment. Taking an opioid, as prescribed by a doctor, for a medical emergency is not relapse. However, it can
- [Safe Injection Sites In Seattle?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/safe-injection-sites-in-seattle/) - As the nation continues to grapple with a heroin crisis, a number of states and municipalities are taking some novel, borderline controversial, approaches to addressing the problem. As of late, a number of lawmakers in conservative states that have been hit hard by prescription opioid and heroin misuse or inappropriate use, have changed their position
- [Being Of Service](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/being-of-service/) - In order to keep what has been so freely given to you, you have to give it freely to others. Being of service is a critical component in recovery. Whether you participate in 12 step recovery or not, volunteerism in any way is good for you mind and your soul. Research has found that giving
- [Design for Living Desert](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/design-for-living-desert/) - Looking for an alcohol treatment center in California may be difficult because there are so many to choose from. Southern California especially has become a prime location for rehabilitation centers because of all the great locations and scenery it has to offer. Some rehabs are buried deep in the mountains where seclusion is key and
- [Tools from the 12 Steps for Everyday Living](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/tools-12-steps-everyday-living/) - The 12 steps were introduced in the book Alcoholics Anonymous, in 1939. Since that time millions have benefited from the process of working the steps. The steps integrate many tools designed to develop a life in partnership with a higher power. The higher power can be one of your choosing. There is no religious affiliation
- [DFL Dual Diagnosis](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/dfl-dual-diagnosis/) - A lot of people would prefer to go to an alcohol rehab in California or a marijuana rehab in California whether they are residents or from out of state. California rehabs have the best addiction specialists and treatment facilities in the country including Design For Change Recovery Services. California is a great place to recover
- [Drug Rehab in Antelope Valley](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/drug-rehab-in-antelope-valley/) - There are many potential problems in an individuals’ life that may have been the reason they find themselves addicted to heroin. If a loved one is looking for a heroin rehabilitation and drug rehab in Antelope Valley, Design for Change Recovery Services is a great heroin rehab to choose to work with. When looking for
- [Distinguishing Drug Addiction Treatment](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/distinguishing-drug-addiction-treatment/) - There can be a lot of misunderstanding and confusion about drug addiction and drug rehab centers. What people need to understand is the addiction is as different as the person who struggles with it. Even if two people are addicted to the same substance they have completely different experiences and issues with the drug than
- [What Ways Does Physical Stress Manifest?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/ways-physical-stress-manifest/) - Stress is defined as “a specific response by the body to a stimulus, as fear or pain, that disturbs or interferes with the normal physiological equilibrium of an organism.” Stress engages our sympathetic nervous system. Our hypothalamus sends the signal to release stress hormones. This is your “fight or flight” response that gets your body
- [Why Am I Addicted? Recognizing the Common Causes of Addiction](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/why-am-i-addicted-recognizing-the-common-causes-of-addiction/) - The common causes of addiction may surprise you. Here are some things you should watch for if you or someone you know uses drugs or alcohol.
- [Choosing Between 30-Day, 60-Day, and 90-Day Drug Rehabs](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/choosing-between-30-day-60-day-and-90-day-drug-rehabs/) - Rehab programs vary in length from short-term to long-term. Contact Design for Change to get help choosing the right program for your unique needs.
- [Is Your Teen Using Crystal Meth? Watch for These Telltale Signs and Symptoms](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/is-your-teen-using-crystal-meth-watch-for-these-telltale-signs-and-symptoms/) - The warning signs of teen crystal meth use are not always easy to identify. Here are some things parents should be on the look out for in their teen.
- [Patience is a Virtue, Especially in Recovery](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/patience-virtue-especially-recovery/) - There are many assets that can aid recovery, and patience is one of them. Merriam-Webster defines patient as “bearing pains or trials calmly or without complaint, not hasty or impetuous, and steadfast despite opposition, difficulty, or adversity.” While patience can benefit all humans, it’s especially beneficial to those in recovery from drug or alcohol addiction.
- [What Is Yoga Going To Be Like In Treatment?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/yoga-going-like-treatment-youre-going-residential-treatment-drug-andor-alcohol-addiction-good-youre-radical-experience-deep/) - If you’re going to residential treatment for a drug and/or alcohol addiction- good for you. You’re in for a radical experience of deep and transformational healing. After your treatment program completes, you are going to emerge a new person with a whole new set of skills, practices, as well as a brain full of new
- [Coping With Emotional Triggers Is About Progress](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/coping-emotional-triggers-progress/) - One of the most difficult challenges addicts and alcoholics in recovery face is confronting their issues. It is possible to confront them and learn to live with them in a safe and sustainable manner. You will learn to live a life where you don’t have to use to feel, or not feel. Remind yourself of
- [Boost Your Self-Esteem Through Esteemable Acts](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/boost-self-esteem-esteemable-acts/) - A low sense of self-esteem is a problem for a majority of addicts and alcoholics. Many find substance misuse or inappropriate use to be a way to make themselves feel better or ignore how badly they feel about themselves. Learn To Take Your Power Back By Identifying What You Let Take It From You “Triggers”
- [Biosound Therapy Can Prevent AMA Discharge As Crisis Intervention](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/biosound-therapy-can-prevent-ama-discharge-crisis-intervention/) - AMA discharge stands for against medical advice. Sadly, in treatment, this happens all the time. A client decides that they do not want to be sober, they don’t like the treatment program, they don’t think they can handle being in treatment, that the drugs and alcohol are manageable. Whatever the excuse, they convince themselves that
- [Incorporating Step Three Into Daily Life](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/incorporating-step-three-daily-life/) - Step Three: Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God as we understood Him. We can probably guess your objection. I can’t incorporate that into my daily life because I don’t believe in God. If I did believe in God, I certainly wouldn’t be turning anything over
- [Addiction Is A Habit, Recovery Is Creating New Ones](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/addiction-habit-recovery-creating-new-ones/) - Are reflexes choices? Do we choose to react to a stimulus or trigger in a certain way once it becomes a habitual reflex or does the brain work on its own? Scientists argue in who owns who- do we own our brains or do our brains own us? Addiction faces a similar discussion. Is addiction
- [Wait For The Miracle To Happen! Don’t Leave 12 Step On Account Of These 3 Myths](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/wait-miracle-happen-dont-leave-12-step-account-3-myths/) - Alcoholics Anonymous and all twelve-step programs get a bad reputation, but they save millions of lives. Don’t go running before you know the truth about AA. As it is often said, try a meeting three times and if you don’t like it...try another one. Myth #1: AA Is A Christian Program The founders of Alcoholics
- [Art Therapy Helps Treatment](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/art-therapy-helps-treatment/) - Emotions and self-expression take a turn for the worst while an addict is using consistently. Self-control is not an option. Addiction has complete control and the addict will feel lost, alone, and hopeless. Pride, shame, and guilt rule the individual’s thoughts. When treatment begins, music and art are often the first communications an addict will
- [7 Tips for Supporting a Loved One After Rehab](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/7-tips-for-supporting-a-loved-one-after-rehab/) - At Design for Change Recovery, we want our clients to succeed in life after rehab to enjoy a happier, healthier future. Learn more about our programs here.
- [In Recovery?  Here Are Some Ways to Avoid Holiday Relapse and Still Enjoy the Festivities](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/in-recovery-here-are-some-ways-to-avoid-holiday-relapse-and-still-enjoy-the-festivities/) - Avoiding holiday relapse is not easy. If you don’t get through the holiday season without relapsing, we can help. Contact Design for Change Recovery today.
- [How Do You Survive PTSD Sober?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/survive-ptsd-sober/) - PTSD, post-traumatic stress disorder, is a mental health condition that can occur in response to traumatic events. These events could be in combat, a natural disaster, sexual assault, a car accident, or another type of traumatic event. You feel afraid even when the event is over. In sobriety, you may find challenges coping with PTSD.
- [Are You Preventing Change In Your Life Because Of These Beliefs?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/preventing-change-life-beliefs/) - Our beliefs shape our world and our reality. When we are under false beliefs, we will have a harder time making changes in our lives. You believe that you can fix other people. We can’t fix anyone. It’s just that simple. We can’t make anyone feel anything they don’t want to feel- we really can’t
- [Understanding The Role Of Sociometry In Addiction Treatment](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/understanding-role-sociometry-addiction-treatment/) - Loners, rebels, popularity kings and queens, a part of, not a part of, trying to be a part of, failing to be a part of, feelings of perpetual loneliness, uncomfortable in one’s own skin- these are all common traits of the addict and alcoholic. At least, that is, most of them. There are the rare
- [Recovery Comes First On The 4th of July](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/recovery-comes-first-on-the-4th-of-july/) - With Independence Day around the corner it is imperative that those in recovery stay ever vigilant. Holidays can be especially trying, an excess of jubilation happening in every town and city can bring up a lot of old feelings which can be strong triggers. While staying clean and sober during a holiday can be difficult,
- [California Rehab: 5 Ways It Can Improve Your Life](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/california-rehab-5-ways-it-can-improve-your-life/) - California rehab differs from others in many ways. If you need rehab, here's what you should know about our treatment program in the beautiful state of CA.
