On March 21, the National Day of Action on Syringe Exchange educates the public about the life-saving importance of sterile needles and syringe exchange services. The injection drug users with the care they need to reduce the risk of HIV/AIDS…

National surveys show that 1 in 2 women of child-bearing age drink alcohol, and 18% of these women binge drink. Alcohol affects males and females in different ways. Although men are statistically more likely to drink alcohol, women absorb more…

Gender is an ever-changing concept. It is considered more fluid than it once was, but it still defines us in a myriad of ways. Boys and girls mature at different paces, teenagers experience adolescence differently, and these rifts become even…

Life is the ultimate healing process. Every morning offers new opportunities to experience the world in cool, strange, and interesting ways; these are all activities that may lend themselves to your burgeoning recovery. By embracing alternative ways to lead a…

For most of us, Valentine’s Day evokes images of candy red hearts and candlelight dinners with that special someone. But what could be more special than expressing your love with a healthy outlook? It’s a gift that will last for…

Getting help in Southern California, thankfully, isn’t that difficult. There are places and Doctors and institutes and therapy centers everywhere that can help you get back on the right road to recovery. But what about the aftercare? Where and what…

National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week falls from January 22-27, 2019 – an event begun in 2010 by scientists at the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) to shatter the myths about drug and alcohol use. It was originally designed…

The day after Christmas – December 26th – is recognized as National Thank You Note Day. The timing couldn’t be better; you’ve opened all your Christmas presents and it’s a good time to write out some personalized “thank you’s” because…