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Each person experiences recovery differently. That’s why, at CC Adicciones, we offer our patients and their families a variety of therapeutic and guidance resources that reinforce clinical and outpatient treatments.
Whether you are just starting to learn, seeking outpatient support, needing complementary tools for your treatment, or looking for guidance near your location through our network of collaborating detox centers, here you will find practical information, emotional support, and access to specialized programs.
We understand the crucial importance of inpatient treatment in the recovery process for patients struggling with addictions. We recognize that, despite the relevance of this step, some individuals may be hesitant to consider the possibility of being admitted to a rehabilitation center. The reasons can be diverse, ranging from a lack of time or resources to the need to remain active in their work roles or other commitments.
At CC Adicciones, we are committed to providing flexible options tailored to the individual needs of each patient. We understand that every person is unique, and their recovery process must be designed to fit their particular circumstances.
That is why we offer, in some cases, the possibility of starting treatment at an outpatient center. This approach allows individuals to receive the necessary care and support without having to fully compromise their daily lives. We understand that flexibility is key, and by offering outpatient treatments, we seek to remove barriers that might prevent people from accessing the care they need.
At our outpatient center, patients can receive high-quality services, including individual and group therapies, specialized counseling, and a comprehensive approach to address the physical, mental, and emotional dimensions of addiction.
We firmly believe that every step, whether through inpatient or outpatient treatment, is fundamental for long-term success in recovery. Our team is committed to providing the necessary support at every stage of the journey, ensuring that each patient receives the personalized care they deserve. At CC Adicciones, we are here to accompany and facilitate the recovery process, recognizing and respecting the individual circumstances of each person who trusts us with their care.
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Lockdown and Alcohol Consumption
The COVID-19 pandemic continues, and lockdown persists. With more than a month already in quarantine, some people are looking for ways to pass the time and distract themselves as best they can. While some individuals choose to exercise at home,
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The effects of lockdown on gambling addiction
The lockdown situation experienced in Spain for several weeks is having repercussions on many levels. The most important is in health terms. The lockdown was implemented to reduce the possibility of Covid-19 transmission between people to the minimum possible. In
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What is the nucleus accumbens and how does it influence addictions
The brain is the most delicate part of the entire body. Through its neuronal system, it connects all brain cells that control physical and psychological stimuli in order to transmit information. One of its most important regions is the nucleus
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6 Long-Term Effects of Alcohol on the Brain
When a person addicted to drinking turns their consumption into a recurring act, the long-term consequences of alcohol can become permanent. Alcoholism is one of the most serious diseases that exist in terms of addictions. And the organ most affected
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4 Effects of Alcohol on the Brain
The brain is perhaps the most sensitive organ in the human body. Due to its complexity and capacity to process such an extensive volume of information, it is greatly affected by any type of event, no matter how small. When
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Shopping Addiction and Covid19
During these days of home confinement due to Covid19, online shopping has not stopped. On the contrary, it is increasing as a result of several causes. On the one hand, many companies forced to close physical distribution points are promoting
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Tucibi: What it is and what effects it produces
Tucibi is very similar to cocaine, and although it is known as “pink cocaine”, it has nothing to do with this drug. Due to its English name, 2CB, it is one of the trendy drugs that has burst onto the
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Do loot boxes cause addiction? Gambling addiction in video games
The cultural leisure sector, such as video games, is not exempt from generating unhealthy behaviours. One of the issues that has raised the most alarm in recent years is the so-called “loot boxes”. A practice very similar to other gambling
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How much money is spent on gambling?
The gambling sector is experiencing a period of uncertainty due to recent developments. On one hand, the regulatory reform to prevent new cases of addiction in vulnerable groups. On the other hand, the increase in recent years of young people
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What Gray Death Is and What Effects It Produces
The so-called Gray Death is a lethal drug that is gaining increasing acceptance in the United States. It is a substance made from several opiates with a level of effectiveness far superior to any other toxic substance. Just one use
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Can sugar be addictive?
