heart issues from drug use, heroin rehab california

Heroin Rehabs Seeing More People with Heart Issues from Drug Use

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Many people imagine HIV and overdoses when they think of the problems related to heroin abuse, but addicts can face a range of other issues you might not have considered. Injecting drugs with contaminated needles can cause a deadly heart infection that has already taken many lives. Doctors and other medical professionals struggle to defeat […]

OC Sober Living HOmes

Why People Don’t Want OC Sober Living Homes

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Orange County, like much of the country, is home to a worsening addiction crisis, but many of those living here seem to not only not want to be part of the solution that addresses the root causes of this but also want to harm an important part of the solution that does exist. One of […]

Safe Injection Sites California

Safe Injection Sites California

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In the wake of a heroin problem that has been sweeping the nation, people from all walks of life are desperate to find a solution that will save lives and stop the threat in its tracks. If you or someone you know is looking for hope and a way to escape from addiction, you are […]

binge drinking and addiction

The Relationship Between Binge Drinking And Addiction

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Although there is no official definition for alcoholism, the American Society of Addiction Medicine[1] says that the disease is characterized by a preoccupation with alcohol, failure to control its consumption and continued use of the substance despite negative consequences. If you feel like this only describes your pattern with alcohol some of the time, you […]

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Addiction Recovery Timeline

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Addiction is a disease that affects every part of a person’s life, and the grip of addiction can last for years. It’s only logical then that recovery should be a lengthy process. It may not always be obvious that progress is being made, and overcoming addiction can be a difficult struggle with many setbacks and […]

MDMA for PTSD Treatment

MDMA for PTSD Treatment

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The drug 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine, better known as MDMA or ecstasy, has been a target in the war against drugs for many years. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration made it illegal in 1985. Since then, researchers have studied the potential therapeutic benefits of legal MDMA. In August 2017, the Food and Drug Administration gave ecstasy the breakthrough […]

alcohol use and motherhood

The Increase of Alcohol Use and Motherhood

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Alcohol abuse among mothers is rising at an alarming rate. According to a study from the National Epidemiologic Survey on Alcohol and Related Conditions[1], women whose behavior meets the criteria for alcohol use disorders rose by a mind-boggling 84 percent between 2002 and 2013. During that same time period, the number of women drinking four […]