- [Different Types of Therapy](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/different-types-therapy/) - Every individual will have a different reaction to each type of therapy. Trial and error will aid the care team in deciding which treatment will be best for each addict. Multiple therapies will better assist the addict in having success in recovery. Psychiatrists and therapists will use dual treatment, such as cognitive behavioral therapy while
- [Coping With Attachment Issues](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/coping-with-attachment-issues/) - Many people in recovery cope with a variety of issues that stem from when they were growing up. Often, a person with addiction issues has trauma in their past. They also often have trouble forming relationships with others. Usually, these relationship problems are more complex than simply damage from their addiction. People in recovery often
- [Finding And Understanding Your Triggers](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/finding-and-understanding-your-triggers/) - When a person first gets sober, they may struggle with triggers. These triggers are stressors that remind a person of using and sometimes drive them to relapse. For some people, relapse is a part of their recovery journey. Some people even relapse multiple times before they can accumulate months or years sober. Understanding your triggers
- [6 Esteemable Ways To Boost Your Self-Esteem](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/6-esteemable-ways-boost-self-esteem/) - The best way to build self-esteem is through esteemable acts that make you feel better about who you are in a healthy, concrete way. Show Up On Time When you commit to time with another person, you’re committing to not just your time but also their time. You owe it to the other person to show up to your appointments,
- [Acceptance is the Key](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/acceptance-is-the-key/) - Do you accept that you have a disease? Accepting that you are powerless over your addiction and that your life is unmanageable (because of this fact) is the first step to recovery. Many people struggle with acceptance in recovery. Addiction is a painful disease that affects a lot of people. Your friends, family When you
- [Are You Holding Yourself Back From Treatment Due To Fear?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/holding-back-treatment-due-fear/) - Addicts and alcoholics aren’t usually quick to admit they are afraid of something, even the fact that they have lost control over their ability to manage how they use drugs and consume alcohol. When faced with the choice of treatment or continuing to misuse or inappropriate use substances, the choice must seem obvious. Addiction is
- [Is There An Easy Way To Approach Nutrition In Recovery?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/easy-way-approach-nutrition-recovery/) - We have a saying in recovery that can be applied to everything in life: keep it simple. We use this phrase repeatedly because addicts and alcoholics in recovery tend to over complicate things. That extreme complication causes stress in the brain, rather than finding a solution; they turn to their solution, which is drugs and
- [The Truth About Marijuana Overdose](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/truth-marijuana-overdose/) - You probably have no risk of experiencing a fatal marijuana overdose, but the absence of a fatal risk does not mean that symptoms marijuana overdose is not possible. It is important to understand: it is physically impossible to experience a fatal overdose on marijuana. Science has proven that it would take smoking about fifteen pounds
- [How to Buy Insurance for Addiction Treatment](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/how-to-buy-insurance-for-addiction-treatment/) - How to Buy Insurance to Help Your Child Fight Addiction You knew from the moment you held your newborn son in your arms that you would do anything to protect him. When your daughter took her first wobbly steps, you were filled with a mixture of pride, joy and concern for her safety. As they
- [Fight Addiction and Come Out Victorious](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/fight-addiction-come-victorious/) - Life is in shambles when addiction is in control. The urge to get the drugs or alcohol distracts the addict from reality and problems continue to build. Fighting the battle solo is not an option. Treatment and support are the right answer. The fight against addiction is personal and different for everyone. Some people in
- [Finding A Sponsor In Recovery](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/finding-sponsor-recovery/) - Sponsors will have their own personal styles and quirks. Some may be sympathetic to a fault, or they may be inclined to dole out “tough love” to help keep a recovering addict clean. The best sponsor for any individual recovering addict will be the person who can develop a caring, compassionate, and non-judgmental relationship with
- [Music Speaks To The Souls Of Addicts In Recovery](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/music-speaks-souls-addicts-recovery/) - Addiction is a deadly disease which affects the mind, body, and spirit of those it captures. Some say that addiction feels like doing a deal with a devil. Despite the fact that addiction is increasingly worse, there is a payoff for the addict. On a neurobiological level, their brains are reaping the reward of constant
- [How Do I Cope With All The Feelings In Early Recovery?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/cope-feelings-early-recovery/) - One primary deterrent which provides people from committing to treatment for recovery from addiction is feelings. Addiction isn’t partial to feelings, except one. Pleasure, and more specifically, avoiding pain, is a primary function of addiction. Drugs and alcohol can act as numbing agents as well. People drink and use drugs to escape, numb out, check
- [Why is Long Treatment Better For Addiction Recovery? Top 5 Reasons](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/long-treatment-better-addiction-recovery-top-5-reasons/) - The traditional 30 day “rehab” stint is increasingly being frowned upon by professionals in the industry. Long term treatment has proven to be more effective in supporting the development of life skills necessary for long term recovery. Keeps You In A Safe, Recovery-Focused Environment: Treatment is focused on your recovery. By staying in treatment for
- [Is “Letting Go” That Simple?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/letting-go-simple/) - Letting go is easiest to understand when it is put in contrast with its opposite, holding on. Through this imagery, we can see the difference in what letting go truly means. Letting go means finding a way to stop holding on. When we hold onto things that hurt us, we have to first recognize that
- [5 Ways Dance Therapy Is Healing](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/dance-therapy/) - Dance therapy is an opportunity to take a break from clinical work during treatment and have a little fun. Dancing Requires Being Fully Present: If you’re so anxious about the future and what people will think or say or how they might judge you after this moment, the moment will be gone and no dancing
- [5 Reasons Why Getting Help Will be a Win](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/5-reasons-getting-help-will-win/) - Addiction is a strong disease. The sickness generates feelings of worthlessness. The person with an addiction has lost control of their life. Normal functioning and day to day responsibilities start to be not as important. In order to regain control, the addict should find help. The first step of recovery is to get treatment from
- [Why Is Exercise Important For Recovering From Drug And Alcohol Addiction?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/exercise-important-recovering-drug-alcohol-addiction/) - Exercise produces endorphins which are hormones that affect the body’s opiate receptors. Though you may feel achy and sore after exercise, the activity actually produces analgesic effects in the brain which is where that exercise “high” can come from. In addition to creating happy hormone production, exercise has many benefits for recovery. Exercise boosts confidence
- [Hope Exists in Recovery](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/hope-exists-recovery/) - When addiction has a hard hold on an individual hope seems lost. Racing thoughts, negative feelings, and guilted shame contribute to the cycle of addiction. The addict, whether aware or not, needs assistance in fighting addiction. Having a support network which shows the positive side can create an overwhelming sense of hope. Having the right
- [What is the Difference between AA and Other Groups?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/difference-aa-groups/) - Alcoholics Anonymous is the most widely used 12 step program across the globe. Founded in the 1930’s, the program has helped millions of alcoholics recover from alcoholism. There are some for whom the AA program doesn’t work. Over the years many additional programs have become available for those dealing with any type of addiction. There
- [Is Opioid Addiction Helped By Meditation?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/opioid-addiction-helped-meditation/) - Step Eleven: Sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God we we understood Him, praying only for knowledge of His will for us and the power to carry that out. Since before science had an answer to the problem of drug and alcohol addiction, there was a spiritual answer. When dozens
- [With An Alcoholic Parent, Children Have Nobody To Read To Them](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/alcoholic-parent-children-nobody-read/) - It is a heartbreaking image. With all earnestness, a parent, drunk, urges their child to get ready for bed. It's okay they tell them, I’ll put you to sleep. Sadly instead, their most recent consumption of alcohol puts them to sleep. Pajamas on, favorite book in tow the child is disappointed once more. Perhaps passed
- [The Benefits of Quitting Alcohol](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/the-benefits-of-quitting-alcohol/) - Many times when people finally make the decision to quit drinking they get caught up thinking about all the things that they are going to lose. Why not focus on some of the great gains that come from being sober for a long time? For one thing a lot of the fear of what will
- [Essential Tips For Surviving Cravings](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/4-essential-tips-surviving-cravings/) - Stay Busy You can’t do big things if you’re distracted by small things, it has been said. You can’t act on your cravings if you are distracted by many different small things. It is difficult to focus on cravings when you are distracted and staying busy with activities in life. Your cravings could be happening
- [Dealing with Guilt and Shame in Addiction Recovery](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/how-to-break-free-from-the-guilt-of-addiction/) - Alcohol or drug use often starts as a way to deal with difficult emotions like guilt and shame. When you self-medicate in this way, you experience the illusion of control over these feelings as your body’s chemistry changes. Your discomfort is numbed, and endorphins flow through your system. However, the effect is fleeting, and, as
- [How Do I Help My Loved One In Recovery Cope With Stress?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/help-loved-one-recovery-cope-stress/) - Parents want to support their loved ones in their recovery as much as possible. Willing parents take the time to learn about their loved one’s addiction and everything it takes to recover. Quickly, parents learn that relapse prevention and recovery management is really about stress management. Everything and anything in the world can be a
- [Healing Relationships With Family And Friends](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/healing-relationships-with-family-and-friends/) - Addiction causes a lot of problems for the people you love. When you’re in active addiction, using your substance of choice, relationships are on the back burner. While you may care about people in your life, you’ve lost the power to do much else than seek out your high on a daily basis. You may
- [Community Recovery](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/community-recovery/) - If you have an addiction and are looking for an oxycontin rehab treatment center or a heroin rehab center, Design For Change Recovery Services is one of the most successful drug rehabilitation in California. This drug rehab facility treats all kinds of drug addictions whether it is prescription drug misuse or inappropriate use or illicit
- [The Possibilities Available for Alcoholics](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/the-possibilities-available-for-alcoholics/) - When you are fed up with all the bad nights you have had with drinking, your thoughts might turn towards the conclusion that you should never drink again. It can be hard to take action and finally realize that this is the right decision. Many alcoholics have false starts where they manage to quit for