Sugar is a component that stimulates the appetite, but in excess, it can lead to dependency. Satisfying hunger is a way to alleviate anxiety and a mechanism that acts as a reward in a conflicting health situation. Food can help
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Muscle Dysmorphia, the Obsession with Getting in Shape
Muscle dysmorphia is a condition affecting individuals obsessed with their physical appearance, which is very frequently associated with the world of sports. Suffering from this disorder involves a distortion of the body image that an individual has of themselves, leading
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Oniomania, compulsive shopping disorder
Although the so-called January blues are already coming to an end, there are still several weeks left before the promotions and sales period ends. One of the most prominent events of the year, and one that can awaken the consumerist
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New Regulations for Betting Houses: What You Need to Know
The political party Unidas Podemos wants to pass a new Gambling Law to regulate the activity of betting houses. Their main priority is to add restrictions to major sports betting brands to combat addiction and gambling disorder. The online betting
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The United Kingdom will ban credit card gambling
Regulation of online gaming and betting via credit card The British Gambling Commission has launched a new measure to combat gambling addiction. This is a new law that, as of April 14 of this year, will prohibit credit card payments
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Tips to Prevent Addictions in the New Year
Christmas is a time of great emotion, where reunions and gatherings with family and friends are commonplace. These are days when, from a psychological perspective, one must remain alert. Today we provide some tips to prevent addictions in this new
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2019 Partners Meeting
CCAdicciones has held once again its meeting with representatives of its partner centers and associated professionals. This is a sector event in which attendees can share their experience, get to know each other better, and explore and develop the reality
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Relapses increase during Christmas
Christmas can be a conflictive time for both addicts and people who do not suffer from any disorder. The large accumulation of sensations and sensory experiences that occur during these days can affect anyone. For the former, it can mean
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Beware of compulsive shopping during this season.
After the Black Friday celebration and with Christmas just around the corner, compulsive shopping can be a frequent occurrence these days. Although consuming and giving gifts during these festivities is common and socially accepted, the potential repercussions must be considered.
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Benefits of sports for people with addictions
Engaging in sports and physical exercise offers a wide range of health benefits. They are typically practiced with the aim of shaping the body and strengthening the organism. However, they are also a great help regarding both physical and emotional
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How nutrition helps in addiction recovery
Nutrition in addiction is a key factor regarding treatment. A correct and balanced diet can help not only to alleviate withdrawal symptoms, but also to improve the person’s health after a long period of substance use. When a person uses
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Drug tolerance in people: What does it involve?
Often, both professionals and the general public are unaware of the most basic concepts of drug dependence, leading them to misinterpret the facts that may occur. Whether due to lack of knowledge or confusion, it is vital to understand the
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Relapses increase in people with addictions in autumn
The holidays come to an end and a new stage of the year begins, full of events and circumstances that may affect the health of those who are most psychologically vulnerable. The month of September, and especially the start of
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Technology Addiction and the Return to School
Technology Addiction After the Holidays The new academic year begins for everyone, and both minors and adults must return to daily responsibilities. In the coming weeks, we will experience the dizzying pace of reunions, the need for adaptation, and a
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Demand for Drug Use Treatment
Data on assistance and care for drug dependencies in Catalonia, managed by the Subdirectorate General of Drug Dependencies of the Public Health Agency of Catalonia, has recently been published. The data is quite revealing. During the past year, 13,944 individuals
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Diet during addiction treatment
After long periods in which the use of certain substances is recurrent and, in some cases, even abusive, the palate deteriorates (as happens with physical appearance) and stops appreciating flavours. Therefore, good nutrition during addiction treatment is key. Not only
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Addiction: Not Knowing When to Stop or a Disease?
When discussing addiction, many people agree that an addicted person is someone with a problem they cannot face or distance themselves from. Therefore, part of society shows understanding regarding this aspect. However, on the contrary, there is another part of
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Summer: Risk of Device Addiction in Minors
The change in habits and schedules typical of summer, lack of supervision, and excessive hours spent on technological devices increase the risk of electronic device addiction in children and adolescents. This is explained by the Catalan Association of Social Addictions
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Drug use at music festivals
With the arrival of summer, music festivals have increasingly become mass phenomena, where music is often intertwined with drug use. Primavera Sound, Sónar, Cruïlla, Mad Cool, FIB… These music festivals last several days, which entails more risks compared to a
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How to detect an addiction early
Detecting an addiction early is essential for achieving successful rehabilitation. Addictions are a chronic disease that affects the functioning and structure of the brain. They begin progressively, and by the time the person starts to become aware of the problem,
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Video Game Addiction
Video game addiction is a problem that particularly concerns parents of teenagers. Finally, the WHO has recognized that video game addiction is a mental illness. After 10 years of consideration and work with mental health professionals, months after adding video
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Are Anabolic Steroids Addictive?
