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Staying Sober During Christmas & New Year’s: A Complete Guide to Protecting Your Recovery

The holiday season is often described as joyful, heartwarming, and magical — a time for family gatherings, celebration, and reflection.…

3 weeks ago

Emerging Drug Trends in 2025: What You Need to Know

The landscape of substance use in the United States is evolving at a pace unlike anything we’ve seen before. New…

1 month ago

Residential Treatment vs. Outpatient Treatment: Which Path Is Right for You?

When you’re exploring addiction treatment in California, one of the first decisions is whether to choose residential treatment or an…

2 months ago

Gabapentin Misuse: The Hidden Prescription Epidemic Sweeping California

For years, gabapentin (brand name Neurontin) was viewed as a relatively low-risk prescription medication for nerve pain and seizures. But…

2 months ago

The Life-Changing Benefits of Drug Rehab in California

Seeking help for addiction is a courageous decision—and one that can transform your life. Whether you're struggling with opioids, alcohol,…

3 months ago

Xylazine (“Tranq”) in California: The Dangerous Rise of the Zombie Drug

California continues to battle an evolving drug crisis. Alongside fentanyl, a new and equally troubling threat is emerging: xylazine, often…

3 months ago

From Weight Loss to Recovery: How Obesity Medications Like Ozempic Are Opening New Frontiers in Addiction Treatment

In recent years, the medical world has been buzzing with conversation about Ozempic, a prescription medication that was originally developed…

4 months ago

Social Media Chroming Challenge: Here’s What Parents Need to Know

According to teens, social media is a great way to stay in touch with friends and share personal interests.  While…

2 years ago

What Are the Benefits and Risks of Vaping?

Many people claim that e-cigarettes helped them quit smoking regular cigarettes. This is a significant benefit due to the health…

2 years ago

National Fentanyl Awareness Day May 9, 2023

The synthetic opioid fentanyl is produced illicitly and has a high addiction rate.  As such, it is a major contributing…

3 years ago