Choosing a rehab treatment program can feel like a major turning point. You may know you need help, but you may not know what kind of care fits your life right now. When you compare residential vs...
Looking for drug rehab in Northern California can feel confusing at first. You may see many program names, care levels, locations, and treatment styles. Some options may sound similar, while others...
For more than 75 years, Mountain Vista Farm has helped people take meaningful steps toward recovery. Since 1949, our Sonoma County addiction treatment center has offered a quiet place for adults...
Red Flags for AddictionThe 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...
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...
Addiction Resources & Useful Links You can learn more about addiction, drug abuse, and treatment from the online resources linked below.Alcohol National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism...
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...
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...
"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.Psychedelic or...
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...
Registration is closed for our Anniversary Event. Registration is closed for our event on June 29, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Mountain Vista Farm. The event is open only to alumni of Mountain Vista Farm;...
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...
