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• A Guide to Antidepressant Medications
  • What Is Citalopram (Celexa)? 
    • What Are the Long-Term Effects of Citalopram?
  • What Is Escitalopram (Lexapro)?
  • What Is Fluoxetine (Prozac, Sarafem)? 
  • What Is Fluvoxamine (Luvox)? 
  • What Is Paroxetine (Paxil, Pexeva, Brisdelle)? 
  • What Is Sertraline (Zoloft)? 
• About American Addiction Centers and Desert Hope Treatment Facility
  • Brand Promise Details
  • Careers at Desert Hope
  • Compare Our Treatment Programs
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  • Desert Hope’s Editorial Policy & Content Guidelines
  • Events & Media for Desert Hope Treatment Center
  • Our Industry Achievements and Accreditations
  • Reasons to Choose Desert Hope
  • Reviews and Testimonials
  • The 90 Day Brand Promise from Desert Hope
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• Addiction & Co-Occurring Disorder Treatment in Las Vegas
  • Anxiety Disorder and Substance Abuse Treatment
  • Co-Occurring ADHD & Substance Abuse
  • Co-Occurring Bipolar Disorder & Substance Use Disorder
  • Depression and Addiction: How Are They Linked & How to Treat Them
  • History of the Diagnostic & Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and Addiction
  • PTSD and Substance Use Disorder: A Dual Diagnosis
    • 7 High-Risk Professions That Can Lead to PTSD
    • Why Do Some Individuals Get PTSD While Others Do Not?
  • Tests and Assessments Used for Diagnosing Mental Health Disorders
  • The Connection Between Borderline Personality Disorder and Addiction
  • The Link Between Chronic Pain & Addiction
  • Understanding Schizophrenia and Addiction
  • What Happens If You Don’t Treat Mental Health Disorders?
• Addiction Blog: Find Help and Resources
• Addiction Resources to Download and Share
• Contributing Staff & Editorial Team
• Desert Hope Treatment Center Leadership & Staff
• Dissociative Drugs Overview
  • Can DXM (Cough Syrup) Be Abused? 
  • Help for People Abusing Ketamine 
    • Can Ketamine Be Used to Treat Depression?
    • Long-Term Effects of Ketamine
    • What Are the Signs of Abuse for Ketamine?
    • What Are the Withdrawals Associated with Ketamine?
    • What Will Happen if You Take Too Much Ketamine?
    • Why Do People Take Ketamine?
  • The Signs of PCP Abuse
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• Guide to Addiction: What It Is & How to Help
  • Addiction and Abuse in the LGBTQ Community
  • Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment for Arizonans
    • Drug & Alcohol Rehab Guide for Chandler, AZ
    • Guide to Addiction Rehab & Recovery for Glendale, AZ
    • Guide to Drug & Alcohol Rehab Near Mesa, Arizona
    • Guide to Drug & Alcohol Rehab Near Tucson, Arizona
    • Phoenix, Arizona Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Information
    • Scottsdale, Arizona Guide to Drug & Alcohol Rehab
  • Colorado Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Information
    • Drug & Alcohol Addiction Recovery Rehabs in the Denver Area
  • Detox & Addiction Treatment While Pregnant
  • Drug & Alcohol Addiction Rehab Guide For Oklahoma
    • Addiction and Rehab Centers Near Oklahoma City, OK
  • Drug & Alcohol Rehab Programs Near West Texas
    • El Paso, Texas Drug Treatment Centers and Alcohol Rehab Information
  • Drug & Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms and Treatment
  • Finding Treatment Options in Utah
    • Drug & Alcohol Rehab Near Salt Lake City, UT
  • Glamorized Destructive Behaviors of Drugs, Gambling & Criminal Activity
  • Guide to Drug & Alcohol Rehab Near New Mexico
    • Guide to Addiction Rehab Near Albuquerque, New Mexico
  • Guide to the Southwest US Mental Health and Addiction Rehab Landscape
  • History of Drug Treatment
  • How Are Drugs Classified in America? 
  • How Drug Use Can Lead to Infectious Diseases
  • How to Prepare to Exit Inpatient Rehab
  • How to Prevent or Manage Relapse in Addiction Recovery
  • Nevada Drug and Alcohol Rehab & Addiction Resources
    • Alcohol & Drug Rehab Near Henderson, Nevada
    • Drug & Alcohol Treatment Near Reno, NV
    • Drug and Alcohol Rehab in Las Vegas, Nevada
    • Nevada Drug & Alcohol Rehab That Accepts Medicaid
    • Nevada State Funded Rehab & Low Cost Addiction Treatment Options
    • Where to Get a Narcan (Naxolone) Kit in Nevada
  • Over the Counter Drug Abuse and Treatment
    • Can I Use Over-the-Counter Detox Products for Withdrawal?
