No one would expect to lose their loved one to a drug overdose, but many families have been devastated by fatal overdoses on what is being called “Mexican oxy.” These blue pills are stamped with an “M” on one side and a “30” on another, so they resemble oxycodone pills, but they are actually a […]
The secondhand harms heavy drinkers cause to others been recently recognized as a significant public health issue, according to a new study funded by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. While secondhand smoking has been extensively studied as harmful, little has been researched to show the secondhand harms of heavy drinking; however, many have anecdotal […]
For the first time, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has a database tracking the path of all pills sold, nationwide, between manufacturers and distributors to pharmacies. According to data The Washington Post, between 2006 and 2012, billions of prescription opioids flooded the U.S. market. The total number? 76 billion opioid pills. That means each American adult and child could […]
The rate of deaths related to alcohol or drug overdose and suicide have reached catastrophic heights as disclosed in a study released by the Commonwealth Fund. The exhaustive report comprehensively surveyed all 50 states and Washington, D.C., revealing a shocking regional distinction. While each individual state has seen its own rise in these tragedies, West […]
Over 15 million American adults suffer from alcohol abuse disorder at any given time. People who become dependent on alcohol will adapt to the presence of it in their systems and require it everyday for functioning. Abrupt discontinuation can cause withdrawal symptoms like shakes and tremors. There are two common treatment options that people will use […]
There are several drug rehab centers in Los Angeles County and practically all of them “guarantee” effective treatment for substance use disorder. It is a fact, however, that not all addiction facilities are created equal, which is why you need to be cautious about the kind of rehab center you would get professional help from. […]
As professionals, business people, successful adults, and high-profile individuals, it can be hard to admit defeat and ask for help. Has your drug or alcohol use become unmanageable? Is your drug or alcohol use beginning to cause problems for you? If so, asking for help is commendable and is the most courageous thing you can […]
Alcohol use disorder affects 15.1 million adults in the U.S. and affects men nearly twice as much as women. An estimated 31% of driving fatalities in the U.S. in 2014 were caused by alcohol-impaired driving. Alcohol abuse cost the U.S. an estimated $249 billion in 2010 — 75% of which was related to binge drinking. Alcohol abuse is the 5th leading risk […]
If you or a loved one is looking for a private, upscale, and effective rehab for drugs in California, a caring addiction advisor is awaiting your call at Dana Point Rehab Campus. Feel free to call or send an email at any time. If we happen to miss you, we’ll get back to you within […]
If you or a loved one is looking for a private, upscale, and effective rehab for drugs in California, a caring addiction advisor is awaiting your call at Dana Point Rehab Campus. Feel free to call or send an email at any time. If we happen to miss you, we’ll get back to you within […]
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