While California is making significant efforts to address drug addiction and provide quality treatment, it remains a primary public health issue. Alcohol accounts for more nonfatal emergency room visits than all other drugs combined, and by the 11th grade, more than half of Californians have gained drinking experience. Since 2006, the number of fatal heroin…
Every addictive substance has unique characteristics that can make recognizing an addiction challenging. Recognizing an addiction via visual and behavioral cues can be vital to helping your loved one get the help they need in a timely fashion. Crystal meth abuse, in particular, can have immediate, devastating consequences on a person’s physical and mental health.…
When you’re working toward sobriety, you may find that some approaches work better than others. Every person has different needs, and different environmental and sociological factors impact every addiction, so it’s no secret that individualized treatment can be more successful. However, this doesn’t mean that every method of detox and recovery is safe or recommended.…
Addiction can come in many forms, and sometimes it can be difficult to recognize. When you picture addiction, there’s a good chance that you imagine amphetamines, opioids, or alcohol. These substances are all addictive, and addictions to them may be more common than other addictions. It may also be that the addictions we listed get…
Most young people experiment with alcohol as part of their introduction into adulthood. This experimentation is expected, but more and more young people are delving into binge drinking. Binge drinking is defined as having four or more drinks in just a few hours, depending on your height and weight. When you drink this much, you…
In many states, including California, marijuana has been legalized somehow, including a medical or recreational purchase. Marijuana legalization has been discussed for over a decade, and many states are deciding to decriminalize or legalize it. Legal availability is not, however, equivalent to safety. Marijuana still carries some risk levels, and you should know the facts…
Cocaine abuse and alcohol abuse can be massively detrimental to your health and well-being on your own. Combined, the effects can be even more catastrophic. Mixing addictive substances is always risky, and you should consider your safety when using them. On its own, alcohol abuse can affect your body and long-term health in many different…
Substance use disorder can affect people from every walk of life without discrimination. Addiction doesn’t care who you are or where you came from, although some experiences and information may put you at higher risk of substance abuse. When you begin abusing substances, it can be easy to believe that you won’t develop an addiction.…
Addiction can affect anyone from any background. A substance abuse disorder will damage important aspects of your life, such as your relationships and health, regardless of who you are and where you come from. People from all walks of life end up considering rehab, so why not find one that caters specifically to your needs?…
There are many misconceptions that people worldwide carry about health insurance. For example, many people believe that a plan with the lowest monthly premium is the plan with the lowest cost. This isn’t usually the case, as you have to factor deductibles and co-pay costs into what you’d be paying for healthcare. Some other myths…