- [Reasons Why We Continuing Using Drugs After It Gets Bad](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/reasons-continuing-using-drugs-gets-bad/) - When we tell our story to people who have not had to experience the personal journey of addiction and recovery we are often met with the question why. Why didn’t we stop? Why couldn't’ we see that things had become bad enough? Why did we have to have things become even worse than they already
- [Helping Your Loved One Maintain Recovery During Summer](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/helping-loved-one-avoid-relapse/) - Cookouts, beach parties and festivals can all be great ways to enjoy the beautiful summer weather. However, for those recovering from drug or alcohol addiction, these situations may conjure memories of their substance misuse or inappropriate use. These memories could be potential triggers for relapse. The first three months after treatment are the most vulnerable
- [Activity During Alcohol Rehab](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/activity-during-alcohol-rehab/) - Many people seek an alcohol treatment center in California even if they are not California residents because a California alcohol rehab center is the best place to recover. Although other states may have excellent centers for alcohol recovery, not many states have that magic California has. They call it the golden coast and that is because California is valuable
- [Addiction Comes in Many Forms](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/addiction-comes-in-many-forms/) - When we think of the term “addiction” what comes to mind is normally something like a problem with drugs. While certain types of drugs can be more common as addictions because they are actually physically addictive, there are so many different ways in which a person might develop a compulsive habit. The necessity for treatments
- [Paying for Alcohol Rehab with In-Network or Out-of-Network Insurance](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/hmo-insurance-alcohol-rehab/) - When someone struggling with alcohol addiction begins to consider seeking treatment, one of their primary fears is often whether they can afford treatment or not. The best addiction recovery outcomes usually depend on the quality of treatment you receive, and higher quality programs may cost more. Residential treatment programs may lead to longer periods of
- [Will I Ever Be Able To Take Painkillers Again After I Go To Treatment For Opioid Addiction?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/will-ever-able-take-painkillers-go-treatment-opioid-addiction/) - Life happens. This is a core belief every addict in recovery has to come to believe. In recovery, we call living with this fact living life on life’s terms. Unfortunately, life can be unpredictable. Despite getting sober and making an incredible series of changes in our lives, we don’t become immune to life’s possibilities. There
- [One Size Does Not Fit All: Why Are There 30, 60 and 90-Day Rehab Programs?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/difference-in-length-of-drug-treatment-programs/) - Imagine two people with broken bones are in the waiting area of the emergency room. One of them, an older man, fell and broke his hip. The other, a young girl, took a rough fall playing soccer and fractured her forearm. Both are in considerable pain and need treatment. What will determine the treatment program
- [Different Ways to Recover from Addiction](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/different-ways-to-recover-from-addiction/) - Many people suffer from the same types of addictions but everyone has their own unique set of problems that they must face in recovery. There are a number of different options for people to choose from when deciding on the type of recovery center that they want to find to quit their addiction. There is
- [What Are The Different Kinds Of Synthetic Opioids?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/different-kinds-synthetic-opioids/) - Synthetic opioids are manmade opiates with many of the same qualities of natural opiates. Natural opiates are derived from the poppy. Synthetic opiates are narcotic analgesic drugs that are created in laboratories with a similar chemical structure to natural opiates. They are generally used to treat pain. They can be illicit drugs or medications. There
- [Are There Other Uses For EMDR Therapy?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/uses-emdr-therapy/) - A breakthrough therapy in post-traumatic stress treatment is gaining widespread use for several other conditions and disorders, including addiction. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, called EMDR for short, is being hailed for its effectiveness and rapid results in patients who’ve had limited success with traditional talk therapies. EMDR was developed in the 1980s by Dr.
- [What Are The Benefits Of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/benefits-cognitive-behavioral-therapy/) - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, also known as CBT, is defined as “a type of psychotherapy in which negative patterns of thought about the self and the world are challenged to alter unwanted behavior patterns or treat mood disorders such as depression.” Rather than looking to the past to explain mental upset, CBT focuses on solutions. Patients
- [How to Avoid Health Insurance Scams](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/avoid-health-insurance-scams/) - All too often, people fall for health insurance scams that prey on the most vulnerable members of society. Unfortunately, these types of scams are more numerous than ever, and it can be difficult to tell the difference between authentic insurance and shadier offerings. It’s especially important for people who are suffering from an addiction to
- [What Are Ways Art Therapy Is Done In Treatment For Addiction?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/art-therapy-rehab/) - Art can be emotionally challenging for some people. Right brain or left brain- people tend to fall into one of two categories. One side is more creative while the other side is not. Art therapy isn’t for everyone. However, many people find art therapy to be a creative reprieve from what is otherwise a grueling
- [Those with Mental Illnesses Can Quit Addictions](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/those-with-mental-illnesses-can-quit-addictions/) - It has become more apparent in recent years that individuals who have pre-existing mental illnesses are more susceptible to substance misuse or inappropriate use. This is because the symptoms of many of these illnesses go untreated and people start seeking ways to medicate themselves. Someone with undiagnosed depression problems may never go to a therapist
- [What is the History of AA?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/what-is-the-history-of-aa/) - The history of Alcoholics Anonymous dates back to the 1930’s. Two men who were real alcoholics could not stay sober no matter what. A series of events brought them together and that was the birth of a now worldwide organization, Alcoholics Anonymous. The program that started with those two men now has over 2 million
- [Benefits of a Small Treatment Staff and Community](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/benefits-of-a-small-treatment-staff-and-community/) - There are hundreds of treatment centers in America. Choosing one that is right for you or your loved one requires doing your research. During a pandemic, this may be a bit more difficult, but it is still an essential task before you sign any paperwork or begin intake. One thing that you will probably want
- [Shame, Blame, and Other Toxic Thought Processes](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/shame-blame-toxic-thought-processes/) - Sometimes our thoughts feel out of our control. It is said we have somewhere between 50,000 and 70,000 thoughts per day. On the low end that is 2, 100 thoughts per day. You are likely not aware of most of these thoughts. If even half of those are shame, blame, and other toxic thought processes
- [5 Ways You Might Be Causing Emotional Pain And Don’t Know It](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/5-ways-might-causing-emotional-pain-dont-know/) - You Aren’t Expressing Your Anger Anger has to go somewhere. More importantly, anger has to be identified for what it truly is- fear and sadness. When you don’t express your anger, it doesn’t just disappear. Anger can often be a toxic and negative energy. Holding back anger without processing it in a healthy way can
- [From Fun to Meth Addiction](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/meth-addiction-signs/) - Nobody takes methamphetamine (commonly referred to as crystal, speed or meth) with the intention of becoming an addict. The first time the powerful stimulant hits your brain, it sets off a chain reaction in the reward circuit. You’re flooded with a sense of euphoria and happiness. The second time is still a rush, but it’s
- [Sociometry](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/sociometry/) - Therapy comes in all shapes and sizes. Treatment facilities vary with techniques of therapy. Sociometry is the study and measurement of interpersonal relationships in a group of people. The focuses on relational issues when it comes to addiction runs parallel to regular treatment. During drug and alcohol use, an addict’s behavior will affect loved ones’
- [How Does Dependency on Steroids Build?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/dependency-steroids-build/) - Some people begin steroids for injury recovery, and others begin from peer encouragement to get stronger. Doctors may prescribe steroids to treat muscle loss due to disease, hormone imbalances in men, delayed puberty, or certain types of anemia. Others take non-prescription steroids to gain strength. Anabolic steroids are a synthetic drug that mimics testosterone, the
- [Why is Mental Illness a Risk for Substance Misuse or inappropriate use?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/mental-illness-risk-substance-misuse or inappropriate use/) - The most common reason why individuals who suffer from a mental illness are at risk for substance misuse or inappropriate use is because of their desire to “self-medicate” and better cope with the symptoms of their mental illness. The hope for those individuals is that by drinking, they can “get rid of” or “lessen” the
- [Dancing Is Good For Your Mental Health](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/dancing-good-mental-health/) - Dancing is an ancient practice, a way to celebrate all the various facets of life through movement. Dance is an expression of human emotion as well as the human experience. As an alternative therapy for drug and alcohol addiction, dance therapy can be an enjoyable way to experience emotional experiences as well as release emotional
- [Suit Up, Show Up, Give Yourself A Boost Up: How Being Of Service To Others Helps You](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/suit-show-give-boost-service-others-helps/) - It’s a well known fact among people in recovery that being of service to others is an integral and necessary part of staying sober. When you’re feeling in a rut, stuck on something, “in your head”, or having difficulty working through your emotions, talking to another person about it can be helpful. “Talking it out”
- [This is What the Ego is and Why We Have to Limit it](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/this-is-what-the-ego-is-and-why-we-have-to-limit-it/) - Ego is defined as “a person’s sense of self-esteem or self-importance.” It’s “the part of the mind that mediates between the conscious and the unconscious and is responsible for reality testing and a sense of personal identity.” While having a high self-esteem may seem beneficial, we have to limit our internal perception of self-importance. It
- [Recovery: Working A Program On Thanksgiving](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/working-program-recovery-thanksgiving/) - Tomorrow is Thanksgiving, and for those in recovery it is a good opportunity to put the tools you have acquired to work. It is no secret, the holidays can be especially difficult for people working a program, often requiring one to be extra vigilant when it comes to their recovery. Take comfort in the fact
- [Organizing a Heroin Addiction Intervention](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/heroin-addiction-intervention/) - Heroin is highly addictive. For many, one time is all it takes to become hooked on the drug. If the person is unable to break free from their addiction, they could contract liver disease, heart problems and brain damage. In very rare cases, people are able to quit on their own, but most success stories
- [Can Cocaine Cause a Heart Attack?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/can-cocaine-cause-heart-attack/) - The American Heart Association calls cocaine “the perfect heart-attack drug.” Cocaine, in addition to other drugs, affects the central nervous system. Injecting it can lead to cardiovascular problems like collapsed veins and bacterial infections of heart valves. Other cardiovascular effects are possible, from abnormal heart rate to heart attacks. Cocaine usually comes in powder form.
