Triple C, Skittles, Candy, Red Devils–what do all of these seemingly innocuous things have in common? They sound like treats but in truth represent a…
California has once again led the charge in controlling public health. This past election, voters approved Proposition 31. The new California vaping law reaffirms the…
The field of psychology primarily uses the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-V) as a standard to diagnose the fallout effects of trauma.…
Many individuals in recovery recognize this sobering statistic: according to studies, opioid users in recovery have a 91% relapse rate. That represents the highest among…
Unless you’ve never been affected by the ugly, destructive reality that is addiction, then you’re likely to know common ways addicts manipulate all too well.…
It’s easy for people who are not so familiar with substance abuse to assume that loved ones struggling with an active addiction can just one…
According to new data released by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), fentanyl overdose has become the number one killer of Americans aged 18-45. Between…
When an individual suffers from both a drug/alcohol addiction and a behavioral disorder concurrently, this is known as dual diagnosis.
What do you picture when you think of summer? The beach, BBQs, pool parties, the run-down mini van your family used to pile into for…
You know the feeling when you’re sick with a cold and you can’t seem to remember what it was like to breathe normally? Then, one…