Anabolic steroids, specifically called anabolic-androgenic steroids, are synthetic compounds similar to the male hormone testosterone. Like testosterone, anabolic steroids have the effect of muscle development and the growth of male sexual characteristics. Muscle growth is the anabolic effect of these
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Oxycodone: what it is, what effects it has, and why it can be addictive
Oxycodone is a very powerful painkiller used to relieve pain ranging from moderate to severe. It is a derivative of opiates. Its effects are similar to those of heroin or morphine: feelings of grandiosity, increased energy, and a sense of
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The risks of ‘getting high’ on cough syrup
The recreational use of cough syrup is not as new or as common as sometimes implied. Javier Porto, therapeutic director of CC Adicciones, believes its relevance has been exaggerated. In his opinion, “these practices are linked to media sensationalism rather
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Cleaning Addiction
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a disorder characterized by recurrent and persistent fixed ideas that generate uneasiness, fear, anxiety, or apprehension. One of the most common disorders is obsessive-compulsive cleaning disorder. Generally, OCD begins in adolescence or youth. Symptoms usually manifest
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The dangers of drunkorexia
Drunkorexia, also known as alcohorexia or ebriorexia, comes from drunk (intoxicated) and orexia (appetite). It is a combination of anorexia and alcoholism, both being very dangerous disorders. Those affected replace food calories with drink calories. In this way, they do
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Those Affected by ADHD, a Sure Target for Addictions
A study conducted by the journal “Translational Psychiatry” concludes that individuals affected by ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) are more susceptible to developing addictions. ADHD and Addictions According to the researchers, the key lies in the genetic variations of individuals.
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3 of the Most Dangerous Street Drugs
Drugs are full of very harmful chemicals, increasingly easy to produce, and tremendously dangerous and addictive. Below, we discuss three of these street drugs: Bath Salts This is the name given to synthetic drugs containing substituted cathinones. These can be
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Interview with CCAdicciones on Tarragona Radio
Tarragona will have our new center Interview with CCAdicciones by Tarragona Radio on the occasion of the opening of its new center in the city. CC Tarraco, a new outpatient center, will open in Tarragona as a facility for the
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The dangers of Spice/K2 or synthetic marijuana
Spice or synthetic marijuana is a synthetically produced drug made from herbs and other substances sprayed with chemicals, which mimics the effects of marijuana and is consumed in the same way. It is distributed with a mixture of herbs and
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Psychological analysis of shopping addiction
During these days of gifts and shopping, the risk for addicted individuals increases. CCAdicciones, which also assists people with this addiction, offers a free first visit in these cases. The signs of a possible shopping addiction, according to Sandra Anguita,
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Beware of PMA or Fake Ecstasy
PMA or para-methoxyamphetamine, also known as fake ecstasy, Dr. Death, or pink ecstasy, is a stimulant with psychedelic effects and is a substance considered highly toxic. It is very dangerous and has caused deaths because it is sold as MDMA
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New addiction care centre in Tarragona
Treatment must be personalised according to the environment, but the first clinical interview and the therapeutic agreement are vital, with good coordination between psychiatrists, psychologists and family doctors, in order to facilitate comprehensive patient care. Jordi Villaescusa in Diari de
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The January blues begin, and so do their challenges
After the Christmas, New Year, Three Kings’ celebrations… we return to our routine with the January blues, and we become aware of our consumption during the previous weeks. January becomes a problematic month, not only financially, but also emotionally and
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Avoid depression during Blue Monday
Blue Monday, considered the saddest day of the year This January 21, 2019, is the third Monday of the month and for some years now it has been known as Blue Monday, the saddest day of the year according to
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Interview with the director of CC Adicciones in “La voz de Asturias”
Fran Prados, founder of CC Adicciones, has been interviewed in ‘La Voz de Asturias’. In the article, he discusses the new profiles of individuals who have developed addictive behaviors still under investigation. Furthermore, he also explains how this phenomenon has
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Use Technology Responsibly This Holiday Season
This Holiday Season, Connect with Your Loved Ones The use of new information and communication technologies (ICT) can lead to addiction problems, especially among young people. ICT addiction occurs when there is compulsive behavior and we replace verbal communication with
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The relationship between alcohol and depression
Alcoholism is an addictive disease from which other disorders, such as depression, often derive. Depressive disorder is a mood syndrome that affects a person’s emotional, cognitive, motivational, and psychomotor state, influencing their relationship with their environment. Unhealthy lifestyle habits, such
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The Meaning of Christmas
What makes Christmas a special time? The Christmas holidays are a time with a special essence that goes beyond shopping and consumption. They play a symbolic role in families and friendships. They are a time for gathering, for bringing loved
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Rubifen and methylphenidate: effects, abuse, and risk of addiction
Rubifen, a cheaper and easier-to-obtain cocaine. Rubifen or methylphenidate is known as poor man’s cocaine due to its nearly identical effects. It is a psychostimulant medication similar to amphetamines, and an increasing number of people are consuming it behind doctors’
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