Southern California Rehabilitation Center

To better aid the Los Angeles Community, the Jewish Home, has recently extended their services to include short term rehabilitation care. Open to community admissions the Ida Kayne Transitional Care Unit will serve individuals who are rehabilitating from an illness or accident.

Read more about the Rehabilitation center from Jewocity.com below:

Los Angeles Jewish Adds Rehab Services

posted Feb 25, 2013

‘The Jewish Home’s interdisciplinary team approach to recovery and wellness combines onsite medical care, prescribed therapies, personal coaching and counseling, and high quality nutrition.

Rehabilitative care residents have access to the high-quality services and programs offered at the Jewish Home. “All of our programs incorporate the Home’s nationally acclaimed model of comprehensive care and treatment by attending to the needs of the whole person in a calm nurturing environment,” says Molly Forrest , CEO-President of the Jewish Home.

Founded in 1912, the world-renowned Los Angeles Jewish Home is one of the foremost multi-level senior-living communities in the United States and the largest single-source provider of senior housing in Los Angeles. In total, the Home annually serves more than 1,700 seniors through our extraordinary continuum of services. Each year, more than 1,200 women and men are cared for in-residence on two village campuses, with services including independent-living “Neighborhood Home” accommodations, residential care, skilled nursing care, acute psychiatric care, and Alzheimer’s disease and dementia care.”

Read the full article “Los Angeles Jewish Adds Rehab Services“

Jewocity informs its readers of other thriving rehabilitation centers in Los Angeles such as Morningside Recovery, which focuses on addiction rehabilitation.

Dealing With Heroin Addiction & Finding Heroin Recovery

Heroin Addiction Treatment – Finding Help at Morningside Recovery

Dealing with heroin addiction and finding heroin recovery is extremely important since heroin is the most highly addictive drug there is out there. To make matters worse, addiction to Heroin, or diacetylmorphine is on the rise. Being addicted to heroin can wreak havoc on any person who uses it as well as cause many difficulties for the communities or towns where the drug is used and sold. Morningside Recovery understands this problem and is working together with experts to address and combat this epidemic. Authorities all over are facing a huge outbreak and have seen the number of those dealing heroin as well as the number of users rise quite significantly lately. One of the biggest concerns for many is the rise in teen drug abuse for heroin.

Heroin is found in the plant opium poppy. There are several names heroin is known for such as ‘smack, horse, H, morphine diacetate, brown, dope, black, diamorphine and some others. Just like cocaine addiction, heroin can take over a person’s life and destroy it completely. Morningside Recovery experts and doctors use these facts and statistics to help them gain better awareness into the drug problem which they implement in their inpatient drug rehab programs. Here is a recent video which came out on the news regarding the rise and increasing problem the police, community and those addicted to heroin are facing.

Dealing With Heroin Addiction & Finding Heroin Recovery

There are several ways to use heroin once a person begins to abuse the dope. Most begin by inhaling, sniffing it (just like cocaine) or smoking it. Most users will then graduate to injecting it directly into their veins which causes an increase in the feeling of euphoria and high. However, shooting heroin ends up causing many problems for the addict, increases the addiction and opens the door to catching and spreading other diseases such as HIV and hepatitis via needle sharing.

Any dependency can be hard on the user as well as their family members or loved ones. This is why dealing with heroin addiction and finding heroin recovery can end up meaning the difference between life and death for some in numerous cases. Just like other substances, heroin can destroy a person not only mentally and emotionally but also physically. The heroin effects can be disturbing once a person is addicted completely. Those who use the drug for a few years have seen their teeth completely fall out, their bones become weak as well as experience of kidney and other organ failures.

There are several signs of a heroin addict which you should be aware of and/or on the lookout for if you suspect someone you care about or know is using. These include symptoms of heroin withdrawal or mannerisms during usage.

Constantly being hard to find or spending time “out” without reason
Dozing off as if falling in and out of sleep
Diminished or lack of participation in work or school
Vomiting, shaking and restlessness (during withdrawal or in need for a fix)
Decrease in personal hygiene; not showering or changing clothes as much.
constricted or “pinpoint” pupils
Not having money all the time or unexplained expenditures

If you know someone that has begun to use heroin or suspect a person of heroin addiction then do not wait until they become completely dependent before seeking help. The longer you wait, the more dangerous and harder it will become for them to stop using the drug. Also, it can end up killing you or the addict faster than any other drug out there; especially once the user begins shooting it or injecting it into their veins. The reason for this is because during this phase is when most of the drug overdoses occur. Dealing with heroin addiction and finding heroin recovery is something that should be done immediately. Morningside Recovery can help. You can read more on The Dangers of Addiction in this article.

