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XANAX Addiction and Treatment How Addictive is This Common Benzodiazepine? Some people abuse Xanax for recreational purposes due to the high that it creates. However, doing this is very dangerous and can lead to many adverse side effects. Alprazolam is very addictive and should only be taken in recommended doses prescribed by a medical professional.... If you or some you love shows signs of addiction, it’s essential to get the help needed. There are many resources and treatment options available that can help address addiction. Learn more here: https://irishealing.com/xanax-addiction-treatment/ #Addiction #Recovery #DualDiagnosis #Trauma #MentalHealth #IrisHealing

COCAINE ABUSE Recover with Addiction Treatment When dealing with a cocaine addiction, it’s important to get the help needed to properly recover, as long-term use of this drug can have many negative effects on the mind and body. It isn’t always easy to tell that there is a problem. However, there are signs and symptoms you can look for to determine if there is an addiction. Signs of addiction may be physical, mental, or behavioral.... Learn more here: https://irishealing.com/cocaine-addiction-abuse-and-treatm/ #Addiction #Recovery #DualDiagnosis #Trauma #MentalHealth #IrisHealing

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FENTANYL Addiction Treatment in Woodland Hills, California The main danger of fentanyl is its potency. Fentanyl is known to be up to 100 times stronger than morphine and just a small dose can have a large effect. When taken illegally, fentanyl’s side effects can be even more dangerous as the doses and production won’t be regulated like it is in a medical setting. Many drug dealers also combine fentanyl with other drugs which makes it even more dangerous. ... Since this drug only takes a small dose to create strong effects, it is often combined with drugs such as heroin to make them cheaper. Some people may buy drugs illegally and not know that fentanyl is combined with them. This can lead to a fentanyl overdose as someone may take a larger amount than their body can handle. Learn more here: https://irishealing.com/fentanyl-addiction-and-treatment/ #Addiction #Recovery #DualDiagnosis #Trauma #MentalHealth #IrisHealing

SLEEP DISORDERS and Addiction Understanding Sleep and Its Connection to Health Sleep is a basic human need that is essential for maintaining good physical and mental health. Many people roll over, night after night, wondering, why can’t I sleep? Difficulties sleeping can come from many sources, such as stress, mental health issues, poor diet, sleep disorders, and addiction. Many of these issues can go together and cause difficulty sleeping. We’ll focus on the combination of... sleep disorders and addiction, how each can adversely impact life, and ways you can treat both a sleep disorder and addiction. Learn more here: https://irishealing.com/sleep-disorders-and-addiction/ #Addiction #Recovery #DualDiagnosis #Trauma #MentalHealth #IrisHealing

Domestic Violence and Substance Abuse Substance abuse and domestic violence are strongly linked, and many domestic violence crimes are related to substance abuse. Substance abuse and domestic violence share common factors such as a loss of control, the worsening of abuse over time, denial and shame surround the behavior, and continued behavior despite negative consequences. The risk of domestic violence also increases when both partners have substance abuse disorders because ...the victim may not understand how much danger they’re really in, will have a harder time defending themselves physically, and may be less likely to report the violence for fear that they will get in trouble if they are using illicit substances. To get out of an abusive relationship, it is also important to seek treatment for substance abuse and address the abusive cycle of substance abuse and domestic violence. Learn more here: https://irishealing.com/domestic-violence-and-substance-ab/ #Addiction #Recovery #DualDiagnosis #Trauma #MentalHealth #IrisHealing

ACEs Impact on Substance Abuse Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are negative and potentially traumatic events and experiences that occur during childhood. The more ACEs a child experiences, the more likely they are to suffer negatively in adulthood. One of the major ways in which ACEs present problems later in life is substance abuse development. ... Whether they be alcohol or illicit drugs such as heroin or cocaine, substances are frequently used as coping strategies for stress and mental health issues. They might make you feel better temporarily, but in the long-term can lead to dependence and substance abuse disorders. Learn more here: https://irishealing.com/aces-impact-on-substance-abuse/ #Addiction #Recovery #DualDiagnosis #Trauma #MentalHealth #IrisHealing

What is Fentanyl Addiction? Fentanyl is a prescription medication that belongs to the opioids drug class. Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid which means it was made in a lab to produce similar effects in the brain to opiates. Fentanyl has effects that are similar to morphine, but it’s 50 to 100 times more potent.1 The main reason why fentanyl is prescribed is for severe pain, especially after surgery. This drug may also be prescribed to treat pain in cases where tolerance to oth...er opioids has developed. In its prescription form, fentanyl is known by brand names such as Actiq, Duragesic, and Sublimaze. This drug is also used illegally for recreational purposes due to the high it can create. Common street names for this drug are: Apache Dance Fever Friend Goodfellas Jackpot Murder 8 Tango & Cash. Fentanyl is considered to be a schedule II-controlled substance because it does have medical uses, but it also has a high risk of addiction.

