Heroin addiction is an epidemic that has plagued the world since the late 1800’s. In the United States, 60% of fatal drug overdoses in 2014 were caused by opioids, the majority of which were classified as heroin. In Orange County,
Substance abuse and addiction is a problem that affects all parts of the world, but some regions suffer more from the consequences of its effects, due to a higher rate of drug abuse and violence. At the same time, there
Being a working professional with an important role to fulfill can put a great amount of stress on anybody. According to a National Survey on Drug Use & Health, it's estimated that 10% of full-time employees will end up suffering
Addiction recovery does not stop after rehab – it continues for a lifetime afterward. Anyone who has successfully been through rehab knows how crucial it is to find a stable, supportive environment to live in while adjusting back into regular
More than 400,000 people have succumbed to the opioid epidemic in the U.S. Millions of people are addicted to opioids, and health care feels strained. The effects of opioid abuse have put law enforcement and social services under so much
Spooky season is at its peak this week-- it’s Halloween! This is the one night of the year where everyone seems to bring out their weirdest, wildest selves. It’s also one of the most hyped nights of the year for
Opioids аrе ѕtrоng раіn mеdісаtіоnѕ that can help in short-term, but there are several Risks of long term opioid therapy for chronic pain Thеу саn hеlр іf уоu hаvе ѕеvеrе ѕhоrt-tеrm acute pain — lіkе раіn аftеr ѕurgеrу оr fоr
If you live in southern California, you may want to know the addiction rate in Orange County, CA or surrounding areas. Locally to this county and across the nation, addiction continues to grow. The rate of addiction seems to be
According to a report issued by the National Institute of Drug Abuse, crystal meth or methamphetamine as it's properly known has become one of the most dangerous drugs not only in Costa Mesa but in the country. The sad fact
Over thе уеаrѕ, mаnу drug аnd аlсоhоl rеhаbіlіtаtіоn fасіlіtіеѕ hаvе еѕtаblіѕhеd ореrаtіоnѕ іn vаrіоuѕ rеѕіdеntіаl аrеаѕ of Orange Country. Rеѕіdеntѕ аnd thе Cіtу Cоunсіl ѕhаrе соnсеrnѕ аbоut thе рrоlіfеrаtіоn of thеѕе fасіlіtіеѕ аnd thе іmрасtѕ of thеѕе ореrаtіоnѕ оn lосаl
Addiction is never something to take lightly, as it changes brain function and causes chemical imbalances. In an adult brain, these changes can have a damaging effect, but what’s even more damaging is the negative impacts addiction can have on
A dual diagnosis is when someone experiences a mental health condition as well as an addiction to drugs or alcohol. Many times, addiction and mental health correlate closely. More and more, the medical world is showing the effects mental health
