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01 Jun

Do You Self-Medicate Depression, Anxiety, and Stress? Self-Medication: A Current Challenge

Do You Self-Medicate Depression, Anxiety, and Stress? Self-Medication: A current challenge in our Society To change your mood, face your anxieties, or deal with uncomfortable emotions, do you drink or use drugs? There are healthier ways to deal with challenges and boost your mood than self-medication. What does it mean to self-medicate? Many of us

30 Apr

Deadly Opioid Epidemic Overshadowed By Global COVID-19 Pandemic

Opioid Epidemic Overshadowed By Global COVID-19 Pandemic Celebrating Thanksgiving the last time, the U.S. death toll from COVID-19 exceeded 267,000. The rapid rise in COVID-19 cases during the “third spike” had most country officials urging the public to take precautions. Also, pharmaceutical companies were increasingly adamant about offering a vaccine that would receive emergency FDA

12 Feb

The Escalating Problem of Binge Drinking

Binge Drinking is a Serious Health Hazard Binge drinking has become a vital problem in the United States and the rest of the world. This habit of binge drinking is majorly common in young adults. Alcohol is already a dangerous drug and increasing its consumption can lead to serious health consequences. The Vulnerable Groups for

15 Sep

Costa Rica Opens Borders to Travelers – Travel Requirements for Tourists to Enter Costa Rica

UPDATE 23rd of October 2020: COVID-19 Test Removed From Entry Requirements. This October the 22nd, authorities announced that they are going to eliminate the negative coronavirus test requirement for foreign tourists. The Minister of Tourism declared

05 Aug

Understanding EMDR in Addiction

The following article explains the two main approaches done in Costa Rica Treatment Center by the EMDR therapist. Our high recovery percentage is thanks to the application not only of a 12 Step Program, but the implementation of psychotherapy for trauma related events in the addicted

26 Jun

How one drug and alcohol rehab center in Costa Rica has responded to the coronavirus

The coronavirus pandemic has changed the lives of people and businesses across the world. The Costa Rica Treatment Center, an alcohol and drug rehab facility located in the upscale San José neighborhood of Rohrmoser, is no different. Ever since the Costa Rican

27 May

GOING HOME AFTER REHAB

Transitioning from drug and alcohol rehab to real life represents the single greatest challenge to everyone leaving rehab. If the thought of transitioning back to your real life doesn’t feel overwhelming yet, get ready, it will. To increase the possibility of a successful transition, Costa Rica Treatment Center asks clients to

29 Apr

Affordable Drug and Alcohol Detox Programs in Costa Rica

While the best course of action for addiction treatment involves months or weeks of detoxification, therapy, and classes, not everyone can afford it. Generally, the longer a rehab program is, the higher its cost is expected to be. It requires a major investment of time and

22 Apr

The Difficult Reality of Battling Drug Addiction

Addiction does not discriminate. Every year, millions of people are affected by it around the world and hundreds of lives are lost. While most of us are aware of the downward spiral of drug and alcohol addiction, it is still increasing at an alarming rate. What makes it

08 Apr

Drug and Alcohol Rehab for Under $5000

Drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs are expensive. This is what the majority thinks. Due to this preconceived notion, many addicts resist pursuing treatment and even those considering rehab are more concerned about its cost than the results it will yield for them. Understanding the Cost of Drug and