    • Over The Counter Drugs That Can Kill You
  • Polysubstance Use: Definition and Dangers of Mixing Drugs
    • Dangers of Mixing Alcohol and Prescription Opioids
    • Dangers of Mixing Benzodiazepines and Opioids
    • Effects of Mixing Stimulants and Opioids
    • Mixing Xanax With Alcohol
    • Polydrug Use: Mixing Cocaine & Heroin
    • Polysubstance Abuse: Mixing Meth and Alcohol
    • Risks and Dangers of Mixing Adderall with Other Drugs
    • Risks of Combining Cough Medicine & Antihistamines
    • The Risks and Dangers of Spiked Drinks and Date Rape Drugs
    • What Can Happen if You Mix Ecstasy with Methamphetamines?
    • What Happens if You Use Drugs or Alcohol while Using Nicotine Patches?
  • Recognizing and Preventing Drug Overdose
    • Top 5 Drugs People Overdose On
  • Student Guide on Attending College in Las Vegas
    • Top 10 Party Schools in the US
  • The Comprehensive Guide to Drug Possession Laws
    • Is Marijuana Legal in Nevada?
  • The Practice of Doctor Shopping and Its Cost to Society
  • Top 5 Drugs That Land People Behind Bars
    • The 5 Most Powerful Drug Cartels in the World
    • The Homeless Population of Las Vegas: Drugs and Despair
    • What Are the Origins of the Straight-Edge Subculture?
    • What Happens at Burning Man: The Good and the Bad
  • Understand the Methods of Drug Administration
    • Drugs That Are Administered Transdermally
    • Intravenous Drug Use: Signs, Effects, & Types
    • Oral Drug Use: Signs, Effects & Types
    • Smoking Drugs: Side Effects and Dangers
    • The Dangers of Snorting Drugs
    • Types of Drugs That Are Inhaled
  • What Are the Dangers of Drugs That Cause Cross-Tolerance?
  • What Does Time-Release Mean in Terms of Drug Consumption?
  • Who Are the Players in the Pharmaceutical Industry (Big Pharma)?
    • How Other Countries Deal with Addiction and Treatment
• Guide to Research Chemicals and Synthetic Drugs
  • An Overview on Synthetic Hallucinogens
  • Dangers of Mephedrone Use
  • How Bad Are Bath Salts?
  • How Much K2/Spice Would Cause an Overdose?
  • Synthetic Cannabinoids Misuse: Spice and K2
• Hallucinogen Drug Overview
  • 5 Psychedelic Drugs of Abuse
  • An Overview on Psychedelic Mushrooms (Psilocybin)
    • Can You Die from Taking Too Many Psychedelic Shrooms?
    • What Are the Long-Term Effects of Using Psychedelic Mushrooms?
  • Ecstasy Addiction and Treatment
    • Ecstasy Withdrawal & Detox
    • How Long Does MDMA Comedown Last?
    • How Much Ecstasy Would Result in an Overdose?
    • Long-term Effects & Risks of MDMA Use
    • Physical Impact of Ecstasy Abuse: Dangers of Use
    • What Is Ecstasy Made From?
  • What is LSD and Is It Addictive?
    • Can You Overdose On Acid (LSD)?
    • How Has LSD Evolved over the Years?
    • Long-Term Effects of LSD
    • LSD Detox Information
    • LSD Withdrawals
    • What Is LSD Made From?
• Help is Available in Las Vegas, Nevada
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• How to Get Treatment With the VA and Desert Hope
  • Addiction Treatment for Coast Guard Veterans
  • Drug & Alcohol Addiction Treatment Options for Veterans
  • Making the Transition from Active Duty to Civilian Life
  • National Guard Veterans and Substance Abuse
  • Navy Veterans and Substance Abuse
  • Signs of Alcoholism in Veterans
  • Substance Abuse Programs for Air Force Veterans
  • Substance Abuse Treatment for Marines and Veterans
  • Support for Veteran Caregivers: When to Ask for Help
  • The Effects of Stigma on the Mental Health of Veterans
  • VA Healthcare Benefits, the MISSION Act & Community Care
  • Veteran Suicide Risk and Prevention
• Information about Desert Hope Inpatient Treatment Center
• Inpatient Alcohol and Drug Rehab Center in Las Vegas, Nevada
• Marijuana (Cannabis) Use Disorder: Effects & Treatment
  • How Long Does Marijuana Stay in Your System? (Urine, Saliva, Hair)
  • Is It Possible to Overdose on Marijuana (Weed)?
