Is It Okay to Be “California Sober”?
Demi Lovato turned heads recently by talking publicly about her struggles with substance use and her "lifestyle choice" of being "California sober." Her definition of "California sober" is a person…
Spring Clean Your Life
It’s that time of year again – spring is coming, and the warm weather tempts us. But things are still pretty different this year. Typically, spring is a time to…
Is Substance Use Harming Your Relationship?
COVID-19 has stressed out a lot of relationships. Many people have had a lot to deal with. For many of us, our relationships look different this year. Recent economic hardships…
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…