Characteristics of Borderline Personality Disorder Symptoms

Narcissistic Personality Disorder Treatment – Morningside Recovery

We’ve all heard of “borderline personality disorder treatment.” What is the disorder, and what are the characteristics of borderline personality disorder symptoms? Morningside Recovery and other mental health clinics treat this problem every day. However, it’s not such an easy one to understand.

First of all, borderline personality disorder (BPD) does have a confusing name. The real illness doesn’t always include a second “personality” that a person switches into. That type of problem is often part of “multiple personality disorder.” But BPD can be just as severe. The main symptom is emotional overreaction to the highs and lows of life. A promotion at work may make someone with BPD absolutely thrilled. Other changes in life, such as the loss of a distant friend, may cause major depression. These extreme reactions to normal changes in life can be dangerous. Those with BPD often become prone to self-harm and even suicide due to these mood swings. Therefore BPD is one of the more serious psychological disorders, along with things like chronic major depression and paranoid schizophrenia. Clinics such as Morningside Recovery are needed to identify characteristics of borderline personality disorder symptoms. Morningside Recovery has experts available to help you with cognitive behavioral therapy if needed. There are many other illnesses out there. You can find a complete Mental Diseases List here.

Characteristics of Borderline Personality Disorder Symptoms

Mental health is important for everyone, but for those with BPD, it’s especially important. Controlling life situations, to avoid immense emotional trauma, is important. But so is getting real treatment to correct or at least understand the root of the problem. The disorder often looks like bipolar disorder. And it demonstrates general symptoms of depression. So it takes a true expert to accurately diagnose and help someone deal with BPD. A personality disorder test is often used in the diagnosis. You can check out What Is Cognitive Behavior Therapy? for further insight.

If you or someone you know needs borderline personality disorder treatment, be sure to find a licensed clinic such as Morningside Recovery that you can trust. We have helped many people in our facility with these kinds of illnesses so our staff is very knowledgeable as well as prepared to help you or your loved one. The characteristics of borderline personality disorder symptoms vary from individual to individual. Someone’s life could be on the line, or, at the very least, someone’s stability and happiness. Morningside Recovery and other clinics can help.

Morningside Recovery Treating Masturbation Addiction

Morningside Recovery is Southern California’s leading rehabilitation center, which provides specific treatments that cover the entire spectrum of addictions, which includes the gamut of sex addictions. Morningside Recovery recently made headlines with a survey they conducted on the specific sex addiction of maladaptive and chronic masturbation.

The survey entitled “Excessive Masturbation: Do you have a Hand up on the Average American?” question 1,100 men and women between ages 21 and 35.

Read a portion of the survey results from counselheal.com below:

Excessive Masturbation May Put Your Relationship at Risk

Makini Brice

March 5, 2013

“…According to the study, 20.4 percent of respondents masturbated three times a day or more. Meanwhile, 48 percent of respondents believed that their masturbation frequency was below average, 45.4 percent thought that they masturbated on an average basis and 6 percent believed that they masturbated more often than average. 45.4 percent of respondents believed that masturbation could lead to problems in their relationship. Of the respondents, 18.3 percent said that they were extremely or very ashamed of their habit, while 23.8 percent said that they were slightly or somewhat ashamed of their masturbation.

“I think the most interesting part of the survey is that 20.4% of respondents masturbate 3 or more times per day. That’s a high number of respondents, and that amount of masturbation could cause serious problems in a relationship, especially if it interferes with either person’s ability to experience pleasure with a partner,” Dr. Elizabeth Waterman, a psychologist at Morningside Recovery, said in a statement. “This is precisely why we found it important to survey the average American and come to an overall conclusion that excessive Masturbation is overlooked in addiction recovery…”

Read the full article Excessive Masturbation May Put Your Relationship at Risk

Morningside Recovery basis their treatment approach on the belief that each addiction is unique. Effective treatment requires a sensitive understanding of the addiction and the individual who struggles with it. This survey helps better equip Morningside to offer such effective treatment. Those who feel that they may be struggling with an addiction to masturbation or those who feel they are in a relationship strained by addiction to masturbation can contact Morningside Recovery for help.

