How Social Media and Advertising Affect Sobriety

How Social Media and Advertising Affect Sobriety

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Social media and advertising affect sobriety with the barrage of marketing that can follow anyone, anywhere. The internet’s effect on addiction can make it hard to maintain sobriety even for the most committed. Drinking and drug use have long been glamorized in the media, especially on television and in films.  There’s no shortage of ads […]

Uber & Rates of Alcohol Use Disorder California Treatment

Uber & Rates of Alcohol Use Disorder

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Constant binge drinking under the premise that a safe ride home is just an app away is causing an even greater need for alcohol use disorder California treatment. Uber, one of the most-used ride-sharing services, provides roughly 15 million rides to passengers each day across 500 cities.[1] From a night out with friends to getting […]

Is Ibogaine A Safe Option for Heroin Treatment

Is Ibogaine A Safe Option for Heroin Treatment?

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The current opioid crisis is bringing up new issues on many facets of our society. One of those facets is the subject of treatment; what types are there, how effective they are and what are the risks or benefits to each type. As health officials and law enforcement scramble to get a handle on the […]

LA Banning Vaping Devices

LA Banning Vaping Devices

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There is now a growing wave of municipalities considering banning vaping devices. Vaping emerged several years ago as an alternative to smoking. Many people were quick to abandon traditional cigarettes in favor of vape pens. As more research is conducted and information is made public, there is a growing concern for the harm the devices […]

Can You Suffer From Depression After Addiction Recovery

Can You Suffer From Depression After Addiction Recovery?

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Statistics show a strong connection between depression and drug and alcohol addiction. According to The National Bureau of Economic Research1, people who have been diagnosed with mental illness consume 69% of the nation’s alcohol and 84% of the nation’s cocaine. When someone is recovering from an addiction, depression after addiction can become a major obstacle […]

State Initiatives to Reduce Overdose Deaths in California

State Initiatives to Reduce Overdose Deaths in California

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There’s no doubt that overdose deaths are on the rise across the United States. This highlights the need for increased resources and interventions to address this devastating issue. According to the CDC (1), there were 70,237 overdoses in the US in 2017 – a staggering figure that demonstrates the severity of this crisis. The rise […]

Harm Reduction and Abstinence Recovery

Harm Reduction and Abstinence Recovery

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Two of the most popular forms of addiction treatment are harm reduction and abstinence recovery. Each of these methods has benefits and downsides. It is important to remember that no single approach will work to treat every person.  Addiction is one of the most common and most deadly diseases facing Americans today. According to a […]

Women's Mental Health and Addiction

Women’s Mental Health and Addiction

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Millions of American women grapple with mental health issues and the destructive consequences of alcohol and drug addictions daily. Understanding the connection between women’s mental health and addiction can provide insight into the most effective methods of prevention and treatment. Early research on the causes and effects of addiction and its relationship to mental health […]