Lighthouse Treatment Center LogoLighthouse Treatment Center

Questions? Call For Help Now (855) 934-1100
  • About Us
    • View Facility
    • Meet the Team
    • Client Testimonials
    • Yelp & Google Reviews
    • Alumni & Events
    • Press & Media
    • Covid 19 Safety Policy
  • Treatment Programs
    • Drug Rehab +
      • Cognitive (CBT)
      • Dialectical (DBT)
      • Rational Emotive (REBT)
      • EMDR & Trauma
    • Alcohol Rehab
    • Couples Rehab
    • For Family +
      • Family Program
      • Interventions
    • Dual Diagnosis +
    • Trauma Program
    • Aftercare Program
  • Our Detox
    • Alcohol
    • Heroin
    • Methamphetamine
    • Cocaine
    • Benzodiazepine
  • Why Lighthouse
    • Our Proven Programs
    • Our Experienced Team
    • Our Facility
  • Admissions
    • Treatment Options
    • Coming To Lighthouse
    • Verify Insurance
    • Financing Option
    • Coronavirus Safety Procedures
  • Learn About
    • Treatment Choices
    • Illicit Drugs
    • Benzodiazepines
    • Treatment Medications
    • Drug Facts
    • Detox & Withdrawal
    • Addiction Treatment
    • Substance Abuse
    • Relapse Prevention
    • Alcohol Addiction
    • Opioid Addiction
    • Life in Recovery
    • Parent Resources
    • Love and Relationships
    • Vaping Awareness
    • Events & Activities
  • Contact Us

Articles about Opioid Addiction - Page 3 of 4

Benzodiazepine Addiction

Benzos: The Celebrity Killer That Never Really Left

February 27, 2019 12:05 pm - Opioid Addiction, Substance Abuse -

Hollywood is probably the most glamorized drug den on planet Earth. Fame has become synonymous to partying, alcohol, sex, and of course – drugs. And while it’s not rocket science that drug abuse can kill you, people all around the world continue to be fascinated with this rock star lifestyle. When a famous celebrity is […]

View Full Post
Xanax

How and Why People Get Prescribed Xanax

February 26, 2019 1:04 pm - Opioid Addiction, Parent Resources -

You want to calm down, ease your fears or you just want to literally slow down your brain to escape from worldly pressures – you think you need Xanax. The problem is, getting a legal prescription for Xannies is not that easy. With many reports indicating that Xanax is now being abused as a recreational […]

View Full Post
Sleeping Pills

Can You Get Addicted To Sleeping Pills?

February 3, 2019 3:11 pm - Opioid Addiction, Parent Resources -

Exercise, meditation, drinking milk, buying a new pillow, quitting caffeine and counting sheep…these are just classic examples of ways to chase that elusive good night’s sleep. But one of the most commonly used sleeping aid is taking sleeping pills. In fact, statistics show that nearly 9 million Americans take prescription sleeping pills. That is roughly […]

View Full Post
opioid affects on body

How Opioid Abuse Affects Your Looks And Your Body

December 14, 2018 12:28 am - Opioid Addiction -

I feel like a zombie in an episode of The Walking Dead. The intense euphoria brought about by opioids is sometimes enough to warp your rational thoughts and lead you to constantly seek that incredible high, however, you may not be aware that continuous abuse can manifest physically on your looks and worse, cause serious […]

View Full Post
opioid health risks medical crises

Are Opioids Dangerous? Scary Truths About Your Doctor

December 13, 2018 11:59 pm - Opioid Addiction -

“Guess what? We didn’t know what we were doing.” These are probably the last words you’d want to hear from your doctor. After all, doctors are undoubtedly one the most trusted professionals in the world because you entrust to them the only thing that cannot be taken back – your life. It is then very […]

