Drug Problem Becomes Rampant In Costa Mesa Hotels
Costa Mesa hotels have a budding drug problem. A high-profile example of this allegedly occurred on May 4th, 2018 . Police were called to a Holiday Inn in Costa Mesa, CA. Once police arrived at the scene, they found two individuals— one of whom was Michael Herman Spence, the mayor of West Covina at the […]
How To Approach A Friend Who Needs Addiction Treatment
Watching a friend struggle with an addiction is scary… but deciding to talk to a friend that is struggling with an addiction and encourage professional treatment (such as rehab) can feel like an absolutely insurmountable and terrifying task. It is natural for those struggling with the disease of addiction to be in denial of their […]
Breaking the Stigma: Addiction and Judaism in Orange County
The addiction epidemic sweeping across the country has taken many by surprise. The young and old, rich and poor are all finding themselves stuck in the cycle of addiction. As it hits Orange County in particular, the members of the Jewish community are especially vulnerable. Myths among the Jewish community deny that addiction is an […]
Can Drug Addiction Run In The Family?
When your doctor asks you for your family history, it isn’t for no reason. Being aware of what health conditions your family members may suffer from may provide the missing puzzle pieces necessary for your doctor to be able to establish sound conclusions about your health for you. The cause of alcohol and drug addiction […]
What To Learn From Your Parent’s Addictions
If you have ever found yourself uttering these words: we hear you, we understand you, and we see you. Having a parent that struggles with an addiction – whether that be to substances or to a certain behavioral pattern – can be one of the most entirely challenging experiences to shoulder as a child and […]
Congratulations To Our Scholarship Winner Ronald Pan!
In Ronald’s submission, he shares an inspiring and beneficial message about mental health awareness and we are proud to award him with the $1,000 Asana Scholarship to help him in his journey to becoming a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP). (Submission below) I am passionate about mental health because I almost lost my life […]
10 Best Supplements For Anxiety
Anxiety is a mental illness that can prove to be undoubtedly debilitating for many of its sufferers. Of course, tons of pharmaceutical drugs have begun to emerge in the last decade that can assist in the improvement of mental health. Despite the emergence and rapid development of psychotropic drugs and prescription medications, some people still […]
Preventing Overdoses in Laguna Beach
Drug overdose rates in Orange County have reached epidemic proportions. According to the latest available county government statistics, overdoses have increased 82% in Orange County since the year 2000. Our region has 5,000 hospitalizations and 600 deaths each year from overdoses, most of which involve opioids (like heroin, oxycodone or hydrocodone) or benzodiazepines (sedatives like […]
Asana Recovery Awarded The Joint Commission Accreditation for Three Years
COSTA MESA, Calif., Nov. 4, 2019 — Asana Recovery has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Behavioral Health Care Accreditation Program by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Joint Commission (JC) Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a health care organization’s commitment to providing safe and quality patient care. While […]
7 Quick Mood Enhancers You Can Do During Your Lunch Break
So, you’re looking for creative and new ways to boost your mood. More specifically, you’re looking for quick mood enhancers that you can do while you’re on your lunch break at work. Well, you don’t need a ton of time to improve your mood. There are a lot of quick and fun things that you […]
