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Helping Your Teenager Cope with Addiction
January 6, 2017 Posted in: AnnouncementHelping Your Teenager Cope with Addiction Has your college freshman or sophomore been displaying strange behaviors lately? Are you worried that he might be addicted to drugs or alcohol? Addiction during the teen years can be especially difficult, as your child’s college friends may be... Continue reading →
Steps to Take Following Substance Abuse Treatment
January 6, 2017 Posted in: AnnouncementSubstance abuse treatment can help you break free from addiction, but living sober is a lifelong commitment. It demands that you put into place actions to help you remain resolute when the pull of addiction is strong. The following steps can help you avoid circumstances that may make you... Continue reading →
Understanding Alcohol Abuse among Women
November 23, 2016 Posted in: Press ReleaseAlcohol abuse is not a man’s disease. Over five million women in America are considered to be heavy drinkers whose alcohol consumption habits are life-threating. Are you a woman who is concerned about how much you’re drinking, or are you worried that a woman in your life could be struggling with... Continue reading →
Alumni Services at Las Encinas Hospital
November 23, 2016 Posted in: Press ReleaseThe psychiatrists and medical staff at Las Encinas Hospital are proud to offer the finest in quality healthcare and support to patients suffering from addiction or other psychiatric illnesses. We understand, however, that our role as a support system for our patients does not end when they leave... Continue reading →
Why Is Cocaine Addictive?
November 23, 2016 Posted in: Press ReleaseCocaine and other commonly abused substances are highly addictive because they affect the brain. The use of cocaine impairs a person’s judgment. It also triggers the “reward” center of the brain, which means that the individual is much more likely to use cocaine again.
Hear about one study... Continue reading →
Exploring Common Relapse Triggers to Avoid After Your Treatment
November 23, 2016 Posted in: Press ReleaseRecovery from drug and alcohol addiction does not happen overnight. Even after you complete substance abuse treatment, the work is not over. You have to learn to re-engage with the world without using the drugs or alcohol that you once relied on. Relapsing doesn’t mean that you can’t ever stop... Continue reading →
What Is a Functioning Alcoholic?
November 23, 2016 Posted in: Press ReleaseAddiction is an extremely complex illness that can take a variety of forms. Functional alcoholism is a form of alcoholism in which the sufferer is not physically dependent on alcohol, but may be emotionally dependent on the substance.
This video provides more information about functional... Continue reading →
Helping a Loved One Overcome Addiction with an Intervention
November 23, 2016 Posted in: Press ReleaseSeeing a friend or family member struggle with substance abuse can be an emotionally draining experience. Addicts typically cannot see beyond their substance abuse; it takes center stage in their lives to the exclusion of anything and anyone else. Their relationships often take the brunt of this... Continue reading →
Why Alcoholics Anonymous Is an Important Part of Treatment
November 23, 2016 Posted in: Press ReleaseAlcoholism does stem from a physical dependency to alcohol, but there are also complex mental and emotional factors to the addiction that should be focused on in treatment for a successful recovery. It is these factors that might drive an individual to alcohol use in the first place, and... Continue reading →
Las Encinas Announces Evening Program
March 25, 2016 Posted in: AnnouncementEVENING INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The Evening Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) is designed for patients experiencing psychiatric or co-occurring psychiatric and addiction disorders. The program meets on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 5:30-8:30 p.m. to better... Continue reading →