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Beginnings Treatment center is now In-Network with HMC

High-Quality Health Net In-Network Drug Addiction, Substance Abuse, and Dual-Diagnosis Treatment is Available at Beginnings Treatment Centers. We take Health Net HMO, EPO, and PPO Insurance Policies We are so proud that we can now accept Health Net insurance for all of our treatment programs. We accept clients in California and Arizona that

How to stop the downward spiral of depression

The Depression Spiral Dealing with depression and its everyday affects can be crippling.  One of the things we have learned about is the depression spiral.  It can take an ordinary happy day and destroy it within minutes.  The sweaty palms, the nausea the negative thoughts, can intrude instantly. The key to this dealing with this is recognizing …

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Drug Abuse and Rehab Admissions Rising During COVID-19

There is no question that drug abuse is on the rise and people are needing to go to rehab now more than ever because of COVID-19. Things like a loved one falling ill. Kids unexpectedly out of school with no childcare. Coping with physical distancing. Daily routines interrupted. Life milestones canceled. Adjusting to working from

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Complete Vicodin Detox & Withdrawal Guide

Complete Vicodin Detox and Withdrawal Overview Vicodin is a commonly prescribed narcotic pain reliever for mild to intense pain. Vicodin contains a very strong narcotic pain reliever called Hydrocodone (which is an opioid) and a pain reliever called Acetaminophen (sold under the brand name Tylenol). Because of the very powerful Hydrocodone, Vicodin

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OxyCodone Detox & Withdrawal Guide

OxyCodone Detox & Withdrawal Guide OxyCodone and Opioids are one of the most commonly abused and dangerous drugs in the United States today. OxyCodone is a prescribed painkiller sold under the brand names: Oxaydo, Roxicodone, Roxybond, OxyContin. While Oxycodone is an effective pain reliever, much like other Opioids it is highly addictive.

Xanax drug detox guide

Complete Xanax Detox & Withdrawal Guide

Detoxing from Xanax is quite similar to other Benzodiazepines (Benzos). Xanax is a prescription medication commonly prescribed to reduce anxiety and panic attacks and general anxiety disorders. The problem however is that Xanax and Benzodiazepines, in general, are highly dependent forming and can become addicting before you know it. A full-blown Xanax addiction can completely destroy …

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Vicodin Addiction: Signs and What to do

Vicodin addiction and abuse are more common than you might think. Vicodin is a highly addictive prescription medication and addiction to it can be lethal. Science Direct reports that the majority of Vicodin addiction begins as a prescription. This makes it particularly dangerous. And when trying to quit, the withdrawal symptoms of Vicodin can

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What are Xanax Bars? A Complete Overview

Xanax, otherwise known as Alprazolam, are rectangular shaped Xanax tablets that can be broken down into four separate pieces or taken as a whole pill. “Xanax Bars” is a common slang term used by people that typically buy Xanax illegally. Each Xanax bar has 2-milligrams per dose, and when broken into smaller