EXCESSIVE WORKING CAN LEAD TO EXCESSIVE DRINKING
Hard workers always tend to get ahead; as a society, we value hard work and a solid work ethic, but when does a healthy work ethic cross the line into a compulsive behavior? True workaholics may not be able to stop working once the day is over, and may exhibit any of the following signs: […]
HOW “AT RISK” ARE YOUR CHILDREN?
Parents always worry about their kids – how well they’ll do in school, who their friends will be, what their careers will be when they grow up, and how healthy they’ll be. These are very natural and common worries of a parent! Alongside this, many parents worry about whether or not their children will develop […]
TOP 3 DRUGS USED IN THE UNITED STATES
Annually in the United States, The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration performs a study to evaluate drug trends across the country. The most recent National Survey of Drug Use and Health is from 2016, and found that nearly 30 million Americans use illicit recreational drugs every year. Marijuana Marijuana is not only a […]
SORE FACE, SORE BODY: DRUGS THAT CAUSE BOTH
There are many different ways in which heavy drug use can lead to facial sores. Each substance that causes facial sores has a different way of doing so. Here’s how commonly abused drugs can cause facial sores: Alcohol: Alcohol abuse can cause liver disease. Liver disease can lead to many skin problems, including sores called […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Road to a DUI in Orange County
One of the most common ways that people enter treatment for drug and alcohol addiction in Orange County is by acquiring a citation for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Commonly called a DUI, this driving offense often serves as an alert to law enforcement officials, health care providers and employers about the […]
VICTORY OVER ALCOHOL ADDICTION
When assessing the damage alcohol abuse has created in your life, the road to recovery may seem dark, long, and daunting. At times it may leave you feeling overwhelmed and isolated, and determining how to get started in the direction towards victory can be confusing! However, there are steps you can take that will make […]
ADDICTION TO CARISOPRODOL
Carisoprodol can cause dependence as well as addiction. When first created, carisoprodol was not a controlled substance, but after becoming an extremely popular prescribed muscle relaxant, users began to abuse it more frequently. When ingested, the body metabolizes carisoprodol into a drug called meprobamate, a minor tranquilizer. Meprobamate is classified by the DEA as a […]
