by westcoastrc | Oct 5, 2015 | Blog
Dextromethorphan or DXM is a cough suppressant used in dozens of over-the-counter cold and cough medications today. When used properly, DXM is considered both safe and effective. Unfortunately, DXM abuse has grown in recent years, particularly among younger users,...
by westcoastrc | Sep 28, 2015 | Blog
Heroin, one of the most dangerous opioids sold on the street today, has now reached a whole new level of risk. Earlier this year, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) issued a national alert, warning of a surge in overdose deaths from heroin laced with the potent...
by westcoastrc | Sep 8, 2015 | Blog, Recovery Tools
Addiction doesn?t just affect the individual struggling with substance abuse; it profoundly impacts everyone around him as well. Family members have to cope with the abuse on many levels, in addition to worrying about whether their loved one will be able to maintain...
by westcoastrc | Sep 3, 2015 | Blog
When it comes to helping a patient struggling with addiction find new life in sobriety, we explore numerous treatment options to find the modalities that work best for each patient. One of those modalities that is relatively new to the area of addiction recovery is...
by westcoastrc | Sep 3, 2015 | Blog
When parents think about protecting their teens from substance abuse, street drugs and alcohol usually come to mind. However, other substances can also be dangerously abused, which are as close as your kitchen or garage. Inhalants, while not the most addictive...
by westcoastrc | Aug 19, 2015 | Blog
When you begin the recovery process, daily exercise may not be the first thing that comes to mind. Your focus in on getting and staying sober, so how does a walk or yoga fit into that equation? The truth is that exercise is a fundamental part of a successful recovery...