Pokerstars endorses Morningside Recovery

Jenny Woo, senior international correspondent for the news site Gambling911.com recently interviewed Dr. Elizabeth Waterman. Dr. Waterman is an addiction expert who provides counseling at Morningside Recovery, southern California’s most prestigious rehabilitation center. Following the interview, PokerStars, the largest online poker website in the world, launched a campaign to bring awareness to the problem of gambling addiction. PokerStars encourage their patrons to seek professional help if they are struggling with an addiction to gambling, referring them to Morningside Recovery.

Read a portion of Gambling911’s article below:

PokerStars Now Refers Poker Players to Morningside Recovery After G911 Story.

by Ace

February 18, 2013

“..We feel it is important to get the word out,” noted Gambling911.com Head Payton O’Brien. “Gambling911.com prides itself on being a responsible news organization while understanding its reader base consists heavily of gamblers, some of whom will ultimately become degenerates, if they are not already.”

One degenerate is none other than poker great Eric Lindgren, who checked himself into Morningside after reading Woo’s piece.

“I’ve had a gambling problem for a long time and I’ve finally got the opportunity to address it,” said Lindgren during his two-week stay at Morningside Recovery…”

Read the full article “PokerStars Now Refers Poker Players to Morningside Recovery After G911 Story.”

Morningside Recovery provides a specially tailored program for gambling addictions. While Morningside’s gambling addiction treatment program involves 12 step groups and incorporates familial and social support systems, the majority of the therapy focuses on the individual. Morningside understands that each addiction is unique, therefore each treatment plan will be personally adapted to the individual.

The Dangers of Facebook Addiction

Overcoming Facebook Addiction – Morningside Recovery

The dangers of Facebook addiction are many and Morningside Recovery is taking the time to analyze this problem in this article. Facebook: almost everyone uses it these days, from teenagers to middle-aged adults. Even young children and older senior citizens are logging on. With such a popular appeal, this revolutionary way of connecting people has led to some abuse. Some check it far too frequently, which allows it to interfere with their social lives, ability to focus, self-esteem and overall mental health. Some people may ask that is Facebook addiction real or just a fad? Is it something you can in fact become addicted to? The answer is alarming and simply YES!

“Am I addicted to Facebook?” This is a common question, especially among teens, and it’s an important one. Treatment centers such as Morningside Recovery often recommend quitting the practice “cold turkey” if it interferes too much with real life. Eventually, some people start to care more about Facebook “friends” than real relationships, and the results can be disastrous. There are many Facebook addiction signs to be on the lookout for. Being more interested in interacting with people on your Facebook rather than the ones you know for real is just one of them. As humans, we are social creatures. Without meaningful, physical interaction with other people, we cannot maintain a proper level of mental health. Spending time on Facebook may give someone a sense of connection with others, but in the long run, relying on these interactions can be very dangerous. Often, it’s necessary to contact a treatment center such as Morningside Recovery, a psychologist or other addiction specialist. The dangers of Facebook addiction should not be underestimated.

The typical Facebook addict is often unaware that he or she uses the website too much. This person may check a Smartphone for Facebook updates during college or high school classes, at important work presentations, or even when interacting with loved ones. These types of antisocial behavior tend to escalate and lead to a disconnectedness that hurts relationships over time. It is important to seek real help if you suspect an addiction to Facebook, even though this may sound strange to those who think the it’s harmless or just a fun waste of time.

The Dangers of Facebook Addiction

Facebook addiction statistics are startling. Over the past few years, even before the company went public, user activity on the site was much higher than any other site on the Web. Many users log up to five or more hours a day browsing Facebook. This is an unhealthy amount of time that signals a real addiction. More and more people are succumbing to the temptation of browsing “friends” and their online activities rather than living real life. You can also read People Addicted to Facebook to be more informed on this subject.

As part of the treatment process, Morningside Recovery and other treatment centers may isolate the individual away from the Internet, so that Facebook and other time-wasters are no longer a temptation. Like most things in the world, Facebook is acceptable in moderation but extremely unhealthy when used far too much. The dangers of Facebook addiction can be devastating, so focus on the real world and maintain responsible social media usage.

