Addiction

How to Know If Someone Is Addicted: Physical, Behavioral & Mental Signs

For families and loved ones seeking clarity—written by the team at Design for Change Recovery in Lancaster, California. If you’re…

2 days ago

The Rise of Carfentanil in California: What You Must Know

California’s long struggle with the opioid epidemic is entering a more dangerous phase. A synthetic opioid known as carfentanil—an ultra-potent…

2 weeks ago

Nitazenes: The New Frontier of Synthetic Opioids and What We Can Do About It

In recent years, a new class of synthetic opioids—nitazenes—has emerged in illicit drug markets, posing a terrifying risk to public…

3 weeks ago

When “What’s in it?” Becomes a Matter of Life or Death

The Growing Threat of Synthetic Adulterants and Mix-and-Match Drug Cocktails In 2025, one of the most alarming trends in substance…

4 weeks ago

Can a Diabetes Drug Help Treat Cocaine Addiction? Exploring New Research

A Surprising Discovery Semaglutide, a medication best known for treating type 2 diabetes and supporting weight loss (often recognized by…

4 weeks ago

Nitazenes: The Next Generation Synthetic Opioid Causing Global Alarm

In recent years, a new class of synthetic opioids known as nitazenes has surged from obscurity into headlines—and for a…

1 month ago

The Newest Drug Threats You Need to Know About — And How to Protect Yourself or a Loved One

The landscape of substance abuse in America is changing at a dangerous pace. New synthetic drugs, deadly combinations, and unexpected…

2 months ago

How Fentanyl Replaced OxyContin in California’s Drug Epidemic

The destruction of lives caused by fentanyl misuse or inappropriate use is a national health crisis. The staggering number of…

1 year ago

What Is Drug Lingo? A Parents’ Guide to Modern Drug-Culture Slang

Today’s teens seem to have their own language, and adults can barely decipher it at times.  While most of the…

1 year ago

Drug-Induced Psychosis: Understanding the Causes and Risks

In drug-induced psychosis, individuals tend to lose awareness of reality.   It can be triggered by several factors, many of…

1 year ago