Newport Beach Drug Rehab: Programs, Pricing & Fast Admissions
Key Takeaway: This blog outlines the full continuum of care offered at South Coast Behavioral Health in Newport Beach—medical detox, residential treatment, and intensive outpatient programs—designed to help with drug and alcohol addiction. It emphasizes same-day intake and confidential admissions, with insurance verification and major insurers accepted to make entry into treatment easier and more affordable. The facility […]
Alcohol Rehab in Newport Beach: Cost, Insurance & Admissions
Key Takeaway: Comprehensive Treatment Options: South Coast Behavioral Health in Newport Beach offers a full continuum of alcohol rehab care, including medical detox, residential treatment, and intensive outpatient programs (IOP), all centered around research-based therapy and holistic recovery. Insurance & Cost Transparency: Most PPO insurance plans cover part of treatment, and SCBH’s admissions team verifies […]
Do Edibles Show Up in Drug Tests?
What Are Edibles? Marijuana edibles are a type of cannabis product that is meant to be ingested through the mouth, rather than smoked or vaporized. They usually take the form of common food items (ex: “pot brownies,” “weed gummies,” etc.). These food items are infused with cannabinoids, such as THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) and/or CBD (cannabidiol), which […]
What Is an 8-Ball?
What Is an 8 Ball Slang For? Like dime bags, an 8 ball is a slang term for an amount of drugs: in this case, an eighth of an ounce (around 3.5 grams), usually of cocaine. It looks like a small, tightly wrapped package or small baggie of powder cocaine. While it doesn’t sound like […]
How to Overcome Shame and Guilt in Recovery
Shame and guilt are two self-conscious emotions that are typically seen as negative experiences. That being said, all people experience them. In fact, shame and guilt are incredibly common in addiction and recovery. It’s important to know about each emotion and how both can impact your sobriety. Understanding the difference between shame and guilt—and how […]
Art as Therapy: Does It Work?
In modern life, art has long been more than simple decoration—it serves deeper functions of art that touch both our mental and physical wellbeing. Philosophies of art, such as those Armstrong argue, remind us that the purpose of art is not only to capture the pleasures and sorrows of ordinary life, but also to enhance […]
Is High-Functioning Depression Really a Thing?
Living with high-functioning depression can be difficult, even when it isn’t always obvious to others. While people with high-functioning depression often manage daily activities and responsibilities, the signs and symptoms—such as low self-esteem, poor concentration, and low energy—can still take a toll on daily life. Unlike occasional sadness from stressful life events, depression in adults […]
Panic Attack vs Anxiety Attack: Are They Different?
Panic attacks and anxiety attacks are often used interchangeably, but attacks—what’s the difference? Understanding panic vs anxiety is an important step in protecting your mental wellbeing. While both can involve intense anxiety, racing heart, and other physical symptoms, the key difference lies in how panic and anxiety attacks happen and how long they last. People […]
Are Shrooms Addictive?
What Are Shrooms? “Shrooms” are a slang term for “magic mushrooms,” a type of mushroom with psychedelic effects. The technical term for these drugs pertains to the psychoactive substances found within them – principally psilocybin and psilocin. There are over 180 species of mushrooms that contain psilocybin or psilocin, with Psilocybe cubensis and Psilocybe semilanceata […]
Is It Okay to Take Buspirone and Alcohol?
What Is Buspirone? Buspirone, known by its brand name Buspar, is a medication primarily used to treat anxiety disorders. In particular, generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). Unlike some other medications used for anxiety, such as benzodiazepines, buspirone does not leave the user drowsy. It also has a lower risk of dependency. The way buspirone works is […]