What is Medication Assisted Treatment?
Put simply, MAT is a treatment that utilizes FDA approved anti-craving medication and couples it with counseling and behavioral therapies to take a whole patient approach to treatment.
Navigating The Waves Of Finding The Right Drug & Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
We have put together a checklist of what to look for in a drug and alcohol rehabilitation to help maneuver the murky waters of modern-day addiction treatment services.
“I Can Handle It”: How to Help a Loved One Suffering From Addiction Who’s in Denial
Denial is one of the most common roadblocks in getting help for an addiction. Many like to believe that they have control of the problem, that they can stop at any time as if nothing has happened. But that is far from the truth. So what can you do to help loved ones from accepting […]
Relapsed? Don’t Give Up Hope!
Ok, you’ve relapsed. Right now, you may feel defeated, thinking you will never maintain sobriety. You may think you’re alone in this world and telling anyone about your fall will cause shame and disgust. Might as well go back to your old habits, right? Stop thinking like this! For many, relapse is part of the […]
Helping Your Loved One Fight Their Addiction
It’s hard watching a loved one suffer, fighting a losing battle against drugs and alcohol. You’ve done all you could — bargaining, pleading, even threatening that they get the help needed to end the pain. You’ve done all you can, but it still falls on deaf ears. Is there some way to get your loved […]
Tell Your Story: Chamber Member First Horizon Desert Recovery Shares Warm Success
As it appeared in the HB Business Journal Every good business owner knows there are metrics for measuring success. Most often when we think along those lines, we immediately go to the bottom line in our profit and loss statements to determine the value and productivity of our company. The deficiency in this line of […]
Can I Die From Alcohol Detox (Withdrawal)?
If you consume alcohol heavily for months or years, you may suffer both physical and mental problems when you quit or honestly cut back on consumption. It is called alcohol detox or detoxification, and the symptoms can range from mild to serious. The term detoxification, itself is a partial misnomer as the process does not […]
Am I A Functioning Alcoholic?
If you are drinking more than the daily or weekly limit, you are at risk. Therefore, you can have a fantastic outside life, with a well-paying job, home, family, social circle, and still be a functioning alcoholic.
First Horizon Desert Recovery Partners with Drug Free Anaheim
First Horizon Desert Recovery participated in the Quarterly Collaboration for Social Model Recovery System’s Drug Free Anaheim on Thursday, November 9th. Colin Womer, Project Coordinator for Social Model Recovery’s Drug Free Anaheim, presented their findings within the last quarter, and recognized the attendees who help support this program. “My program is dependent on all treatment […]
How Insurance Companies are Fighting the Addiction Crisis
Insurance companies are taking a bigger stance on drug abuse, but just how are health insurance companies fighting the addiction crisis?