Bipolar Disorder Treatment Tips

borderline personality disorder

Bipolar disorder hurts millions of Americans. Yet even in 2013, some don’t know what it is. Many think that it is just depression. But it is a complex problem with many treatments. Counselors at Morningside Recovery and other clinics have been treating the issue for decades.

The truth of bipolar disorder is that it is its own mental illness. Like other mental health problems, it affects the life of the person in a big way. The word “bipolar” means two poles, or two extremes. The person has “mania,” an energetic feeling, part of the time. Note that this is not always a happy state. It can be a very nervous one. When not “manic,” the person is often depressed. This switch can be frequent and painful.

Bipolar Disorder Treatment Tips From Morningside Recovery

Morningside Recovery also notes that bipolar disorder often is not diagnosed. Many people think they are “fine” with these extremes, and many friends think so too. But periods of depression can lead to poor decisions and failure to keep up with daily life. They can even lead to suicide. So it’s wise to seek help if you or someone you know may be bipolar.

This mental illness has become more common in recent decades. Some mental illnesses have become less common. While experts aren’t sure why, the stress of the 21st century and late 20th century is part of the problem. With the Internet, the mobile phone, and so on, we are always tied to many stimuli. Getting away or feeling like oneself can be a real chore.

Bipolar disorder is a serious disorder, and so is the treatment. It generally involves long sessions of counseling. But it can proceed at the pace that is best for the individual. Be sure to get help today if you or someone you know might have this disorder. A life could be on the line, or at least someone’s happiness.

OCD: A Mental Illness

Is OCD Considered A Mental Illness?

In today’s world, almost everyone wonders at some point if he or she has a mental illness. And it’s no surprise: there are numerous shows on television, textbooks in schools, and websites online that list the many disorders that hurt Americans every day. Let’s take a special look at ODC, a mental illness with countless big and small consequences. With OCD, as with other problematic disorders, it’s necessary to contact a trained psychologist or treatment center (such as Morningside Recovery) so that treatment may begin.

OCD stands for obsessive compulsive disorder, and both “obsession” and “compulsion” play a big part in it. Someone acts in an “obsessive” manner when they fixate on small things, such as the number of times he or she flips a light switch before leaving a room or checks the lock on the door. Acting “compulsively” means that the person becomes preoccupied with issues of little importance. This obsessive disorder is a major problem for many Americans and can affects any one from a young child to a senior citizen, note specialists at Morningside Recovery. You can go here for a breakdown of a complete Mental Diseases List.

OCD: A Mental Illness

To treat OCD, a mental illness with traits similar to other any other type anxiety disorder, it’s important to get to the root of the problem. What is causing this consuming insecurity, or the strange behavior that doesn’t seem to serve a purpose? Generally OCD manifests itself when someone feels he can’t control certain parts of his life and turns to controlling things that don’t really matter instead. Worrying too much about these small things can mean distraction from the real world. It can also result in problems interacting with others, getting to work, social functions, and things that do matter. You can visit Helpguide.org for more information on Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

OCD, a mental illness with drastic consequences, should be treated by real professionals. If you suspect that you or a loved one might have this illness, contact a professional immediately. Get in touch with a treatment center such as Morningside Recovery or schedule an appointment with an individual psychologist.

Does Your Loved One Have An Addiction?

How To Help a Loved One With Addiction

Today, Morningside Recovery is posting a question many people are sometimes afraid to ask or admit to: Does Your Loved One Have An Addiction? No one likes to have to admit that they know that a loved one has a substance abuse problem, or even a compulsion for certain behaviors. Sometimes, it’s just an aching suspicion that you have. Other times, the signs of addiction are as obvious as the day is long. If you feel that your loved one needs to address their issues, and if you want to help them change, it’s a good idea to consider the following steps as a guide.