- [Why Is It Important to Ask for Help?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/important-ask-help/) - Some people are naturally good at asking for help. They can’t reach something at the grocery store and they don’t hesitate to ask a passerby for assistance. There are others who would rather go without than ask for help. Whether you need help with a life threatening drug addiction or help moving a piece of
- [Risks In Recovery Are Risks In Life And That’s A Good Thing](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/risks-recovery-risks-life-thats-good-thing/) - “Assuming we are spiritually fit, we can do all sorts of things alcoholics are not supposed to do,” write the authors of “The Big Book” of Alcoholics Anonymous. The authors describe the many ways alcoholics are expected to avoid alcohol. Conditions of life often include the presence of alcohol and sometimes the present of drugs.
- [The Benefits of Biosound Therapy](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/biosound/) - Therapy comes in all different shapes and sizes. The benefits to each technique work differently for each patient. Talk therapy is commonly used with addiction. Group sessions are also used for study and treatment. A new technique has recently seen attention and valuable results. Biosound is a vibrational platform. The use of Biosound incorporates sound,
- [How Can You Be of Service This Holiday Season?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/can-service-holiday-season/) - The holidays can bring out the best and worst in us. It can bring out selfishness and greed. It can also bring out kindness, thoughtfulness, and the desire to serve others. There are many ways to be of service. Service is defined as “an act of helpful activity; help; aid.” The options to be helpful
- [Can You Develop Process Addictions In Recovery?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/can-develop-process-addictions-recovery/) - When most people think of addiction, they think of physical dependence characterized by withdrawal symptoms. While physical addiction to drugs and alcohol and quite common, there are also a multitude of behavioral or process addictions, too. Process addictions occur when an individual has a compulsion to engage in a particular behavior or activity despite negative
- [What Lessons Can You Learn From The Fall?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/lessons-can-learn-fall/) - In the fall we begin to feel a chill in the air that reminds us winter is coming. We see the leaves change and begin to drop to the ground. We adjust to less hours of light each day. Our skin often feels drier. We begin to use the heaters in our home. There are
- [How Can You Practice Mindfulness Exercises for the Autumn?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/can-practice-mindfulness-exercises-autumn/) - Autumn is a wonderful time of year. It’s a time of letting go. It’s a time of harvest. It’s a time of going within, embracing the dark, and the quiet. Autumn is a transition to the cold, dark winter. Mindfulness is a practice of being present. It is a wonderful practice for this season of
- [What Does It Mean To Feel Your Feelings for Yourself?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/mean-feel-feelings/) - A feeling is defined as “an affective state of consciousness in which joy, sorrow, fear, hate, or the like, is experienced, as distinguished from cognitive and volitional states of consciousness or emotional perception or attitude.” Some people identify their feelings with ease. For others, especially those recovering from drug or alcohol addiction, identifying feelings can
- [Separating Feelings from Facts](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/separating-feelings-facts/) - Sometimes feelings seem like a facts. They feel intense and real. One definition of fact is “a truth known by actual experience or observation; something known to be true.” One way of describing this is something we could record on a phone. Another definition is “something that actually exists; reality; truth.” Telling the difference between
- [Consistency is Key for Building a Sober Lifestyle](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/consistency-key-building-sober-lifestyle/) - Drug addicts and alcoholics are great at consistency. We consistently find the money for drugs. We consistently find people to drink or use with. We consistently feed our drug and alcohol addiction. In recovery, we can utilize those same skills to develop a sober lifestyle. Utilizing the same level of commitment we once had to
- [How Do You Know If An Intervention Is The Next Step?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/know-intervention-next-step/) - The decision to stage an intervention is tough. Not only are you dealing with a person who’s in some form of denial, you’re dealing with a person who’s at the point of almost breaking. And while they may know that they’re hurting themselves, they probably aren’t aware of just how bad the damage they’re inflicting
- [Design For Dual Diagnosis](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/design-for-dual-diagnosis/) - More and more people are developing dual disorders, which can be a mental health disorder along with any type of substance misuse or inappropriate use. It may not be clear if one resulted from another or if they developed simultaneously, but both are equally as debilitating. Since many people are experiencing dual disorders many more
- [What Happens When I Start Setting Boundaries in Recovery?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/happens-start-setting-boundaries/) - Starting to set boundaries in your life and your relationships is a positive sign of your growth in recovery. That doesn’t mean it can’t still be scary! Establishing healthy limitations is a necessary practice when you are doing your best to heal from addiction, even though it is difficult. What Are Healthy Boundaries? Healthy boundaries
- [What Do I Need To Know About Planning An Intervention?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/959-2/) - Interventions shouldn’t be thrown together last minute. Addiction is a fatal, chronic, progressive disease; meaning time is of the essence. Once you are going to host an intervention, every single detail needs to be in place. Your interventionist will help you find a treatment center, plan transportation, and orchestrate the intervention. Interventions have different styles
- [Recognizing Painkiller Addiction Signs](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/prescription_painkillers_and_addiction/) - With greater availability and social acceptance of their use, prescription painkiller misuse or inappropriate use has risen dramatically over the course of the past few decades. Painkillers claimed more lives in 2008 than heroin and cocaine combined. The line between proper use and misuse or inappropriate use can feel like a high-wire act as it’s
- [Peace of Mind](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/peace-of-mind/) - While an addict is using drugs or alcohol, racing thoughts are out of control and peace of mind is lost. The symptoms of addiction do not allow for relaxation or calm thoughts. With the support of treatment, an addict can begin to understand stress and experience mindfulness. The skills acquired in treatment create a new
- [Ask Yourself These Questions To Determine If You’re Addicted To Social Media](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/ask-questions-determine-youre-addicted-social-media/) - Technology addiction, internet addiction, and social media addiction are all signs of the modern connected times we live in. Unlike drug and alcohol addiction, the use of social media directly does not pose a fatal threat to life. HOwever getting lost in a compulsive relationship with social media can have a negative impact on one’s
- [Giving Inmates Vivitrol to Reduce Relapse](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/giving-inmates-vivitrol-to-reduce-relapse/) - Sadly, this country has a long history of imprisoning people for their addictions; addicts are often given long sentences for the crime of being an addict. While a number of states have come a long way with regard to offering treatment over jail for people arrested on charges of possession, in many states addicts are
- [Why We Make Amends In Addiction Recovery](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/make-amends/) - Step nine of the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous suggests those in recovery to make amends to all people they have harmed except when to do so would injure them or others. Many shy away from this step, abandoning their recovery process or running from it entirely. Amends might not be what you think! What
- [New Class of Drugs for Alcoholism](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/new-class-of-drugs-for-alcoholism/) - The effects of heavy alcohol consumption can be lasting, affecting a number of aspects of people’s lives. The treatment of alcoholism has come a long way in recent years, thanks in part to tireless research on effective therapies and the development of various medications. Nevertheless, research on the disease of alcoholism continues and scientists are
- [Club Goers and Drug Addiction](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/club-goers-and-drug-addiction/) - When you think of a group of people or even just a single person going out to a club you imagine they would have a few drinks and socialize just for a fun night out. However, there tends to be a darker side to many kinds of clubs as young people look for more intense
- [How Does Psychodrama Create Change In Recovering Addicts?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/psychodrama-create-change-recovering-addicts/) - “More than most people, the alcoholic leads a double life. He is very much the actor. To the outer world he presents his stage character. This is the one he likes his fellows to see. He wants to enjoy a certain reputation, but knows in his heart he doesn’t deserve it.” -Alcoholics Anonymous Actors and
- [Does Meditation Help You Sleep?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/meditation-help-sleep/) - There’s no coincidence as to why people tell you to slow down and take deep, long breaths when you feel anxious and upset. They want you to get your breathing down to a relaxed pace and turn your focus toward your breath instead of whatever it is that is inspiring you to come undone. Returning
