For starters, is there a difference between drug use between men and women? In a word; yes. As the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) states rather bluntly; “men are more likely than women to use almost all types of illicit drugs, and illicit drug use is more likely to result in emergency department visits …
This past week, The New York Times published an informative article on the state of recovery during COVID-19. The key topic of the piece was telemedicine and how virtual treatment appears to be the way of the future (at least for now). In some ways, telemedicine shows definite promise; particularly for those struggling in rural regions of the country. …
It is common knowledge that addictions carry a negative stigma. That, of course, should not be the case, but it is an unescapable fact as many (incorrectly) assume that a dependency is a choice and not a disease. Sadly, hurtful words are often used to describe people struggling with substance abuse and they can sometimes …
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (commonly known as PTSD) and addiction have always been intertwined. In fact, roughly a quarter of the people dealing with drug or alcohol disorders also suffer PTSD. So it’s not surprising to see research develop on these two topics, including a new study that discusses possible treatment methods. U.S. News and World …
There is no denying that dependencies can create terrible ripples. Not only is the person using in turmoil, so is their network of friends and close family. And undoubtedly, the most tragic victims in that circle are the young children forced to watch a parent spiral out of control. NPR recently addressed this issue, highlighting …
We are certainly in the midst of a new age when it comes to addiction treatment. Gone are the usual in-person recovery meetings and in their place are virtual teleconferences and online chats (thanks, of course, to quarantining and the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic). While we certainly applaud the way our industry was able to adapt …
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We always appreciate it when dependencies are looked at from a scientific angle. There is so much to be learned from the brain’s behavior and how impulses beyond our control can fuel addictive tendencies. To that end, researchers from Stanford University and the Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences recently combined forces to …
We always like to see recovery stories about brought to a regional level. And in our world (which consists of treatment centers in Santa Clarita and Agua Dulce), that means reactions and responses within Southern California. Well The Los Angeles Times is, of course, the authority on that region, which is why we were excited when they …
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Traditionally, Thailand has been associated with terms like “meditation” and “reflection.” With famed Buddhist temples throughout the country, it is a common destination for people undertaking spiritual journeys. Well interestingly enough, it has now become a popular mecca for people looking to overcome addictions. So much so, in fact, that CNN produced an entire expose …