View Full Post
good person addicted to opioids

How Good People Get Addicted to Opioids & Opiates

October 10, 2018 12:02 am - Opioid Addiction, Substance Abuse -

 You’re one of the good guys. Never in your wildest dreams have you imagined being addicted to opioids or any drug for that matter. You have a comfortable home, a well-paying job, a loving family and a great social circle. You’re also physically active and you try to eat healthy as much as possible. […]

View Full Post
female opioid addict with hand on her head looking very sad

Opioid Use and Pregnancy

July 9, 2018 2:51 pm - Opioid Addiction -

Opioids, which include a range of painkillers as well as street drugs like heroin, are among the most commonly abused drugs in the world. With estimates showing that between 26 and 34 million people abuse opioids worldwide, a significant portion of the population is at risk for both abuse and addiction. In women, who account […]

View Full Post
lighthousetreatment-what-is-heroin-cut-with-article-photo-close-up-on-the-floor-of-the-syringe-with-the-drug-in-the-background-a-young-drug-addict

What is Heroin Cut With?

May 29, 2018 11:53 pm - Opioid Addiction -

Heroin is increasing in popularity as a street drug and as a lower-cost alternative to black-market prescription pain pills. Recreational users typically inject the drug directly into a vein, resulting in a short-lived but intense high. However, this direct injection puts many users at risk of poisoning, substance toxicity, and damage caused not just by […]

View Full Post
colorful pill bottles in a metal shopping cart

What is Doctor Shopping?

October 4, 2017 1:19 pm - Opioid Addiction, Substance Abuse -

In the United States, more than 4 billion prescriptions are filled out by pharmacies each year, for reasons varying from seasonal allergies to temporary pain from surgeries. Of those, more than 250 million are for painkillers, and more than 13 million are for benzodiazepines. While the medical community is quickly beginning to recognize that these […]

View Full Post
two men in hoodies dealing with drugs on the streets

How Heroin Moved from the Streets to the Suburbs

August 16, 2017 1:22 pm - Opioid Addiction, Substance Abuse -

Heroin, or diamorphine, is commonly known as an illegal street drug, typically made and imported by Mexican gangs where it is sold and used in urban areas. But, while this is true, heroin is increasingly becoming a problem in other areas, such as the much more sedate suburbs surrounding big cities. While previously safe from […]

View Full Post
  • « Previous Page
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • Next Page »

We Accept Insurance

  • BlueCrossAssociation
  • aetna
  • beacon
  • ameri-health
  • core-source
  • valueoptions
  • multiplan
  • meritain-health

Don’t see your provider? Contact us to confirm coverage.

3 Easy Options to Get Started or Learn More

You Call Us

call lighthouse treatment center staff

We are here to answer your questions. Learn about detox, treatment, costs, or anything else. Give us a call now.

(855) 934-1100

We Call You

Complete this secure form to receive a fast response from our support team

Name(Required)
Hidden
No Spam Policy(Required)
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Verify Your Insurance

Quickly confirm your coverage

Quickly confirm your coverage using our fast & easy verification system. We accept most insurances (and financing).

Verify My Insurance

  • psychology-today-2
  • dhcs
  • main_logo
  • carf-international-logo-1
  • tpas

Treatment Programs

  • MAT Detox
  • Drug Rehabilitation
  • Alcohol Rehabilitation
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Family & Intervention
  • Outpatient & Aftercare
  • View Facility
  • Meet Our Staff
  • Admissions

Call For Help Now

(855) 934-1100

Over 20,000 People Have Received Our Addiction Treatment. Why Can’t You?

Follow Our Story

  • Home
  • Orange County Detox
  • Drug Rehab Orange County
  • Alcohol Rehab Orange County
  • Treatment Choices
  • Illicit Drugs
  • Blog
  • Privacy
  • HIPAA
  • Financing
  • About
  • Contact
Lighthouse Treatment Center Logo
Lighthouse Treatment Center
1310 W Pearl St Anaheim, CA 92801
(866) 811-3656

© Copyright 2025 Lighthouse Treatment Center | All Rights Reserved