Risk Factors and Treatment Options Addiction is a complex brain disorder and people with addiction experience a chemical imbalance in the brain that causes them to crave something despite the issues it can cause in their lives. Studies have shown that the brain of those with substance abuse experience changes that affect judgment, learning, memory,…
Addiction or substance abuse occurs when there is a chemical imbalance in the brain that affects the feelings of reward, motivation, and memory. The alcohol/drug or “reward” causes the body to develop cravings. Over time, those cravings can increase and cause a person to need more of that substance to get the same feeling or…
Note: As this information becomes available, we will continue to update this piece to ensure its accuracy and to provide additional resources. How to Keep Yourself Safe and How LVRC Is Responding by Brielle Moore, Central Recovery In December 2019, news of Coronavirus (COVID-19) surfaced. At first, it was a distant threat: only affecting China.…
What is Addiction? Substance abuse or “addiction” happens when there is a chemical imbalance in the brain, which affects the cognitive ability to control urges. It also alters the feeling of reward, motivation, and memory. The body starts to develop cravings for the alcohol, drug or other “reward” in order to function normally. When people…
Applauding MLB’s Efforts: Treatment Is Available By LVRC’s Chief Medical Officer, Mel Pohl, DFASAM Under a new drug policy, Major League Baseball announced that their players will be tested for opioids and cocaine. This will take effect at the beginning of spring training. The updated policy comes after the death of…
Best Foods For Your Mental Health Your mental health is important at every stage in your life, and the foods that you eat can affect how you feel every day. So, we have a few nutritional foods that can help you stay physically and psychologically healthy. Drinks Coffee has been known to help decrease depressive…
Ethical Standards and Principles at LVRC At Las Vegas Recovery Center (LVRC), we are proud of our team of experts who work diligently to provide safe and secure treatment for our clients. Since 2003, our clinical and medical teams have helped thousands of individuals, families, and concerned others discover recovery through innovative and evidence-based treatments…
Methadone Use in Treatment [retweet] Las Vegas Recovery Center (LVRC) has developed an innovative Methadone Detoxification treatment program that is medically monitored. LVRC is one of the few private inpatient treatment facilities in the nation licensed by the U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to dispense methadone as part of the withdrawal process.…
Sober Super Bowl Tips and Snack Down There are plenty of reasons why it’s better to celebrate the Super Bowl sober. Not only will you be able to better enjoy the game, your friends, and the commercials; but you will also be able to enjoy the food! If you are planning on hosting your own…
New Aftercare Program in Southern Nevada Las Vegas Recovery Center (LVRC) is pleased to share that the center will be opening a new Aftercare Program. This is a unique program specifically created for long-term recovery efforts and addiction relapse prevention. The Aftercare Program is a support group forum designated for participants to discuss the issues…