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Drug overdoses are unfortunately more common than we may think. According to the Center of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there has been an increase of 137 percent of drug overdoses nationwide since 2000. Furthermore, there has been a 200 percent increase (since 2000) in overdose deaths involving opioids specifically (this includes pain relievers and […]

Group therapy is a vital aspect of addiction recovery. Enrolling in an alcohol and drug rehab program is a wonderful accomplishment and a courageous step toward long-term recovery. But if you’re looking to truly rehabilitate your life, you need to identify the thoughts and emotions that trigger your substance abuse, change your habits, and find […]

Being charged and arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) can have a lasting impression on your life. Luckily, receiving a DUI doesn’t have to change your entire life. But the situation is an indication that you do need to pick up the pieces of your life and change your drinking habits. If not, you […]

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 […]

After you decide to get help for addiction challenges, choosing a drug rehab center becomes one of the most important decisions in your recovery journey. The right treatment facility can help you reach long-term sobriety and change your life for the better. But with more than 14,500 rehab centers in the United States, deciding which […]

When you’re serious about overcoming addiction challenges, your first instinct may be to stop using any and all substances. Even though that impulse is correct, you need to go about it the right way. Sure, the goal of detox is simple: get rid of any harmful substances in your body. But the actual process of […]

In 2018, more than 20 million people needed treatment for substance use challenges. A little more than 3.5 million people received the treatment they needed. If you’re fortunate enough to enroll and participate in a drug rehab program, you should make it your mission to get as much out of the treatment program as you […]

When you’re searching for a rehab center, you’re probably thinking about many different details: what program best fits your needs, what the rehabilitation process is like, and how long your treatment will last. You might spend a considerable amount of time learning about different types of treatment programs and the behavioral therapies which counselors use […]

Recovering from addiction is a remarkable achievement that requires discipline, focus, support, and willpower. But addiction is a chronic condition that doesn’t go away easily. In fact, many people slip up at some point in their journey to overcome substance use challenges. Behavioral health experts call that misstep “relapse” and it’s more common than you […]

Anxiety is your mind’s and body’s natural reaction to dangerous and stressful situations. But when you have an anxiety disorder, your mind and body don’t calm down after the danger or stress is gone. Anxiety disorders can also make you feel like many aspects of your life are a threat to your wellbeing even when […]