- [Social Model Detox And The Alternative To Medical Detox](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/social-model-detox-alternative-medical-detox/) - The social model detox system is a specific approach to the detox phase of treatment. In the first thirty days of treatment, detox can be ongoing but may not necessitate medical treatment. For patients who do not need medical care for detox, social model detox helps them be in treatment, begin integrating with other treatment
- [How Do I Handle Thoughts of Suicide in Sobriety?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/handle-thoughts-suicide-sobriety/) - Transitioning from a life centered on drug addiction or alcoholism to a life centered on sobriety is a monumental shift. Many substance misuse or inappropriate users used drugs or alcohol to mask feelings of depression or mental health problems. Facing life on life’s terms can feel overwhelming. Those feelings that were masked by substances can
- [What is the Dark Web?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/what-is-the-dark-web/) - There are three layers to the web. The most widely available is the first layer where you can use Google to search and read blogs or articles. The deep web is the middle layer. This is how you do online banking, secure private emails, or access documents for work that are not available to the
- [Daily Prayers That Can Help You Through](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/daily-prayers-can-help/) - Prayers are used all over the world. Prayer is defined as “an earnest request or wish.” Using that definition, it’s very simply a conversation with God, or the Divine, or whatever higher power you work with. There is no wrong way to pray. Opening your heart is the place to start. Here are some daily
- [What Ways Can I Be Of Service In Recovery?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/ways-can-service-recovery/) - We can be of service in many different ways in recovery. A primary way we are of service to others happens 24 hours a day- every hour we stay clean and sober. According to The Prosocial Tendencies Measure scale, there are different behaviors to indicate the kind of service people are doing. These categories can
- [Learning To Play An Instrument In Addiction Treatment Benefits Mind, Body, And Spirit](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/instrument-recovery/) - Music therapy is beneficial in all of its forms. One of the most stimulating forms of music therapy is by giving addicts in recovery the opportunity to learn to play a new instrument. Mind Improves Cognitive Function: Playing an instrument requires a lot of work on behalf of the brain. Time management, keeping music notes
- [What Are Triggers And What Are There Trigger Warnings?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/triggers-trigger-warnings/) - Trigger warnings were born out of the sensitivity of the internet. A safe haven, more accurately, a safe space, for the difficult discussions of mental health and addiction have been taking place on the internet. More and more ‘millennials’ have been coming forward in eloquent, raw, personal accounts about their experiences with various disorders. They
- [5 Of The Kindest Ways You Can Support Someone In Treatment For Addiction](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/5-kindest-ways-can-support-someone-treatment-addiction/) - Treatment is a major process of transformation during which your loved one will need all the kindness, love, compassion, and support they can get. Here are 5 thoughtful ways you can bring kindness to their days during treatment. Send them inspirational cards and letters of encouragement: Even if you talk to them every day, see
- [Work with a Non 12 Step Rehab!](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/work-with-a-non-12-step-rehab/) - Do research and find a pain medication misuse or inappropriate use treatment center where an individual can also be in the best dual diagnosis treatment centers available to help. There are non-12 step rehab centers that can help through this difficult time. A great first step towards recovery is talking to a medical professional about
- [Self-Esteem Building](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/self-esteem-building/) - Addiction is a disease that messes with your mind. People start using drugs for a variety of reasons. Addiction is more than just using drugs – it’s living for them. At the core of addiction, many are going on behind the scenes, and it's often ugly and painful. One thing you may have used drugs
- [Looking Back On Mandatory Minimum Sentences](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/looking-back-on-mandatory-minimum-sentences/) - In recent years lawmakers have begun rethinking mandatory minimum sentences, and the good they do with regard to deterring crime. Since the 1980’s hundreds of thousands of people have been convicted of crimes and sentenced to stiff penalties, punishments that often times do not match the offense - especially non-violent drug crimes. The vast majority
- [Drug Rehabilitation California Makes It Better](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/drug-rehabilitation-california-makes-it-better/) - The blue water, well, not that blue. The gorgeous coast, the dark cornflower blue waves, the sandy beaches, the legions of people gathered to swim, surf, and tan along the water. Does this sound like a summer vacation or what? But no, it’s drug rehabilitation California style. Why on earth would you go to a
- [Is There Science Behind the "Spiritual Solution" of the 12 Steps?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/science-behind-spiritual-solution-12-steps/) - The 12 steps emerged with the founding of Alcoholic Anonymous in the 30’s. Based on spiritual principles from The Oxford Group, they were designed to admit one’s faults, accept personal powerlessness, make amends, and be of service. They were recognized by medical practitioners at the time of their inception as the only cure for the
- [8 Ways To Be A Better Person When You Get Sober](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/8-ways-youll-better-person-get-sober/) - When we choose to remove the substances that keep us from having clarity and choose to become sober, it is often much easier to be a better person. Since dishonesty and shame are usually a big part our lives while we are using, life becomes better for ourselves and those around us when we are sober.
- [The answer for everything seems to be meditation](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/answer-everything-seems-meditation/) - Meditation is a powerful tool, allowing us to decompress and “reset” ourselves when we feel stress or discomfort. It’s a vital component of recovery that allows us to process just about everything we experience. Meditating once or twice a day for 10-20 minutes is a good way to start. Find a quiet place where you
- [10 signs you can’t control your drinking](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/10-signs-cant-control-drinking/) - It starts innocently enough: You go out with friends for a few drinks on the weekend. Soon, “the weekend” begins on Friday and lasts until Sunday. Maybe you’ve noticed you’re drinking more than you want to on any given occasion. Are you becoming worried about your alcohol intake? Following are 10 signs you’ve lost control
- [The Effects of Alcohol on Your Body](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/the-effects-of-alcohol-on-your-body/) - Let’s face it, most people drink from time to time and when that happens they tend to avoid thinking about what alcohol really is and what it is doing to their body. Alcohol can seem like a fun escape that lets you relax and be uninhibited but what it boils down to is basically a
- [International Conference On Marijuana Legalization](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/international-conference-on-marijuana-legalization/) - The Future of Legal Marijuana In the United States, there are currently four states where it is legal for adults to use marijuana recreationally, including Washington, Colorado, Alaska, and Oregon. As more states are expected to follow in 2016, the existing programs must be evaluated so that states considering legalization can learn from past mistakes.
- [Time to Reflect in Drug Recovery](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/time-to-reflect-in-drug-recovery/) - Why do people need time away in a rehab facility in order to quit their addictions? There are a number of answers to this question but the most important reason is that they are more likely to be successful in quitting at rehab rather than at home. Someone trying to end a very difficult addiction
- [Staying Sober During the Holidays](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/staying-sober-during-holidays/) - Be Thankful for Your Recovery: Staying Sober During the Holidays The holiday season can be a wonderful time spent with family and friends—enjoying good food and fond memories with people you love. Unfortunately, this isn’t the case for everyone. For those in the early stages of alcohol recovery, holiday get-togethers can be stressful events. You
- [Can An Addict Or Alcoholic Stop On Their Own?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/can-addict-alcoholic-stop/) - Some call it an act of God, divine intervention, or a miracle. There’s a peculiar double edged sword about addiction and getting sober. At the height of someone’s active addiction, a strong marker that they have in fact developed a debilitating chemical dependency is that they cannot stop. No matter what methods they try,
- [5 Truths Every Parent Of An Alcoholic Or Addicted Adult Child Needs To Understand](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/5-truths-every-parent-alcoholic-addicted-adult-child-needs-understand/) - The heartbreaking and infuriating journey of watching a child suffer through addiction is the worst plight of any parent. Here are 5 truths you need to understand. No matter how they blame you, it isn’t your fault: No parent is perfect and no child is perfect. You want to take the blame as
- [Alcoholism Warning Signs and Symptoms You Should Never Ignore](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/alcoholism-warning-signs-and-symptoms/) - Alcoholism warning signs and symptoms can be easy to overlook in the early stages. Learn the physical, behavioral, and emotional indicators that suggest a drinking problem may require professional help.
