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Resources Why 90 Day Programs Are Better Than 30 Day Programs 3 min readUpdated Feb 2024Medically reviewed by Pacific Bay Recovery Clinical Team Deciding to go to rehab is a big decision. However, it is the first step of recovery: admitting you need help. You … Read more

Resources How is it Best to Treat a Dual Diagnosis? 3 min readUpdated Jan 2017Medically reviewed by Pacific Bay Recovery Clinical Team Dual diagnosis treatment is a new concept in the field of addiction therapy and recovery. Up until the 1990s, people with mental health … Read more

Resources Alcohol Consumption And Abuse 1 min readUpdated Feb 2024Medically reviewed by Pacific Bay Recovery Clinical Team Drinking alcohol is not always a problem. People often drink to relax, socialize and celebrate.  But alcohol’s effects vary from person to person, depending on – Intake Frequency … Read more

Resources The Chicken or Egg Story – Substance Abuse and Mental Health Disorders 2 min readUpdated Feb 2024Medically reviewed by Pacific Bay Recovery Clinical Team A highly successful approach to addiction that involves both dealing with substance abuse and mental health, dual diagnosis treatment is … Read more

Resources The Ultimate Addiction Recovery Guide 1 min readUpdated Oct 2024Medically reviewed by Pacific Bay Recovery Clinical Team Addiction is a disease that needs complete treatment like any other disease. Once you decide to seek help for your substance abuse problem, there are certain steps … Read more

Resources Addiction – A Disease 1 min readUpdated Feb 2024Medically reviewed by Pacific Bay Recovery Clinical Team Addiction changes the brain in many ways, altering a person’s views about his/her priorities. These result in compulsive behaviors that take over the ability to make logical decisions … Read more

Resources You May Be Addicted To Your Pain Killer 1 min readUpdated Feb 2024Medically reviewed by Pacific Bay Recovery Clinical Team Many people who suffer from chronic pain become dependent on pain medication. Prescription drug addiction is a growing concern in the United States where … Read more

Resources Are You Addicted? 4 min readUpdated Feb 2024Medically reviewed by Pacific Bay Recovery Clinical Team Do you find yourself taking drugs or drinking alcohol excessively? Do your friends or family constantly talk to you about drugs or alcohol problems? Do you crave drugs or … Read more

Resources Long-Term Luxury Rehab 3 min readUpdated Feb 2024Medically reviewed by Pacific Bay Recovery Clinical Team Society’s affluent population often seeks private rehabilitation (rehab) facilities, also called long-term luxury rehab, for safety purposes. It is hard to focus on your treatment and recovery with the … Read more

Resources After Care for Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery 3 min readUpdated Feb 2024Medically reviewed by Pacific Bay Recovery Clinical Team Making it through an entire drug and/or alcohol rehabilitation (rehab) program is a major accomplishment. Many patients suffer from anxiety before leaving an inpatient … Read more