Overview of Detox What you’re going to learn today is the practices and concepts about detoxification. Not much studies have conducted on people going to detox, but for sure there are a lot of people who have done it before. Learn today what detox is all about and see if Read more…
We’re excited to announce that we are now in-network and able to accept Medi-Cal and Medicare with Aetna and Beacon Health Options! What Is Medi-Cal? Within California, Medicaid is referred to as Medi-Cal, a program which is funded in equal parts by the State and federal governments. It is a Read more…
Is it just me, or does it seem as if the institutions we have come to rely on are not doing their job? Worse yet, they seen to be actively working against us. Here are just a few examples. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), US drug overdose Read more…
Designer drugs are synthetic drugs made to mimic existing controlled substances in order to get around laws such as the Controlled Substances Act. Because these drugs are created and distributed under other labels, such as ‘bath salts’ or ‘plant food’, the restrictions of the Controlled Substances Act often do not Read more…
For the last 100 years the average life expectancy in this country had been rising, but – for reasons unknown – the upward trend ended in 1999. From 2016 to 2017, the average life expectancy decreased from 78.7 years to 78.6 years – in short, people are not living as Read more…
Now that the holiday festivities are wrapping up, people across the nation are planning the tradition that comes with every January 1st: New Year’s resolutions. The end of one year and the beginning of the next is a time for fresh starts and clean slates. People hope to improve or Read more…
The holiday season is about to begin! Thanksgiving is a few short weeks away, and soon after comes the rush to find the perfect presents and host the best parties. Autumn colors will change to festive greens and reds, but the holidays aren’t always sparkling and festive. For people struggling Read more…
Why are we so fascinated by celebrities? Everyone we know (and even those we don’t) have problems, and some of them involve substance abuse. So why do we clamor to read all about celebrities going through hard times? Is it a fascination with fame? Or some kind of voyeuristic itch Read more…
Managing stress is an everyday issue. Sometimes it’s as easy as taking a short walk or finding time to sit down and relax. But if you suffer from addiction, stress can trigger urges or, worse, a relapse. How you handle the stress in your life makes a critical difference in Read more…