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Los Banos is the second-largest city in Merced County, California. While
alcohol use is decreasing in Merced County, meth use is rising. From 2000 to 2004, the number of treatment admissions for meth use increased by 16 percent. Of the 1,764 total treatment admissions in 2004, 615 of them were females. Of those, nearly 6 percent were pregnant.
More education needs to be provided to youth to inform them of the dangers of drugs to not only their bodies, but to their unborn babies as well.
What to Expect at a Treatment Facility
You can usually expect to live at the treatment facility for at least a month. Most programs are 30 days long, while some can last 60 or 90 days. This is because addiction is a serious disease. It messes with your brain chemistry and forces your brain to seek pleasure from the high and euphoria that drugs provide. Therefore, it takes time to re-wire your brain back to where it was before you started using drugs. You also need time to learn skills to stay sober in your everyday life. Recovery is not a quick fix. Addiction is very powerful.
Stages of Drug Addiction
Becoming addicted to drugs is a gradual process. It does not happen with just one use. Here are the different stages.
- Experimentation
- Regular drug use
- Risk-taking drug use
- Dependence
- Addiction
Choosing Treatment Facilities in Los Banos
Los Banos has several treatment facilities, with many more options in nearby cities, such as Merced, Fresno and Stockton. The help you need is out there. Start by calling us. We can connect you to recovery options that fit your needs.
Recovery can be a long and difficult process, but the right treatment center will give you the skills you need to cope with stress and control your cravings.