by creatcareinc | Nov 19, 2020 | Blog Parent, Drug Addiction, Mental Health, Treatment
Back in September, we talked a little about the dangers of a “marijuana maintenance” plan. For those who are unfamiliar, “marijuana maintenance” refers to substituting THC, the psychoactive ingredient in cannabis, for more immediately dangerous...
by creatcareinc | Sep 22, 2020 | All Categories, Drug Addiction
The Marijuana Maintenance Plan All over the United States, attitudes and opinions concerning marijuana are changing. What was once demonized as a guaranteed gateway drug to heroin and worse is now advertised all over Los Angeles and other cities as a panacea for all...
by creatcareinc | Sep 14, 2020 | All Categories, Drug Addiction, Mental Health, Recovery Skills
An Essential Component to Healthy Relationships and Happy Lives Solid boundaries are an essential component to healthy relationships and happy lives. However, it is an unfortunate truth that many of us have not yet acquired the necessary skills to set and maintain...
by creatcareinc | Sep 4, 2020 | All Categories, Drug Addiction, Sober Living
Learning a New Way of Life Look, we get it. Your counselors are getting on you to make it to group on time. The house manager is banging on your door before your alarm has even gone off, yelling about getting your chores done. And your sponsor keeps going on about...
by creatcareinc | Mar 17, 2020 | All Categories, Drug Addiction
Understanding where addiction gets its start is a subject that’s been researched by mental health professionals across the world for decades. Results of several studies indicate genetics and your environment play equal roles in the process. But if it’s a part of your...
by creatcareinc | Nov 15, 2019 | All Categories, Drug Addiction, Drug Rehab, Treatment
Understanding and Treating Opioid Dependence Struggling with opioid dependence can feel frightening and overwhelming. If you or your loved one has developed an addiction to opioid painkillers, you might be feeling lost and uncertain about what to do next. You’re not...
