by Mountain Vista Farm Team | May 28, 2026 | Blog |
Red Flags for Addiction The following “Red Flags for Addiction” lists a number of signs and symptoms which could indicate the presence of an addiction. These tools are useful to help someone decide whether a problem might need professional assessment....
by Mountain Vista Farm Team | May 28, 2026 | Blog |
Am I Addicted? There are many ways to determine whether you or a loved one may have a problem with alcohol or other substances. We have a series of questions that will help you understand more about the likelihood of the need for treatment. Please note that while...
by Mountain Vista Farm Team | May 28, 2026 | Blog |
Addiction Resources & Useful Links You can learn more about addiction, drug abuse, and treatment from the online resources linked below. Websites about Alcohol, Drugs and Addiction Alcohol National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Center for Alcohol...
by Mountain Vista Farm Team | May 28, 2026 | Blog |
Uppers (CNS Stimulants) Uppers include cocaine, amphetamines, nicotine and caffeine – all of which stimulate activity of the CNS (Central Nervous System). In some ways, uppers seem to be the “All-American” drugs. The effects – more energy,...
by Mountain Vista Farm Team | May 28, 2026 | Blog |
Downers (CNS Depressants) These are the drugs which slow the functioning of the CNS and tend to slow the body and mind. They include alcohol, opiates, barbiturates, benzodiazepines and antihistamines. The effects of downers can be very pleasurable. In fact, it has...
by Mountain Vista Farm Team | May 28, 2026 | Blog |
“All Arounders” and Other Drugs This category includes a diverse group of drugs with different chemical makeups and effects, including hallucinogens, cannabis, inhalants, and steroids. Hallucinogens Psychedelic or hallucinogenic drugs, substances that...
by Mountain Vista Farm Team | May 28, 2026 | Blog |
Information About Alcohol & Other Drugs Any drug that distorts the operations of the central nervous system (CNS) is considered a psychoactive drug. Each of these drugs has the capacity to enter the bloodstream, circulate throughout the body and cross the blood...
by Mountain Vista Farm Team | May 28, 2026 | Blog |
On June 29th, 2024, Mountain Vista Farm hosted a memorable event to celebrate its 75th anniversary. The celebration was held at our beautiful Glen Ellen campus, marking seven and a half decades of providing exceptional support and care to individuals on their recovery...
by Mountain Vista Farm Team | Apr 23, 2026 | Addiction, Blog |
Adderall has become one of the most widely misused drugs on college campuses. Students take it to stay awake longer, study harder, and push through exams. It gets passed around in dorms and libraries like it’s no big deal. And because it’s a prescription...
by Mountain Vista Farm Team | Apr 20, 2026 | Addiction, Blog |
If you’ve been prescribed gabapentin and have an upcoming drug test, it’s natural to wonder whether it will show up and cause any problems. A lot of people take gabapentin for legitimate medical reasons and still feel anxious about testing. So what is...
