Seeing a loved one overcome their addiction and finally lead a healthy and productive life is a dream come true, isn’t it? You’ve fought the uphill battle of addiction right alongside them…refused to give them money for drugs or alcohol. Held your ground when they lashed out at you in anger. Kept urging them to
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March 26, 2019
3 Ways You Can Support Your Recovering Loved One
February 20, 2019
A New Age for Yage
- By : Jennifer Dooley
- addiction, ayahuasca, non-opioid
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Have you ever heard of “Ayahuasca?” You may have already…it’s a popular search term here in the Bay Area. Also known as “Yage,” it’s a uniquely powerful hallucinogen. So powerful that some insist it’s a priceless medicine, not any sort of drug. However, that perception masks the very real risks of the substance. What does
February 14, 2019
Can I Smoke Marijuana While Pregnant?
- By : Jennifer Dooley
- addiction, Drug Rehab, marijuana, pregnancy
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We’ve heard it for decades. “Don’t smoke while pregnant! It’s dangerous for the baby!” But they mean smoking cigarettes. What about marijuana? It’s said to help curb morning sickness. As well as the aches & pains that come with pregnancy. If it helps the mother with all those, it can’t be all bad, can it?
January 31, 2019
4 Hidden Costs of Substance Abuse
- By : Jennifer Dooley
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We’ve all seen a movie or TV show documenting someone’s spiral into addiction. Losing things on the way down—jobs, friends, significant others, their health, and of course, money. But addiction costs more than that; it also has other, less visible costs. Some are temporary, like the friend who left months prior reappearing to help you
January 10, 2019
Does Your Teen Have Substance Abuse Problems?
- By : Jennifer Dooley
- addiction, alcoholism, Drug Rehab, opioid crisis, substance abuse disorder
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Early Prevention and Detection are Key to Combating Teen Addiction Just about every teen spends time on social media these days. It’s mostly harmless…but there’s a disturbing parallel to social media use. Teens who spend a lot of time on social media are much more likely to abuse drugs or alcohol. How much more? 5
- By : Jennifer Dooley
- addiction, Drug Rehab, marijuana
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In recent years, marijuana has gained more social acceptance as states legalize its use.Currently, 33 states and the District of Columbia have legalized marijuana in some form, and 10 states have fully legalized marijuana for recreational use. Great news, right? Not so fast. Unfortunately, a common misconception about marijuana exists: “Marijuana is not addictive or harmful.”
December 18, 2018
Enabling vs. Helping: How to Help a Drug Addict Successfully
- By : Jennifer Dooley
- addiction, Drug Rehab
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Most of us will want to help a friend or loved one suffering from addiction. If they need something, we’ll want to get it for them. But what if they ask you to buy them more drugs? Do we get them what they ‘want’? If you do, this is what we call “enabling.” Bringing an
November 26, 2018
What are Co-Occurring Disorders? 5 Questions & Answers
- By : Jennifer Dooley
- addiction, alcoholism, co-occurring disorder, Dual Diagnosis, substance abuse disorder
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What is a co-occurring disorder? What does it have to do with “dual diagnosis treatment?” We hear these questions often from concerned friends & family members. The terms are a little obscure, so it’s not surprising. This post will explain them, and answer the most common questions. 1. What do “co-occurring disorder” (COD) and “dual