Author: Charles Frank

Repeated use of these substances may result in changes in how the brain functions. Additionally, people may build up a tolerance to the substance, meaning that they require more of the drug to feel its effects. Most drugs affect the brain’s “reward circuit,” causing euphoria as well as flooding it with the chemical messenger dopamine. […]

Residential rehabilitation is a type of addiction treatment program that takes place in a home-like but structured setting. One of the major benefits of residential rehab is that you’re free of distractions and addiction triggers. Addiction treatment centers treat substance abuse disorders, such as addictions to alcohol, drugs and prescription drugs. Understanding PHP (Partial Hospitalization […]

In other words, someone who tends to be argumentative when he’s sober may be more likely to pick a fight when he’s drunk. Experts still have a lot to learn about how genes might affect the way that you react to alcohol. But it’s been proven that drinking tends to make everyone a little bit […]

Medical detoxification is the process of eliminating alcohol and drugs from the body, and it is often the first step in the recovery process. In medical detox, we provide a safe, comfortable recovery space as we ease the symptoms of withdrawal and prepare you for long-term recovery. The mission of the outpatient program is to […]

If left untreated, symptoms may become so severe that a person has significant problems with their friends, family, or job. Some people may experience several months or years of frequent symptoms, then many symptom-free years. There is some evidence that many people, particularly those whose symptoms begin at an early age, may naturally experience a […]

Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a clinical approach to helping people with substance abuse issues and other conditions shift behavior in positive ways. It is more goal-oriented than traditional psychotherapy, as MI counselors directly attempt to get clients to consider making behavioral change (rather than wait for them to come to conclusions themselves). Its primary purpose […]

Office manager Harley goes above and beyond to assist with outside appointments and communicate as promised. I would recommend this office for treatment. We understand auto accidents often leave you without a reliable form of transportation. That’s why Path offers rides to and from your appointments. Dr. Vanessa Arcuri I love that they made me […]

Alcohol can be detected in urine from 24 to 80 hours following the last drink consumed. The exact timing is influenced by various factors such as how much alcohol is consumed and its alcohol content, our age, weight, level of hydration, and health status. The time alcohol stays in your urine varies from person to […]

We can cooperate with certain insurance companies on an out-of-network basis to offset mental health treatment costs and utilize benefits available to clients. We can also verify benefits to let each client know what their financial obligation would be depending on their specific plan. The Nutritional and Culinary Teams at our mental health treatment centers […]

These drugs are routinely recommended by doctors for severe pain treatment, as well as a variety of other illnesses. Still, many of these medications produce a high that can become addictive for some patients. Some people become psychologically dependent on this feeling of euphoria. There is also the risk of physical dependence on highly addictive […]