Every year, on International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD), observed on August 31st, we come together to remember those we’ve lost to drug overdoses, support individuals
When you have a substance use disorder, your mind and your body have become hijacked by addiction and dependence. The first step toward freeing yourself
You’ve broken free from alcohol or your drug of choice and see a bright light at the end of your substance use disorder tunnel. Setting
The numbers surrounding deaths by opioid overdose have risen to all-time highs in recent years in the US — more than 56,500 in 2020 alone. One of
Did you know that about half of people with a substance use disorder also have a mental health issue — and vice versa? The connection between your
To start this blog, we want to point to two salient statistics — one in five people in the United States lives with chronic pain and nearly 10
You’ve been through a traumatic event, and the effects of the experience still haunts you. To help, you turn to drugs or alcohol to help
Like 20 million other people in the United States, you’re struggling with an alcohol or substance use disorder and you long to plug back into the world
Every day, you wake up and think that this is the day that you’re going to stop using, but your resolve quickly disappears as your
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, opioid use was already labeled a crisis in the United States. After lockdowns and isolation, this crisis has greatly elevated — deaths
For years, we used the word addiction to describe someone who’s developed a use disorder when it comes to drugs or alcohol. The fact is
While you may have navigated the holiday season with success — and we congratulate you on this impressive accomplishment — now’s not the time to
They say that a substance use disorder is a disease of the mind, body, and soul, which means a good recovery program addresses all of
When you’re in the middle of a substance use disorder, it’s likely that you isolated yourself or behaved in a way that may have forced
You’ve tried to quit using or drinking, but each time you’re miserable, mentally and physically, thanks to withdrawal symptoms. In fact, these symptoms are often
When you were in the throes of addiction, nearly every aspect of your life was taken over, including your mental, physical, social, behavioral, and emotional
When you develop a substance use disorder, your overriding goal is using, and everything else takes a backseat, including your diet. Now that you’re coming
The relationship between a substance use disorder and your mental health is a close one. Consider that half of those who have a mental illness also
During the late 1990s, pharmaceutical companies assured medical providers that opioid-based painkillers posed no threat when it came to addiction and dependency. They were wrong,
Like most diseases, your substance use disorder didn’t develop overnight, which means that a solid road to recovery will involve several different treatments to address
You watch as your loved one gets sucked into a substance use disorder, and you feel helpless. When they make the decision to get clean,
Let’s begin this blog with a few eye-opening statistics: 21%-29% of those who are prescribed opioids misuse them, and 8%-12% develop an opioid use disorder. As
In 2018, studies suggest that almost 10 million people misused prescription painkillers. Diving a little deeper, researchers have found that 8%-12% of people who misuse opioids go on to
If you’re in recovery, especially early recovery, relapse prevention is one area that always deserves close attention. As you work toward freeing yourself from the
Nearly 225 million adults (70%) in the United States have experienced at least one traumatic event, to say nothing of the millions of children who have been
Do you wake every morning resolved to quit using or drinking, only to find yourself caving into your cravings or withdrawal symptoms before the day
Detoxification, commonly known as detox, is a pivotal phase in addiction recovery. The consumption of drugs or alcohol leads to the accumulation of toxins, building
When it comes to opioid addiction, one of the most daunting challenges is overcoming withdrawal symptoms. These symptoms often act as deterrents, pushing individuals back
Getting sober and staying sober is an extremely tough journey under normal circumstances, but when there’s a national healthcare crisis like the one we’re facing
It is a known fact of how opioids are massively addictive substances. Numbers show how severe opioids abuse has become in the last decade. Approximately
We come across tons of blogs that explore several ways that people are going through recovery struggle during the holidays. We all try hard to
What do milk, eggs, nuts, and strawberries have in common? They’re among the most common food allergies globally, with reactions ranging from mere itchiness to
When we sincerely care for someone, especially in intimate relationships, we naturally focus on their positive qualities and commit to building a bond. This affection,
Do you have that one friend, perhaps once deemed your “best friend,” that’s now lingering in your call log, awaiting your voice? Together, you navigated
In 2017, over 47,000 people died from opioid-related drug overdoses, and 36% had prescription drugs. This alarming scenario reflects a widespread public health issue of
Losing someone you love dearly can be one of the most difficult things to go through as a human being. Experiencing this type of loss
When a person fears for their safety, witnesses a violent or tragic act, or experiences some kind of intense pain, more times than not, that
Mental health and physical health are very closely connected, with each referring to the overall psychological well-being of an individual. It can include the way
Many individuals seeking a respite from their addiction find solace in traveling away from home. Southern California, with its pristine beaches and serene environment, offers
Tres Vistas Recovery Family Group! Every Thursday Night from 6PM-8PM 32301 Camino Capistrano Suite L San Juan Capistrano Ca 92675 What Is Family Group? Safe
Daniel J. Headrick, M.D. was certified in addiction medicine, through examination, by the American Board of Addiction Medicine, Inc. Board certification is the highest level of
Recognizing Commitment to the Field In 1996, the Fellows program was developed to celebrate the exceptional contributions of the leading members in the field of
What’s your passion? Discovering and claiming something you love to do has an amazing effect on your entire life. It’s like a tiny perfect raindrop
Is there a connection between spirituality and recovery? Can faith in a Higher Power help overcome addiction? According to surveys, at least 80 percent of
How to Approach a Loved One About Their Addiction “I think my boyfriend is addicted to drugs.” “I’m afraid my daughter is addicted to drugs.”
GRAVY by: Raymond Carver (1938-1988) “No other word will do. For that’s what it was. Gravy. Gravy, these past ten years. Alive, sober, working, loving,
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