History is full of stories about people who drank too much, depicting “partying” all the time – such as with the Greek deity Bacchus. Or its counter-opposite is portraying them as needy and homeless. The reality is that many people who need alcohol addiction treatment fall somewhere in between these two extremes. During the COVID-19…
Overcoming alcohol addiction may result in withdrawal symptoms. Here’s what you need to know about the alcohol withdrawal symptoms timeline. In this article, we’re taking a closer look at the alcohol withdrawal symptoms timeline so you know what to expect. Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms Timeline Can Vary For Each Individual Addiction to alcohol can have detrimental…
The image of someone that’s struggling with an addiction to alcohol often seems to be someone that is, well, struggling. We tend to think of them in dirty clothes, unable to move out of bed, drinking only very early in the morning, not holding down their job, and so forth. Yes, there are many people…
“So, what is wellness?” That is a question frequently asked at our drug and alcohol rehab center in Westlake Village. The U.C. Davis quote we have on our site explains: “wellness is an active process of becoming aware of and making choices toward a healthy and fulfilling life. Wellness is more than being free from illness;…
Simply staying sober might not actually be quality sober living. Certainly, living sober is better than the alternative. But, there’s more to life than just staying sober. At PCI Centers, we work with our residents on wellness. Changing previous behavior is a major portion of that, stopping the negative habits and traits that might have…
There’s nothing easy about detox. It can be difficult, taking a toll on the body. However, it’s a necessary step. There’s a reason that it’s the first step in alcohol treatment: it flushes the alcohol out of the body’s system. Detox ensures that you’ll be watched over by trained, medical professionals. They’ll carefully monitor you…
We’ve found that many common assumptions about detox are incorrect. Often, when you see a person in detox on TV or in the movies, they’re handcuffed to a bed, thrashing around, and so forth. That’s very far from the truth. While detox can be a difficult, challenging process, it’s actually nothing like that. Here at…
“Do I really need residential treatment?” That’s a question we’re often asked by those who are going through the recovery process. We absolutely understand why folks ask us this. With our busy lives, so much to do between familial responsibilities, work, and the like, it can seem genuinely onerous to have to put everything on…
Detox is the first step on the road to recovery. It’s also one of the more difficult ones. Whether you’re seeking drug or alcohol treatment in Thousand Oaks or Westlake Village, we can alleviate some of the harsher aspects of the treatment. The goals of detox are to stabilize the client’s system, while removing the…
