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What Is Opioid Use Disorder? Posted on October 16, 2021 2:22 am PDT

Understanding opioid use disorder, its mechanisms, and available treatment options is essential for addressing the ongoing public health challenge with these drugs. Comprehensive efforts involving...

Facts About DUI Treatment For First-Time Offenders Posted on September 13, 2021 3:12 pm PDT

DUI is an acronym used for driving under the influence, whether that influence is alcohol or drugs. If you fail a DUI test, you may...

4 Simple, Safe Ways to Get More Quality Sleep During Recovery Posted on August 30, 2021 3:45 pm PDT

Having a hard time getting quality rest during recovery? If so, you’re not alone. Many people experience poor sleep or lack of sleep when recovering...

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The Opioid Crisis in California: Fentanyl Drug Abuse Posted on August 16, 2021 4:59 am PDT

With over 3,244 deaths in 2019 due to an opioid overdose and more than 17 million prescriptions for the drugs being given each year in...

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Addiction in the LGBTQ Community Posted on June 11, 2021 9:25 am PDT

It’s estimated that 9 percent of Americans misuse illicit substances. But among the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) community, that estimation is far...

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Benefits of Meditation During Recovery Posted on May 12, 2021 9:32 am PDT

What used to be a mystic practice shunned by many has become a significant part of addiction recovery. We’re talking about meditation—but is meditation for...