- [Why You Should Consider Choosing Drug Rehab in California](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/why-you-should-consider-choosing-drug-rehab-in-california/) - California offers some of the most comprehensive drug rehab options in the country. Learn why choosing a drug rehab in California gives you access to evidence-based care, experienced clinical teams, and lasting recovery support.
- [Why You Should Choose Licensed and Accredited Addiction Treatment Program](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/why-you-should-choose-licensed-and-accredited-addiction-treatment-program/) - A licensed and accredited addiction treatment program meets strict clinical standards that protect clients and improve outcomes. Learn why accreditation matters and what to look for when choosing a program.
- [Things to Consider Before Choosing a Drug Rehab Facility](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/things-to-consider-before-choosing-drug-rehab-facility/) - Choosing a drug rehab facility is one of the most important decisions a family can make. Learn what to look for in a treatment center and how to evaluate your options with confidence.
- [Sober Quotes for People in Drug & Alcohol Addiction Recovery](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/sober-quotes-for-people-in-drug-alcohol-addiction-recovery/) - Find original sober quotes to inspire your recovery journey. Celebrate sobriety, stay motivated through hard days, and discover luxury rehab at Design for Change in Lancaster, CA.
- [How Long Does Ketamine Stay in Your System?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/how-long-does-ketamine-stay-in-your-system/) - Wondering how long ketamine stays in your system? Learn detection times for blood, urine, saliva, and hair tests, and find luxury rehab in Lancaster, CA.
- [What Does Vodka Taste Like](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/what-does-vodka-taste-like/) - Vodka has a neutral, clean taste making it easy to mix with other beverages but it can be highly addictive. Find alcohol rehab at Design For Change Recovery.
- [Rehab for Veterans: Why You Need Specialized Addiction Treatment](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/rehab-for-veterans-why-you-need-specialized-addiction-treatment/) - Veteran rehab programs address PTSD, mental health, and substance use. Find rehab for veterans in Lancaster, CA.
- [Risks of Mixing Heroin With Other Substances](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/risks-of-mixing-heroin-with-other-addictive-substances/) - The risks of mixing heroin with other substances include respiratory failure, cardiac arrest, and fatal overdose. Learn which combinations are most lethal and how treatment can help.
- [Mixing Alcohol and Other Substances](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/mixing-alcohol-and-other-substances/) - Mixing alcohol and other substances significantly increases the risk of overdose, organ damage, and death. Learn which combinations are most dangerous and why professional treatment is essential.
- [Outpatient Substance Misuse Treatment](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/outpatient-substance-misuse-or-inappropriate-use-treatment/) - Outpatient substance misuse treatment offers structured care for those not requiring residential support. Learn how outpatient programs address misuse patterns and support lasting recovery.
- [Holiday Spirits: Recognizing the Warning Signs of Alcohol Abuse During Thanksgiving and Beyond](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/holiday-spirits-recognizing-the-warning-signs-of-alcohol-abuse-during-thanksgiving-and-beyond/) - The holidays can make alcohol misuse harder to spot. Learn the early warning signs of alcohol abuse during Thanksgiving and how to help a loved one at Design for Change Recovery in California.
- [Why Addiction Treatment in California Offers Unique Advantages](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/why-addiction-treatment-in-california-offers-unique-advantages/) - Discover why California is one of the best places for addiction treatment. From evidence-based care and holistic programs to climate, community, and innovation — explore what makes recovery in California unique.
- [Finding Stability in Unstable Times: How Structure Supports Recovery](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/finding-stability-in-unstable-times-how-structure-supports-recovery/) - Recovery isn’t just about breaking free from substances — it’s about building a life that feels steady, meaningful, and sustainable. At Design for Change, we see every day how powerful structure, community, and purpose can be in helping individuals and families move from chaos to clarity. In a world that often feels unpredictable, creating stability
- [Early Warning Signs of Addiction Families Often Miss](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/early-warning-signs-of-addiction-families-often-miss/) - Addiction rarely appears overnight. More often, it develops quietly—through subtle changes in behavior, mood, routines, and relationships that are easy for families to explain away or overlook. Many loved ones don’t recognize the early warning signs of addiction until the problem has escalated into a crisis. At Design for Change Recovery, we frequently work with
- [What Is the Relationship Between Psychedelic Drugs and Schizophrenia?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/what-is-the-relationship-between-psychedelic-drugs-and-schizophrenia/) - Psychedelic drugs may have an impact on a person's change of being diagnosed with schizophrenia as a result of drug-induced psychosis. Learn more here.
- [Why Do First Responders Need Specialized Addiction Treatment Programs?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/why-do-first-responders-need-specialized-addiction-treatment-programs/) - First responders need specialized addiction treatment due to the nature of their job and the daily stress and trauma it creates. Here are some reasons why.
- [“Fenty Fold” May Be a Warning Sign of Fentanyl Overdose](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/fenty-fold-may-be-a-warning-sign-of-fentanyl-overdose/) - Fenty fold is more than a sign of being high. It can be a warning that the person is in danger of fatal overdose. Here's what you need to know.
- [Dusting: What to Know About This Potentially Deadly Trend](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/dusting-what-to-know-about-this-potentially-deadly-trend/) - Dusting is a slang term for huffing inhalants like computer cleaning spray to get high. Here's what to know about this dangerous trend
- [Adderall Shortage Due to Increased Recreational Misuse by Teens?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/adderall-shortage-due-to-increased-recreational-misuse-by-teens/) - The current Adderall shortage is the result of several factors, including teens misusing ADHD drugs. Here are some things to know about the situation
- [Rebuilding Trust After Addiction: A Journey for the Whole Family](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/rebuilding-trust-after-addiction-a-journey-for-the-whole-family/) - Addiction impacts far more than the individual who is struggling. It reshapes family dynamics, erodes trust, creates emotional instability, and often leaves loved ones feeling confused, hurt, and uncertain about the future. When someone enters recovery, there is often relief — but also hesitation. Can we trust again?Will things really change this time?How do we
- [Hope in Recovery: Positive Changes Transforming Addiction Prevention and Treatment in California](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/hope-in-recovery-positive-changes-transforming-addiction-prevention-and-treatment-in-california/) - While substance use continues to challenge communities across California, there is also powerful progress happening every day. Schools, families, healthcare providers, and community organizations are coming together with new approaches to prevention, education, and recovery support. From expanded mental health services to innovative youth programs, the addiction industry is shifting toward compassion, early intervention, and
- [Teen Vaping in California: The Hidden Risks of Nicotine and THC Vape Pens](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/teen-vaping-in-california-the-hidden-risks-of-nicotine-and-thc-vape-pens/) - Vaping has become one of the most common substance use trends among teens in California. While many young people believe vaping is safer than smoking, the reality is far more concerning. Nicotine vapes and high-potency THC vape pens are exposing teens to addictive substances, harmful chemicals, and serious health risks. What often starts as curiosity
- [Fake Pills Laced With Fentanyl: A Growing Threat to Teens Across California](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/fake-pills-laced-with-fentanyl-a-growing-threat-to-teens-across-california/) - Counterfeit prescription pills containing fentanyl have become one of the most dangerous drug trends impacting teens in California today. These fake pills are designed to look like legitimate medications such as Percocet, OxyContin, and Xanax, but many contain deadly amounts of fentanyl — a powerful synthetic opioid responsible for a growing number of teen overdoses
- [The New “Tranq” Threat: Xylazine, Fentanyl, and the Growing Risk in Today’s Drug Crisis](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/the-new-tranq-threat-xylazine-fentanyl-and-the-growing-risk-in-todays-drug-crisis/) - The drug addiction and overdose crisis continues to evolve — and unfortunately, it’s evolving in one of the most dangerous ways possible. In recent years, most people have become familiar with fentanyl and how it has reshaped overdose risk. But a new substance is increasingly being found alongside fentanyl across the U.S., raising major health
- [The New Addiction Crisis: Fentanyl, Counterfeit Pills, and Why “Just One” Can Be Fatal](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/the-new-addiction-crisis-fentanyl-counterfeit-pills-and-why-just-one-can-be-fatal/) - Addiction and substance misuse have long affected individuals, families, and communities across the country—but the crisis looks very different today than it did even five years ago. While drugs like alcohol, heroin, and methamphetamine continue to impact lives, one substance in particular has transformed the overdose epidemic into something faster, deadlier, and harder to predict:
- [Dual Diagnosis Treatment: Addressing Mental Health and Addiction Together](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/dual-diagnosis-treatment-addressing-mental-health-and-addiction-together/) - Mental health disorders and substance use disorders frequently occur together — a condition known as dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorders. For many individuals, addiction is not the root problem but a way of coping with untreated mental health symptoms such as anxiety, depression, trauma, or bipolar disorder. According to the National Institute of Mental Health