  • Long- and Short-Term Health Effects of Marijuana
  • Marijuana (Cannabis) & Cannabinoids
  • What Are the Long-term Concerns of Marijuana Use?
• NFL Alumni and Families
• Notice of Privacy Practices
• Opioid Addiction and Treatment Options
  • Can You Overdose on Kratom?
    • FDA Forces Las Vegas Company to Recall All Kratom Products
    • Is Kratom the Cure for Heroin Addiction?
  • Codeine Addiction, Signs of Abuse, & Treatment
    • Codeine Withdrawal Timeline
    • Long-Term Effects of Codeine
  • Fentanyl Addiction, Side Effects, & Rehab Options
    • Fentanyl Overdose & Dangers
    • Fentanyl Withdrawal Symptoms, Timeline, and Treatment
    • How Long Does Fentanyl Stay in Your System?
    • What Is Fentanyl Made From? Ingredients, Cutting Agents & Adulterants
  • Heroin Addiction: Symptoms, Side Effects, and Recovery
    • How Long Does Heroin Stay in Your System?
    • How to Get Off Heroin
    • The Dangers and Effects of Snorting Heroin
    • What Is Heroin Made From? Main Ingredients & Heroin Cutting Agents
    • What to Do During a Heroin Overdose
  • How Long Do Opioids Stay in Your System?
  • Hydrocodone Abuse, Withdrawal, Effects, & Treatment
    • How Long Does Hydrocodone Withdrawal Last?
    • What Are the Long-Term Risks of Hydrocodone?
  • Morphine Abuse, Withdrawal & Treatment
    • Morphine Withdrawal Effects and Timeline
  • Norco Abuse, Withdrawal, Effects, & Treatment
  • Oxycontin Abuse: Signs, Detoxing, & Treatment
    • How to Wean off Oxycontin
  • Rehab for Opiate Abuse
  • Stopping Suboxone Abuse
    • How Long Does Suboxone Withdrawal Last?
    • Tips for Tapering Off Suboxone
    • What are the Effects of Suboxone Use?
  • Top 10 Most Addictive Opiates
  • Vicodin Abuse & Treatment
    • What are the Symptoms of Vicodin Withdrawal?
  • What Are the Dangers of Opiate Addiction and Pregnancy?
  • What are the Long-Term Effects of Opioid Use?
  • What are the Signs of an Opiate Addiction?
  • What Are the Symptoms of Opioid Withdrawal?
  • What Is the Clinical Opiate Withdrawal Scale (COWS)
• Privacy Policy
• Program Overview
  • 30-Day Drug & Alcohol Addiction Treatment Programs
  • 60+ Day Rehab: Inpatient & Outpatient Addiction Treatment
  • Admisiones y Expectativas
  • Admissions & What to Expect
    • Desert Hope’s Cell Phone & Electronics Policy
    • FAQ
    • What to Expect During Addiction Treatment Intake
    • What to Know About Your Loved One’s Treatment
  • Alcohol Abuse Treatment Program in Las Vegas
  • Levels Of Addiction Treatment at Desert Hope
    • Inpatient Rehab vs. Outpatient Rehab for Addiction Treatment
    • Outpatient Addiction Treatment Services in Las Vegas
      • Intensive Outpatient Addiction Treatment at Desert Hope
      • Outpatient About
      • Outpatient Therapy Types
      • PHP Drug & Alcohol Addiction Treatment at Desert Hope
    • Sober Living at Resolutions Las Vegas
      • Resolutions Las Vegas Amenities
    • What to Expect in Drug & Alcohol Detox
    • What to Expect in Inpatient Rehab
      • The Steps to the Graduation Phase of Inpatient Addiction Rehab
  • Look Inside Desert Hope
  • Payment Options
    • Does My Insurance Cover Drug Rehab at Desert Hope?
