Cocaine is expensive. Look at the books to see how fast a person is going through cash. This is an early sign of cocaine addiction. Changes in behavior in another sign— exaggerated efforts to bar family members or friends from…
Alcohol addiction in men is a common problem. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, men are two times more likely to binge drink than women. Inpatient treatments could benefit those that are struggling with a severe alcohol…
Our individual health is as unique as our fingerprints. Every experience, every interaction, and every genetic factor weigh on our emotional landscape, making us the person we are today. And gender is one of the most determinant influences on people’s…
Orange County Health Care Agency reported an increase in drug-related overdose deaths (of 88% between 2000 and 2017). Hospitalization rates in Orange County studies show that the rates for alcohol and drug-related issues in Orange County have not shown any…
Drugs and alcohol affect your decision-making abilities, lower your inhibitions, and generally decrease your propensity for healthy living. That’s why being under the influence of one substance may lead to an ill-advised choice to try another. This combination isn’t just…
This October marks the seventh annual National Substance Abuse Prevention Month –– an observance to encourage prevention efforts among teens and young adults and to remember those who lost their lives to substance abuse. According to the National Survey on…
September is National Recovery Month, a SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)-sponsored event that increases awareness and understanding of mental and substance use disorders, and celebrates the individuals living in recovery. National Recovery Month (Recovery Month) is a…
September is National Recovery Month. Sponsored by SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration), Recovery Month is designed to boost awareness and understanding of both mental and substance abuse disorders as well as to celebrate those who live in…
Given the rampant opioid epidemic that’s sweeping the nation, it’s easy to see why one might overlook alcohol abuse. For starters, it’s legal for recreational purposes; you can walk into your local grocery store and buy a handle of vodka…
International Overdose Awareness is here to remind us, sadly, that we live amidst an epidemic of overdosing. Falling each year on August 31st, International Overdose Awareness Day is a global event whose purpose is to raise awareness of overdosing and reduce the stigma…
