Now Is The Time To Check On Your Loved Ones
Are you worried about somebody you love right now? The pandemic, the end of the holiday season, and social unrest have caused a roller coaster of both worries and emotions.…
Scott H. Silverman Emerges as an Expert on Addiction During the Pandemic
Information during a pandemic can be critical to the health and well-being of individuals in the community. For many people in recovery, life has taken on unique challenges. It’s been…
Veterans: Having a Plan for the Holidays
The holidays can be a stressful and emotional time for people in recovery, especially those with co-occurring disorders such as PTSD. For many veterans, this is a yearly struggle. Holidays…
Three Preventable OD Deaths in San Diego Daily
According to a news release from the County of San Diego, three people lose their lives to overdoses in San Diego daily. In July and August, deaths increased by 50%…
Getting Help After a DUI
Alcohol addiction is one of the most prevalent types of addiction in the world. Alcohol is both physically and mentally addicting. One of the most common consequences of binge drinking…
Getting Help: Families, Veterans and Addiction
Many people in the military struggle with abusing drugs or alcohol. This is even more true when it comes to veterans. Addiction and substance abuse are issues that the veteran…
Fireworks And Coping With PTSD
Have you been hearing a lot of loud, unexpected fireworks the past few weeks? For many people, the 4th of July (and the days leading up to it) is a…
Secret Suffering: Veterans and Addiction
Substance use disorders are common in many communities, including those with high-stress occupations like members of our military. Soldiers and others in the military often encounter intense, high-stress situations daily.…
Are You a Functional Alcoholic?
Many people who have a drinking problem often deny it vehemently. This behavior is especially true for the “functioning” alcoholic, who turns his or her head from side-to-side and sees…