      • Addiction Treatment Covered by SelectHealth Insurance
      • Ambetter Insurance for Addiction Treatment in Las Vegas, NV
      • Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance for Addiction Treatment & Rehab
      • Drug & Alcohol Rehab Covered by Aetna Insurance
      • Drug & Alcohol Rehab Covered by Cigna Insurance
      • Drug & Alcohol Rehab Covered by Health Plan of Nevada
      • Drug & Alcohol Rehab Covered by Managed Health Net
      • Drug & Alcohol Rehab With TRICARE 
      • Drug & Alcohol Rehab with United Healthcare and Optum
      • Prominence Health Plan
      • Using BHO Insurance for Rehab
      • Using Humana Insurance for Addiction Treatment
      • Using Medicaid Insurance for Addiction Treatment
      • Working with Insurance Providers for Rehab & Mental Illness Treatment
        • What Are Your Options to Pay for Rehab?
  • Salute to Recovery
    • Finding Freedom for Veterans
    • Nevada Resources for Military Veterans
    • State of Veteran Mental Health and Substance Abuse in America
  • Short-Term Drug & Alcohol Rehab in Las Vegas, NV
  • Specialized Rehab Programs
  • Telehealth Addiction Treatment Services in Las Vegas
  • Therapies at Desert Hope
    • Biofeedback for Addiction Treatment at Desert Hope
    • How a Group Therapy Session Is Conducted in Rehab
    • Motivational Interviewing in Drug or Alcohol Rehab
    • What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and How Does it Work?
    • What Is Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and How Does It Work?
  • What is Aftercare and Why is It Important for Addiction Recovery?
    • Finances and Addiction: Managing Finances in Addiction Recovery
    • Stories of Recovery
  • What to Expect
  • What You Can and Cannot Bring to Rehab
• Resource Center
• Resources for Families and Loved Ones
  • Addiction and Recovery: Guide for Families
  • Addiction Guide for Colleagues and Employers
  • Helping Your Adult Child With Alcohol and Drug Addiction
  • How to Help a Friend Struggling With Alcoholism or Drug Abuse
  • How to Help Your Parent Get into Addiction Treatment
  • How to Help Your Spouse or Partner with Addiction
• Sedative Drug Use and Addiction Overview
  • Ativan (Lorazepam) Misuse and Addiction
    • Ativan (Lorazepam) Detox and Withdrawal
    • How Long Does Lorazepam Stay in Your System?
    • Long and Short-Term Effects of Ativan (Lorazepam)
    • What Are the Physical and Psychological Signs of Ativan Abuse?
  • Benzodiazepine Misuse
    • Benzodiazepine Overdose (Toxicity)
  • Concerns of Barbiturate Abuse
  • Gabapentin Drug Guide
    • What are the Long-Term Effects of Gabapentin?
    • What are the Signs of Gabapentin Abuse?
    • What Is the Withdrawal Timeline for Gabapentin?
  • Klonopin (Clonazepam) Addiction
    • Klonopin (Clonazepam) Withdrawal
    • Side Effects of Klonopin (Clonazepam) on the Brain and Body
  • Stopping Ambien Abuse
    • Are There Safer Alternatives to Using Ambien Sleeping Medication?
    • How to Wean off Ambien
    • Short-Term Memory Loss and Ambien
    • What Are the Long-Term Effects of Ambien Abuse?
  • Valium (Diazepam) Misuse and Addiction
    • Valium (Diazepam) Withdrawal and Detox
  • What is GHB?
    • What Are the Effects of Taking Too Much GHB?
  • Xanax (Alprazolam) Misuse and Addiction
    • Detoxing From Xanax (Alprazolam)
    • Short- and Long-Term Side Effects of Xanax (Alprazolam)
    • Xanax Overdose
• Site Map
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• Stimulant Drugs Overview
  • Can You Become Addicted to Adderall?
    • How to Wean Off Adderall
    • What Are the Long-Term Effects Adderall of Use?
  • Cocaine Addiction: Effects, Withdrawal, & Treatment
    • Cocaine Overdose: Signs & Treatment
    • How Long Cocaine Stays in the System
    • Long-and-Short-Term Health Effects & Dangers of Cocaine Use
    • What Is Cocaine Made From? Main Ingredients & Cocaine Cutting Agents
  • Khat Abuse and its Effects
    • Where Does the Drug “Khat” Come From?
  • Methamphetamine Addiction: Health Effects, Withdrawal, & Treatment
    • Crystal Meth Withdrawal & Detox
    • How Long Is Methamphetamine in Your System?
    • How to Know if Someone is Using Meth
    • What Are the Dangers of Smoking, Snorting, or Injecting Meth?