- [Winter Depression and Substance Use: Understanding the Connection and Finding Help](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/winter-depression-and-substance-use-understanding-the-connection-and-finding-help/) - As the days grow shorter and temperatures drop, many people notice changes in their mood, energy levels, and mental health. For some, winter brings mild fatigue or low motivation. For others, it triggers something far more serious: depression, isolation, and an increased reliance on alcohol or drugs to cope. Winter depression and substance use often
- [Staying Sober During Christmas & New Year’s: A Complete Guide to Protecting Your Recovery](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/staying-sober-during-christmas-new-years-a-complete-guide-to-protecting-your-recovery/) - The holiday season is often described as joyful, heartwarming, and magical — a time for family gatherings, celebration, and reflection. But for people in recovery, or anyone struggling with alcohol or drug use, Christmas and New Year’s can also be some of the most stressful and triggering days of the year. Alcohol is everywhere, routines
- [Emerging Drug Trends in 2025: What You Need to Know](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/emerging-drug-trends-in-2025-what-you-need-to-know/) - The landscape of substance use in the United States is evolving at a pace unlike anything we’ve seen before. New synthetic drugs, dangerous chemical analogs, hybrid substances, and unpredictable combinations are entering the drug supply faster than most people — and even many professionals — can track. These “emerging drug trends” pose a serious risk
- [Navigating Holiday Pressures: How to Protect Your Well-Being During the Festive Season](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/navigating-holiday-pressures-how-to-protect-your-well-being-during-the-festive-season/) - The holiday season is often described as the most wonderful time of the year—but for many people, especially those in recovery or silently struggling with stress, anxiety, or substance use, it can be one of the most challenging. Between family expectations, social pressure, financial strain, grief, and the emotional weight of memories, the holidays can
- [Residential Treatment vs. Outpatient Treatment: Which Path Is Right for You?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/residential-treatment-vs-outpatient-treatment-which-path-is-right-for-you/) - When you’re exploring addiction treatment in California, one of the first decisions is whether to choose residential treatment or an outpatient program. Both can be highly effective—the best fit depends on your history, environment, responsibilities, and goals. At Design for Change Recovery in Lancaster, we help clients and families understand these options clearly so they
- [Gabapentin Misuse: The Hidden Prescription Epidemic Sweeping California](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/gabapentin-misuse-the-hidden-prescription-epidemic-sweeping-california/) - Gabapentin misuse is a growing prescription drug epidemic in California. Learn how this once-safe medication is being abused, its risks, and how to get help at Design for Change Recovery.
- [The Power of Family Involvement in Addiction Recovery: Why It Matters More Than Ever.](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/the-power-of-family-involvement-in-addiction-recovery-why-it-matters-more-than-ever/) - Family involvement plays a vital role in addiction recovery. Learn how family support, therapy, and communication help strengthen long-term sobriety at Design for Change Recovery in California.
- [Polysubstance Use Trends in California (Fentanyl + Stimulants)](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/polysubstance-use-trends-in-california-fentanyl-stimulants/) - Polysubstance use—using more than one drug concurrently—is increasingly becoming the norm rather than the exception in the current overdose crisis. In particular, the combination of fentanyl and stimulants (methamphetamine, cocaine, prescription stimulants) has emerged as a leading driver of fatalities. This trend is part of what many researchers call the “fourth wave” of the opioid
- [Gas Station Heroin in California: The Dangerous Rise of Tianeptine and 7-OH](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/gas-station-heroin-in-california-the-dangerous-rise-of-tianeptine-and-7-oh/) - Gas Station Heroin (tianeptine/7-OH) is emerging as a dangerous drug trend in California. Learn ts risks, signs of addiction, legal status, and how to get help.
- [How to Know If Someone Is Addicted: Physical, Behavioral & Mental Signs](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/how-to-know-if-someone-is-addicted-physical-behavioral-mental-signs/) - For families and loved ones seeking clarity—written by the team at Design for Change Recovery in Lancaster, California. If you’re worried about a friend or family member, you’re not alone. Addiction often hides in plain sight—especially early on—because its signs can look like stress, burnout, or ordinary life changes. Recognizing the patterns early can open
- [The Life-Changing Benefits of Drug Rehab in California](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/the-life-changing-benefits-of-drug-rehab-in-california/) - Seeking help for addiction is a courageous decision—and one that can transform your life. Whether you're struggling with opioids, alcohol, methamphetamine, benzodiazepines, or polysubstance use, enrolling in a professional drug rehab program in California offers the structure, medical support, and emotional tools needed to achieve lasting recovery. At Design for Change Recovery in Lancaster, CA,
- [Xylazine (“Tranq”) in California: The Dangerous Rise of the Zombie Drug](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/xylazine-tranq-in-california-the-dangerous-rise-of-the-zombie-drug/) - California continues to battle an evolving drug crisis. Alongside fentanyl, a new and equally troubling threat is emerging: xylazine, often referred to as “tranq” or the “zombie drug.” Originally developed as a veterinary sedative, xylazine is not approved for human use. Yet, it is now being mixed into fentanyl and heroin supplies across the U.S.,
- [The Rise of Carfentanil in California: What You Must Know](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/the-rise-of-carfentanil-in-california-what-you-must-know/) - California’s long struggle with the opioid epidemic is entering a more dangerous phase. A synthetic opioid known as carfentanil—an ultra-potent fentanyl analog—is now showing up in overdose deaths and counterfeit pills across the state. This post dives into what carfentanil is, where it’s been detected in California, why it’s especially dangerous, what response is underway,
- [Nitazenes: The New Frontier of Synthetic Opioids and What We Can Do About It](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/nitazenes-the-new-frontier-of-synthetic-opioids-and-what-we-can-do-about-it/) - In recent years, a new class of synthetic opioids—nitazenes—has emerged in illicit drug markets, posing a terrifying risk to public health. These compounds are often more potent than fentanyl, rapidly evolving, and difficult to detect. This post explores what nitazenes are, why they’re so dangerous, how communities are responding, and what design-oriented change-makers can do
- [When “What’s in it?” Becomes a Matter of Life or Death](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/when-whats-in-it-becomes-a-matter-of-life-or-death/) - The Growing Threat of Synthetic Adulterants and Mix-and-Match Drug Cocktails In 2025, one of the most alarming trends in substance use is not simply which drugs people are using, but what those drugs actually contain. Traditional “street drugs” are increasingly being mixed, cut, or completely replaced with powerful synthetic adulterants—and many users don’t know what
- [Can a Diabetes Drug Help Treat Cocaine Addiction? Exploring New Research](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/can-a-diabetes-drug-help-treat-cocaine-addiction-exploring-new-research/) - A Surprising Discovery Semaglutide, a medication best known for treating type 2 diabetes and supporting weight loss (often recognized by the brand names Ozempic and Wegovy), has recently entered addiction-related conversations. New animal research suggests it may have potential for reducing cocaine-seeking behavior. In a study involving rats, researchers found that semaglutide appeared to lower
- [Nitazenes: The Next Generation Synthetic Opioid Causing Global Alarm](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/nitazenes-the-next-generation-synthetic-opioid-causing-global-alarm/) - In recent years, a new class of synthetic opioids known as nitazenes has surged from obscurity into headlines—and for a troubling reason. These compounds, more potent than fentanyl, are increasingly being laced into street drugs, resulting in an alarming rise in unintentional overdoses and deaths worldwide. A Dark Chemistry Origin Story Developed in the 1950s
- [Understanding Naltrexone and the Sinclair Method for Alcohol Use Disorder](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/understanding-naltrexone-and-the-sinclair-method-for-alcohol-use-disorder/) - Alcohol use disorder (AUD) remains one of the most common and challenging forms of addiction worldwide. Millions of people struggle with the cycle of cravings, drinking, and relapse, often searching for solutions that fit their personal circumstances. While traditional methods such as 12-step groups, therapy, and inpatient rehab are widely used, new approaches are gaining
- [Hidden Menace: Designer Opioids Are Quietly Fueling a New Crisis](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/hidden-menace-designer-opioids-are-quietly-fueling-a-new-crisis/) - In recent years, the opioid epidemic has evolved—and so has the threat. The U.S. is increasingly besieged not just by fentanyl but by a new generation of synthetic opioids that are exponentially more potent and far more dangerous. What Are Designer Opioids, and Why Are They So Dangerous? Two emerging opioids raising alarm: Nitazenes: Potent
- [From Weight Loss to Recovery: How Obesity Medications Like Ozempic Are Opening New Frontiers in Addiction Treatment](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/from-weight-loss-to-recovery-how-obesity-medications-like-ozempic-are-opening-new-frontiers-in-addiction-treatment/) - In recent years, the medical world has been buzzing with conversation about Ozempic, a prescription medication that was originally developed to treat type 2 diabetes and later gained popularity for its effectiveness as a weight loss drug. What is less well-known is that this same medication, along with similar drugs, may have applications far beyond
- [The FDA is Cracking Down on Kratom:  Here’s Why](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/the-fda-is-cracking-down-on-kratom-heres-why/) - Kratom is not harmless just because its sold in vape shops and gas stations. Here are some things you need to know before using these products.
