The Heroin Epidemic in Southern California

The Heroin Epidemic in Southern California California is currently experiencing an increase in the number of individuals using heroin. Recent statistics reveal that the majority of heroin addicts in this state are affluent individuals living in certain areas rather than individuals living on the streets. Choosing the right rehab program can make a significant difference […]

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The Devil’s Playground: Why Apathy Has No Place in Recovery

The Devil’s Playground: Why Apathy Has No Place in Recovery “She got fired again,” was the now familiar answer to my casual inquiry to how my sister-in-law has been lately. Her mother’s reply had become curiously monotone in sharp contrast to the exasperated frustration I used to hear. The millennial young lady with the beautiful

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How To Tell Your Family You Need Rehab

How To Tell Your Family You Need Rehab Honesty is the Best Policy The decision to enter rehab is a first step towards turning your life around. Drug addiction can take over a life and the risks of addiction are severe; they include criminal involvement, permanent health injury, and premature death. The decision to enter

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Talking To Your Boss About Your Addiction

Talking To Your Boss About Your Addiction Admitting to yourself that you are an addict is difficult. Admitting it to friends and family is even harder. Talking to your boss and your colleagues at work is one of the hardest of the many steps towards recovery. It is also one of the most important steps.

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Sweating the Small Stuff: How Exercise Can Promote Better Recovery

Sweating the Small Stuff: How Exercise Can Promote Better Recovery As a recovering addict, you may feel that struggling with your addiction every day uses all your energy and that you do not have the energy to spare for an exercise program. Actually, though, exercise has been shown to help prevent addictions and can be

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What Support Are We Offering To Recovering Opiate Addicts?

What Support Are We Offering To Recovering Opiate Addicts? Opiate addictions are among the more difficult to treat successfully. Opiates make significant changes in blood chemistry and at brain receptors to which they connect. The result is that recovering addicts may have severe levels of cravings, intense physical withdrawal, and emotional difficulties. The leading programs

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Summer Break and Drug Use: Why Millennials are Suffering

Summer Break and Drug Use: Why Millennials are Suffering Summer is often a huge deal for the millennial. Those still in college enjoy a much-deserved break from school while those with jobs take their vacation time to travel the world. However, summer often has a dark side in all generations and has become particularly harsh

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Substance Abuse Rehab Centers for People With Cigna Insurance

Substance Abuse Rehab Centers for People With Cigna Insurance Substance abuse is one of the major problems experienced by people living in the United States. Experts estimate that more than 23 million Americans have some type of addiction. When you realize that you have a problem, you need to seek help as soon as possible.

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Staying Sober Through A Mental Health Relapse

Staying Sober Through A Mental Health Relapse When it comes to your mental health, one of the best decisions you can make is to avoid substance abuse. Whether you struggle with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder or schizophrenia, abusing drugs and alcohol only makes things worse. However, it’s not always easy to stay away from substances

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