Addiction is a powerful force requiring significant real changes for things to get better. Willpower, intelligence, money, etc. are not only not helpful, but typically make matters more difficult. Addiction starts with feeling bad inside and being pre-disposed to become addicted to certain substances or behaviors. People experiencing anxiety, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, hyper activity, over sensitive, egotistical, feeling scared, insecure, unloved, misunderstood, traumatized, even if you can’t why they would feel these things or be experiencing these conditions from the outside, all that matters is that they do on the inside. The AMA says that about 15% of the U.S. population is born with addictive personality types. These people come into the world needing something to make them feel better and are predisposed to become addicted. Then there are plenty of people outside this 15% that have medical procedures or other life events that leave them addicted to mind mood altering substances and behaviors.
How to get the help for an Addiction for you or a loved is as easy as:
The first step in the admissions process is to contact Kramer Center at Newport Beach at 1-800-841-2440. The admissions director will answer your questions and provide information regarding treatment options..
Treatment candidates receive a pre-assessment screening to ensure appropriateness for the client population followed by a complete biological, psychological, and social evaluation upon intake.
Kramer Center at Newport Beach works with each family to formalize a mutual commitment to the program. Addiction is a family disease requiring change from both the addicted person and their family. As the Kramer Center delivers the agreed upon basic services to the client, families demonstrate their commitment to by following the staff’s guidance to keep the addicted person in treatment.
The healing process starts when someone who cares about the addicted person picks up the phone and calls us. Treatment begins as information is gathered during the pre-assessment screening, intake evaluation, and medical clearance processes. The first 28 days in rehab can affect the rest of the addicted person’s life.