- [Ready to Quit Drinking? Here’s What to Expect During Alcohol Detox](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/ready-to-quit-drinking-heres-what-to-expect-during-alcohol-detox/) - Alcohol detox is the first step toward living a sober life. Here is what you can expect during withdrawals and what you need to do after detox.
- [Sharp Uptick in Ketamine Misuse Among U.S. Adults](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/sharp-uptick-in-ketamine-misuse-among-u-s-adults/) - Ketamine abuse among young adults has increased significantly since 2015. Here are some facts and statistics about the drug you may find shocking.
- [Medetomidine in Illicit Drugs Causing Fatal Overdoses](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/medetomidine-in-illicit-drugs-causing-fatal-overdoses/) - Medetomidine is added to fentanyl, heroin, and other drugs to prolong the euphoric effects. Learn why this deadly combination is something you want to avoid.
- [Does Lorazepam Use in TV Shows Send Mixed Messages?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/does-lorazepam-use-in-tv-shows-send-mixed-messages/) - Lorazepam use in TV shows and movies sends mixed messages about substance use. Here are some essential things you need to know about prescription drug use.
- [How Common Is Prescription Painkiller Misuse Among Chronic Pain Patients?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/how-common-is-prescription-painkiller-misuse-among-chronic-pain-patients/) - Painkiller misuse among chronic pain patients is not unusual and it can cause devastating side effects. Here's what you need to know before using opioids.
- [The Newest Drug Threats You Need to Know About — And How to Protect Yourself or a Loved One](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/the-newest-drug-threats-you-need-to-know-about-and-how-to-protect-yourself-or-a-loved-one/) - The landscape of substance abuse in America is changing at a dangerous pace. New synthetic drugs, deadly combinations, and unexpected sources of addiction are emerging faster than many people realize — often more potent and harder to treat than ever before. At Design for Change Recovery, we believe that awareness is the first line of
- [Poor Man’s Cocaine: Cheap Drugs Have a High Price](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/poor-mans-cocaine-cheap-drugs-have-a-high-price/) - Poor man's cocaine refers to several addictive drugs that cause severe health problems when abused. Here's what you need to know
- [Are THC-Infused Drinks Safer than Alcoholic Beverages?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/are-thc-infused-drinks-safer-than-alcoholic-beverages/) - THC-infused drinks are becoming more popular, but may also be causing more addictions. Here's what to know before trying these products.
- [Hidden Dangers in E-Cigarettes: Here’s What You Need to Know](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/hidden-dangers-in-e-cigarettes-heres-what-you-need-to-know/) - E-cigarettes are not as harmless as people believe them to be. Here are some things about vapes that may change your mind about using them.
- [Will Federal Worker Layoffs Increase Substance Use Rates in the US?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/will-federal-worker-layoffs-increase-substance-use-rates-in-the-us/) - Substance use and job status often go hand in hand, especially when a person is unemployed. Here are some things to know about SUD and federal employee layoffs.
- [What Are the Risks of Mixing Alcohol with Prescription Meds?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/what-are-the-risks-of-mixing-alcohol-with-prescription-meds/) - Mixing alcohol with meds can intensify the effects of the drugs or may inhibit their effectiveness. Learn more here about the risks of combining the substances.
- [5 Ways to Avoid Binge Drinking on St. Patrick’s Day](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/5-ways-to-avoid-binge-drinking-on-st-patricks-day/) - Binge drinking may seem like fun, but the consequences are not something anyone wants to face. Here are some things you need to know about heavy drinking.
- [Alcoholism and Magnesium Deficiency: Why You Should be Concerned](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/alcoholism-and-magnesium-deficiency-why-you-should-be-concerned/) - Alcohol abuse results in low levels of magnesium in the body. Here's why you need to worry about not having enough of this vital mineral.
- [Why Exercise and Nutrition are Essential for Addiction Recovery](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/why-exercise-and-nutrition-are-essential-for-addiction-recovery/) - Addiction recovery is easier when the mind and body are healthy. A proper diet and regular exercise are essential to helping you achieve your recovery goals.
- [Will Daily Marijuana Use Surpass Daily Alcohol Use?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/will-daily-marijuana-use-surpass-daily-alcohol-use/) - Marijuana use has increased significantly in America for several reasons. Learn more here about the risk of high-frequency marijuana consumption.
- [Cocaine vs. Crack: How Do They Differ?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/cocaine-vs-crack-how-do-they-differ/) - Cocaine and crack are basically the same, chemically. However, crack can produce a more intense high. Here are some things you need to know about the effect
- [What You Need to Know About Emerging Drug Trends](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/what-you-need-to-know-about-emerging-drug-trends/) - Emerging drug trends get deadlier with each new substance to hit the streets. Here's what you need to know about these dangerous substances.
- [What Is Benzo Dope and Will It Replace Fentanyl?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/what-is-benzo-dope-and-will-it-replace-fentanyl/) - Benzo dope is potent combination of fentanyl and benzodiazepines. The intense high it produces may not be worth the potential fatal overdose.
- [What Drugs Do Teens Use Most?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/what-drugs-do-teens-use-most/) - Teen drug use is a national concern due to the high number of fatal overdoses. Here are some facts you may not know about the prevalence of teens using drugs.
- [What Are the Main Steps in Addiction Treatment?](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/what-are-the-main-steps-in-addiction-treatment/) - The different steps in addiction treatment are part of a full continuum of care customized for your needs. Learn more by contacting Design for Change.
- [Carfentanil: Another Horrific Drug Crossing America’s Borders](https://designforchangerecovery.com/blog/carfentanil-another-horrific-drug-crossing-americas-borders/) - About 70% of overdose deaths in the US last year were attributed to carfentanil and other illegally manufactured fentanyl. Learn more in this article.

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- [About Us](https://designforchangerecovery.com/about-us/) - Design for Change is a JCAHO accredited facility built on the belief that every person has the capacity for resilience and lasting change. Learn about our mission, our philosophy, and the compassionate team behind our care.
- [Design for Change Recovery California Drug Rehab](https://designforchangerecovery.com/design-for-change-recovery-california-drug-rehab/) - Drug & alcohol rehab in Lancaster, CA is offered at Design for Change, a trusted treatment center with over 20 years of experience and a 1 to 6 staff ratio built for individualized care. Our Lancaster rehab facility provides a full continuum of treatment for lasting recovery.
- [Sitemap](https://designforchangerecovery.com/sitemap/) - A Structured Guide To All Pages On Our Website
- [Heroin Detox](https://designforchangerecovery.com/treatment-programs/drug-detox/heroin-detox/) - Design for Change Recovery wants to emphasize that you do not have to go through heroin detox alone. We offer on-site detox to provide safe withdrawals.
- [Lancaster Inpatient & Residential Drug Rehab](https://designforchangerecovery.com/inpatient-residential-rehab-lancaster-ca/) - Inpatient & residential drug rehab in Lancaster, CA is offered at Design for Change, a trusted JCAHO accredited treatment center with over 20 years of experience providing individualized residential care. Our Lancaster residential rehab program provides medically supervised detox and evidence-based treatment at a 1 to 6 staff ratio for lasting recovery.
- [Lancaster Outpatient Drug & Alcohol Rehab](https://designforchangerecovery.com/outpatient-rehab-lancaster-ca/) - Outpatient drug & alcohol rehab in Lancaster, CA is available at Design for Change, a trusted treatment center offering a full continuum of care, including outpatient programs with transitional housing for qualifying clients. Our Lancaster outpatient rehab program supports clients through structured treatment while they maintain daily responsibilities.
- [HIPAA Compliance Policy](https://designforchangerecovery.com/about-us/hippa-compliance-policy/) - Review the Design for Change HIPAA compliance policy. We are committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of every client in our care.
- [Events](https://designforchangerecovery.com/about-us/events/) - Stay up to date with events, workshops, and family programs at Design for Change Recovery. Connect with our community and learn about upcoming opportunities to get involved.