    • What Is Crystal Meth Made From? Ingredients & Meth Cutting Agents
  • Nicotine Addiction
• Terms of Use
• The Drug and Alcohol Treatment Process: How to Find Long-Term Recovery
  • Discussing the Benefits of Sober Living
    • How Long Should One Stay in a Sober Living Halfway House?
    • What to Expect from Joining a Sober Living Home 
  • Drug and Alcohol Addiction Hotline Guide
  • Drug Detox Programs – Treatment Options, Admissions & Processes
    • Detoxing at Home
    • How Can Detox Medications Ease Withdrawal Pains?
    • How Do Detox Programs Ensure the Health and Safety of Their Clients?
    • Selecting a Detox Program: Must-Haves
    • Tips to Help Cope During Drug Detox
  • Family Members and Interventions: Do Interventions Work? 
    • Confronting an Addict – Confrontational Intervention Model
    • How the Systemic Family Model Works in an Intervention
  • Holistic Addiction Treatment Methods
    • Treating Addiction Using Eastern Medicine
    • Wholly Holistic Patient Care: Why Caring for the Whole Patient Matters
  • How Do Needle Exchanges and Injection Clinics Operate?
  • How Long Does an Outpatient Drug Addiction Recovery Program Last?
    • How Do Intensive Outpatient Programs Work?
    • Using Outpatient Care as a Primary Source of Addiction Treatment
    • Utilizing Outpatient Programs as Part of an Aftercare Plan
    • What Is the Difference in Cost between Inpatient and Outpatient?  
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment Options: Methadone, Suboxone & Naloxone
  • The Psychological Side of Addiction
    • How Color Affects Mood and Mental Health 
    • The Science Behind Comfort Food
  • Utilizing Aftercare as Part of Recovery
    • Does Having a Drug Recovery Aftercare Plan Improve Outcomes?
    • How to Find the Right Addiction Recovery Support Group 
    • The Benefits of Staying in a Transitional Living Home Post Drug Rehab
    • The Triggers of Relapse and How You Can Prevent Them
    • What Are the Benefits of Alumni Programs Post Addiction Treatment?
  • What Is Inpatient Treatment?
    • How Are Drug Recovery Plans Created for Inpatient Clients?
    • How Heavily Do Inpatient Programs Rely on Therapy? 
  • What Is the Best Rehab Therapy for Substance Abuse?
    • EMDR Treatment in Recovery
    • How Is an Addiction Therapy Session Conducted? 
    • What Happens during a Group Therapy Session? 
  • Why and How Harm Reduction Is Saving Lives in Nevada
• The Short-lived High & Long-term Damage of Inhalant Abuse
  • Dangers of Inhaling Volatile Solvents
  • How Are Household Aerosol Sprays Abused?
  • Poppers (Nitrates): Side Effects and Dangers
  • What Happens When You Inhale Gases?
• Understanding Alcoholism and Alcohol Abuse Treatment
  • Am I Addicted to Alcohol?
  • Cigarettes vs Alcohol: Comparing Physical, Psychological & Social Harm
  • Drunk Driving in Nevada
  • How Long Does Alcohol Stay in Your System?
  • How Many Types of Alcoholics Are There?
  • Signs and Symptoms of Alcoholism
  • What Are the Dangers of Binge Drinking?
  • What Are the Effects of Alcohol Abuse?
  • What Are the Risks of Alcohol Poisoning?
  • What is Alcohol Moderation Management?
  • What Is Alcohol Withdrawal?
  • What to Know About the 12 Steps
    • How Is a 12-Step Meeting Conducted?
    • The 12-Step Program for Addiction Recovery
    • The Benefits of Having a Sponsor/Sponsee Relationship in Recovery
• What Is Medication Assisted Treatment?
  • Acamprosate (Campral) for Treating Alcoholism 
  • Antidepressants That Help In The Detox Process
  • Benzodizepine Use for Withdrawal Management
  • Buprenorphine: Signs of Abuse, Side Effects, and Concerns
  • Disulfiram (Antabuse) for Treating Alcoholism
  • Guide to Opioid Replacement Therapy
  • How Clonidine Can Manage Withdrawal Symptoms 
  • How Does a Medication Management Program Operate?
  • Is a New Experimental Drug the Answer for Those With Alcohol Addiction?
  • Naltrexone (Vivitrol) as an Addiction Treatment 
  • Narcan: Lifesaver or a License to Abuse Opiates?
  • Opioid Addiction Treatment: Is Methadone Treatment Right for You?
  • Smoking Cessation Drugs: Bupropion, Nicotine Patches & Varenicline