Pandemic blamed for Oregon’s 40% increase in drug overdose deaths
Oregon saw a nearly 40% increase in overdose deaths this year, a jump that’s similar to the trend nationwide. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention blames the increase on COVID-19. It said the pandemic has hit people already struggling with substance abuse disorders hard. CDC figures show Oregon reported 580 deaths from drug overdoses […]
Five overdose calls, including two deadly cases, hit Oxnard police in 10-hour stretch
Oxnard authorities responded to five overdose calls — including two fatal incidents — during a 10-hour stretch starting Tuesday afternoon. The cluster of cases prompted the Oxnard Police Department to issue a news release that included resources for people struggling with opioid addiction. The spate of calls started around 3:35 p.m. Tuesday when police and […]
Drug Overdose Deaths in 2020 on Track to Break Record
The Deadliest Year In the History of U.S. Drug Use While over 300,000 Americans and counting have died from COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic, another public-health disaster is taking more lives than ever before: drug overdoses. Overdose deaths in 2019 were significantly higher than 2018, jumping from 67,367 deaths in 2018 to 70,630 […]
The Best Mental Health Treatment Center in Southern California
Oak Forest Recovery Center is the best Mental Health Treatment Center in Los Angeles, Southern California. We help you with mental health through comprehensive treatment programs. Our intention is for clients to get better as they begin to understand trauma and how it has affected their lives. Clinical sessions help clients learn important skills for […]
What is Sober Living Homes?
Sober Living Homes that are free from drugs and alcohol. Oak Forest Recovery is an addiction treatment center that offers High Structure Sober Living Homes, Drug & Alcohol Rehab Centers. A complete recovery ecosystem consisting of 5 gender specific sober livings and mental health/ trauma focused treatment center consisting of PHP & IOP levels of […]
When Does Drug Use Become an Addiction?
Drug addiction is a complex and chronic brain disease. People who have a drug addiction experience compulsive, sometimes uncontrollable, craving for their drug of choice. Typically, they will continue to seek and use drugs in spite of experiencing extremely negative consequences as a result of using. Characteristics of Addiction According to the National Institute on […]
Can Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Treat Addiction?
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a psychotherapy approach that can be used to help treat substance use disorders. CBT is commonly used to treat depression, anxiety disorders, phobias, and other mental disorders, but it has also been shown to be valuable in treating alcoholism and drug addiction. This is especially true when it’s part of […]
How Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) Works?
Rational emotive behavior therapy, also known as REBT, is a type of cognitive-behavioral therapy developed by psychologist Albert Ellis. REBT is focused on helping clients change irrational beliefs. The Basic Steps of REBT In order to better understand how REBT looks, it is important to take a closer look at the therapeutic process itself. Identify […]
Overview of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is a type of cognitive-behavioral therapy. Its main goals are to teach people how to live in the moment, develop healthy ways to cope with stress, regulate their emotions, and improve their relationships with others. DBT can help people who have difficulty with emotional regulation or are exhibiting self-destructive behaviors (eating […]
What Is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a type of psychotherapeutic treatment that helps people learn how to identify and change destructive or disturbing thought patterns that have a negative influence on behavior and emotions. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on changing the automatic negative thoughts that can contribute to and worsen emotional difficulties, depression, and anxiety. These […]