Drug Addiction

Would the DARE Program Work or Fail If Brought Back by the Attorney General?

Well intentioned as she was, Nancy Reagan’s “Just Say No” slogan in the 1980s became a mockery in schools nationwide from the first time she ever said them. Even students at low risk for drug abuse knew that “the war on drugs” wasn’t going to be won that easily. If addiction were as simple as … Continue reading Would the DARE Program Work or Fail If Brought Back by the Attorney General? →

Drug Treatment

Will Southern California Host the First Supervised Injection Site in the U.S.?

When it comes to recovery, there’s a common assumption that the only effective way to overcome our nation’s addiction crisis is to encourage drug users to complete a series of clinical rehabilitative treatments. While most experts agree that addiction treatment programs afford the best chances for an individual to achieve lasting sobriety, there are many … Continue reading Will Southern California Host the First Supervised Injection Site in the U.S.? →

Prescription Drug Addiction

The Fight Against Opioid Addiction: Where Do We Stand?

The term “opioid” refers to a substance that acts on the opioid receptors in the brain, producing morphine-like effects. The opioid class includes opiates — drugs that come directly from opium, including morphine and codeine — as well as numerous synthetic and semisynthetic drugs such as oxycodone, fentanyl and even naloxone.1  Simply put, the opioid … Continue reading The Fight Against Opioid Addiction: Where Do We Stand? →

Alcoholism Treatment

Scientists Are Testing Ketamine as a Treatment for Alcoholism

Research has helped us to gain a better understanding of addiction while providing the opportunity to develop new, innovative and more effective ways of treating this deadly disease. Through observation and study, we’ve amassed a plethora of different treatments and therapeutic techniques that are effective in addressing substance abuse problems. While we’ve had small victories, … Continue reading Scientists Are Testing Ketamine as a Treatment for Alcoholism →

Drug Abuse

How has the ‘Quick Fix’ Mentality Made Us Vulnerable to Addiction?

Life has become more fast-paced than every before. We’re constantly looking for ways to squeeze just a bit more time out of the day, whether it means juggling far too many simultaneous tasks at work, inserting lots of superfluous adjectives to achieve the required length for a college term paper, or driving way too fast … Continue reading How has the ‘Quick Fix’ Mentality Made Us Vulnerable to Addiction? →

Recovery

How to Embrace All People Groups in Recovery

Traditionally, women have faced some unique challenges when it comes to seeking addiction treatment. They might be afraid of being judged as bad mothers or of losing custody of their children because of the social stigma. But much progress has been made in this area, such as better family court procedures and nurseries at treatment … Continue reading How to Embrace All People Groups in Recovery →

Drug Addiction

Is Southern California a Hotbed for Fentanyl?

Over the past year and a half, the drug fentanyl has rapidly grown in popularity across the United States with nine fentanyl seizures in the state of California alone. Some of the cities affected include Los Angeles, Riverside, San Francisco, Pine Valley, San Clemente and Chula Vista.1  Specifically, in June 2017, San Diego had two … Continue reading Is Southern California a Hotbed for Fentanyl? →

General Issues

The Future of Drug Use

Addiction usually begins as innocent experimentation with drugs that are thought to be safe because they are legal. But when alcohol and marijuana are no longer enough, and recreational drug users get bored with their experiences, prescription opioids and heroin are often the next step. But even one dose of heroin can start a person … Continue reading The Future of Drug Use →

Addiction Recovery

Why Residential Treatment Works for Young People Addicted to Opiates

Young people who seek inpatient treatment at a facility that treats both substance use and mental health disorders not only reclaim their lives but they also save the health care system millions of dollars annually. That’s per new research published in Journal of Evidence-Informed Social Work. While most research looking at opioid addiction focuses on … Continue reading Why Residential Treatment Works for Young People Addicted to Opiates →

Drug Addiction

After California’s Prop 47, Many Addicts Are Worse Off Than Before

In 2014, California held a referendum on whether or not to re-categorize certain non-violent offenses, including drug possession and petty theft, as misdemeanors, rather than felonies. Nearly 60 percent of the public voted in favor of the change. Proposition 47 was implemented, releasing roughly 13,500 inmates from California’s correctional facilities. For addicts, it should have … Continue reading After California’s Prop 47, Many Addicts Are Worse Off Than Before →

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