Meet one of the allstars of the Iris Healing team, Joe Marino. Joe is a proud veteran who served in the United States Army from 2007 to 2012. Shortly after returning home from his tour of duty in Iraq, he decided to relocate from Pennsylvania to California in January of 2013. After moving to California, Joe realized that he needed to make some changes in his life and began his process of recovery. About a year into his sobriety, he was employed as a sober living manager, and ...remained in that position until he was hired at Iris Healing. Joe very quickly proved himself to be incredibly devoted to the clients he was serving at Iris, and was promoted to Program Director in 2019. Joe is also very active in the recovery community and regularly attends 12 step meetings, continues to work with a sponsor, and sponsors many others. In his free time, Joe enjoys watching sports, playing both card games and video games, and loves spending time with his dog, Pablo. . . . . #healingteam #dreamteam #irishealing #traumarecovery #losangeles #irishealing #woodlandhills #treatment See more

WHAT IS TRAUMA INFORMED CARE? Trauma informed care, developed by Dr. Robert Anda and Dr. Vincent Felitti, is a form of holistic healthcare. Trauma informed care is based on the high likelihood that a patient has experienced a traumatic event at some point in their lives. Definition: Trauma informed care is a patient-centric medical outlook for dealing with potential trauma history and avoidance of traumatic relapses. Trauma informed care is not used to treat a specific type of trauma but to treat patients who have undergone any traumatic event.

Dr. Christian Vincent has a passion for the treatment of trauma and dissociative disorders. Her clinical work is informed by an extensive knowledge of depth psychology, where soul and psyche come together for deep healing and transformation. She received a Masters in Counseling Psychology and Doctorate in Depth Psychology with specialization in psychotherapy from Pacifica Graduate Institute. Her areas of research include dissociative identity disorder, complicated grief, and ...the demon lover complex. . . . . #therapy #irishealing #meettheteam #recoverywarriors #losangeles #woodlandhills See more

Benzodiazepines, sometimes called Benzos, are a class of psychoactive drugs. Benzodiazepines are man made drugs that cause mild to severe depression of the nerves in the brain as well as sedation. Benzodiazepines are prescribed for many different medical conditions such as anxiety, seizures, and panic disorders. Benzodiazepine drugs are habit forming and can lead to addiction if misused or abused over a long period of time. Some people may try to abuse benzos due to the sed...ative effects that are produced when these drugs interact with the brain. Misusing benzos can have many negative effects on the mind and body. . . . . #benzodiazapines #detox #treatment #recovery #irishealing #healingispossible See more

Sometimes all we need is someone to talk with. . . . .... . #berniemittens #bigbird #youvegotafriend #irishealing #woodlandhills #treatmentforall #mentalhealth See more

There is no one-size-fits-all drug or alcohol addiction treatment. At Iris Healing, we recognize that different therapies have varying effects on people depending on their unique circumstances.

Share this with someone who might benefit from a refresher on the link between stress and addiction, including relapse: Regularly occurring stress combined with drug use can escalate an addiction and cause prolonged drug use to cope with what they’re going through. Stress levels must be managed during recovery as it can be a cause of both relapse and treatment failure. Learn more: https://irishealing.com/stress-addiction/... #Addiction #Recovery #DualDiagnosis #Trauma #MentalHealth #IrisHealing

A complex psychiatric condition, once referred to as multiple personality disorder, Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) is often misunderstood and even considered, incorrectly, a myth in some circles. Research over the last 40 years has proven this condition is very real and can be the source of significant anguish and impairment in day-to-day life. This is especially true for victims of severe physical or sexual abuse during childhood. Though it’s difficult to know how many... people suffer from Dissociative Identity Disorder symptoms, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Health (DSM-5), the most widely used manual for diagnosing mental illnesses, estimates that around 1.5 percent of adults in the U.S. live with DID in a given year. . . . . #irishealing #DID #Therapyworks #dualdiagnosis #healing #woodlandhills See more

Is it Friday yet? This has been one hell of a week. Wishing everyone a happy and safe weekend. Remember - selfcare is the best kind of care. In these stressful and uncertain times be sure to be nice to yourself! . . . .... #selfcare #friyay #recovery #huskylove #recovery #losangeles #irishealing #weekend #wemadeit See more