1 Look for signs of addiction. Does your loved one display a need to use certain substances? Has the quality of his or her life deteriorated because of their love of a certain activity or drug? Has your loved one started to push away old friends and family due to their use? Has your loved one become more secretive? If so, your loved one may have an addiction. Remember – addiction isn’t always a substance. Look at these common addictions for examples of other ways a person can be an addict and what affect it can have in this article 5 Addictions Secretly Straining Relationships

2 See how severe the signs of addiction are. There are, in some very rare cases, people who see signs of addiction when there really is no addiction to be seen. You need to make sure that you aren’t making up things in your mind, and you also need to make sure that your loved one actually does need help. The more worrying the signs, the more urgent it is that they seek help. After all, it is possible to have managed substance use (such as a drink per week) without it becoming an addiction. Here are some signs that their substance use or their behavior is getting out of control: You can also use this as a reference to help illustrate to your loved one that they may need help. Read more on When You Should Seek Help For Drug Addiction

Does Your Loved One Have An Addiction?

3 Talk to a professional about hosting an intervention. Sometimes, you will need to call in a professional to help talk your friend or family member into seeking help. An intervention is supposed to be a wake up call to the person with the problem that should help spark them into seeking help. Talking to a counselor at Morningside can be the best way to go about setting up an intervention, especially since it is one of our specialties. Check out intervention information here:

Sometimes, it can take an intervention or even hitting a major event in order to realize that an addiction is taking over one’s life. Although you yourself cannot force them into rehabilitation against their will (or force them to stop their addictions), you can help them make the decision to seek out the help and change their life for the better. So, if you can try to help your loved one overcome their addiction, why not do it today?

Mental Diseases List

Morningside Recovery Examines the Mental Diseases List

Morningside Recovery and its professional staff have put together a Mental Diseases list to help people be aware of them and/or determine whether or not they or someone they know has any of the symptoms present for any of these diseases. There are many people who want to know whether they or their loved ones have a true mental illness and with such list in place, it is easier to find out. A mental diseases list can help you to discover whether real symptoms are present. A trusted clinic or facility, such as Morningside Recovery, is the best way to diagnose an illness. However, it can be wise to first take a look at a list and see if your (or your loved one’s) symptoms seem to match.

Here’s a brief part of the mental diseases list:

1. Alcohol dependence – a major problem for many, which can cause crippling or life-threatening cravings and changes in the body.

2. Anxiety disorder – symptoms include nervousness and a tendency to avoid all social situations.

3. Autism – a major disorder that impairs learning, speech, and social functioning, especially common among children of the last few generations.

4. Depression – symptoms include avoidance of social situations, a general lack of interest in life, and thoughts of suicide.

5. Schizophrenia – not always the “multiple personality” problem many think it is–that’s Multiple Personality Disorder! Schizophrenia comes with a feeling of “being in your own head” and often intense paranoia and disconnectedness from the world.

6. Alzheimer’s – symptoms include the slow degradation of memory and functioning; this commonly affects the elderly population.

7. Attention Deficit Disorder – a serious disease that can cripple a child’s (or adult’s) ability to focus and learn.

8. Agoraphobia – fear of open spaces and being out of the house.

9. Bipolar disorder – a tendency to shift from happiness or high energy (mania) to depression and lack of interest in things.

10. Dysthymia – a low-level form of depression that affects many people.

You can see the full list here in this article titled Complete Mental Diseases List – Morningside Recovery.

Mental Diseases List

Keep an eye out for these symptoms in yourself and your loved ones and friends. Depression, for instance, is extremely common these days, and symptoms of depression vary from person to person. Therefore, be sure to narrow things down according to the symptoms. If you think you or a loved one may have depression, head to a psychologist, medical doctor, or treatment center such as Morningside Recovery right away. Depression tends to get worse over time, and can be life-threatening.

Examining and browsing through the entire mental diseases list will help you be better informed about the illnesses which could affect you or a loved at any time. Other major types of illnesses to review include personality disorder and obsessive compulsive disorder. Obsessive compulsive disorder, or OCD, is extremely common these days, given the anxiety we all tend to feel in the hustle and bustle of life in the 21st century. Be sure that you or your loved one is checked out by a true professional if certain symptoms seem common. Examples are repeating certain actions a set number of times, a need to be “in control” of small things that don’t matter, or other such “obsessive” behaviors.

You may want to read Morningside Recovery Examines Mental Illness Discrimination which deals with many issues those affected by illnesses face each day.

In the end, only a true professional or treatment center, such as Morningside Recovery, can help someone with a mental illness or anyone of the many mental diseases found on the list. Make sure you or your loved one get the necessary help.