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November 13, 2020
Helping Your Veteran Loved One Choose the Right Drug Rehab

A large number of veterans live with post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). In addition to seeing distressing things and experiencing various forms of trauma, many veterans face challenges trying to adjust back to civilian life after returning home from deployment. Unfortunately, many veterans turn to drugs and alcohol to cope with these difficulties. According to […]

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November 1, 2020
How Does Addiction Work in the Body and Brain?

Every year, addiction affects millions of Americans. Like any other disease, addiction wreaks havoc on the brain and the body. Whether we’ve struggled with addiction on our own or watched a loved one or close friend grapple with substance use, most of us know that addiction changes the way the brain works and negatively impacts […]

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October 31, 2020
How San Diego is Combating The Opioid Crisis

Since the 1990s, opioid use has skyrocketed across America, leading to a national crisis. In fact, every day, approximately 128 people in the United States die from an opioid overdose. In California, the number of opioid overdose deaths has increased by 9 percent since 2015. In 2018, 45 percent of overdose deaths in the state […]

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October 30, 2020
Signs Your Loved One Needs Professional Intervention

Staging an intervention can help your loved one get the help they need when they are dealing with drug or alcohol addiction. But approaching a loved one about their substance use can be tough. For example, your loved one might deny that they have a problem and become hostile towards you if you suggest they […]

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October 26, 2020
The Most Effective Therapy Methods for Treating Addiction

Recovering from drug or alcohol addiction requires refraining from addictive substances and making positive mental and behavioral changes. But uprooting habits, changing the way you think, and developing new patterns of behavior can feel like an uphill battle, especially if you’re trying to make these kinds of changes on your own. Luckily, most addiction treatment […]

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October 25, 2020
Drug Addiction and Homelessness in California

Californians continue to struggle with drug addiction and homelessness despite the state’s many initiatives to combat the opioid crisis. Fentanyl-related overdose deaths are on the rise and the COVID-19 pandemic hasn’t helped the situation. In fact, overdose deaths in July and August of this year were more than 50% higher than they were in February […]

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October 18, 2020
How to Engage in Family Therapy with an Alcoholic

Even though addiction is a personal challenge, alcoholism can negatively affect the entire family. Luckily, family therapy can help rebuild trust, mend wounds, and foster healthy communication. As a family member of someone in active addiction, however, engaging with their addiction may make you anxious. Grappling with the chaos your loved one has put your […]

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October 17, 2020
How Can You Fight Alcohol Cravings?

Alcohol cravings can happen any time, day or night. At first, the urge to drink may seem uncontrollable, overwhelming, and too powerful to resist. But in reality, most alcohol cravings are like the waves in the ocean: they appear to be sudden but are actually predictable and short-lived. This means that you can learn to […]

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October 14, 2020
The Connection Between Impulsive Behavior and Addiction

In many ways, someone grappling with drug and alcohol addiction can be the poster child for impulsive behavior. When you have a substance use disorder, you may lie, steal, cheat, and react to situations on a whim. Addiction can also cause you to consume drugs and alcohol without considering the consequences. In addition to that, […]

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October 10, 2020
How MDMA Affects The Brain and Body

More than 18 million people in the United States have tried MDMA at least once in their lifetime. At first, the drug stimulates the mind, making you feel euphoric, energetic, and confident. MDMA also distorts your senses, seemingly making you more alert, self-aware, and empathetic. But in reality, MDMA is actually disrupting your brain’s chemical […]

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