Anyone who has ever suffered from a hangover after a night of drinking has experienced a mild form of alcohol withdrawal. Delirium Tremens, on the other hand, is severe alcohol withdrawal that occurs after a quick stop in habitual, heavy drinking. What Are Delirium Tremens […]
Our new Virtual IOP Program Online is the safest and most convenient way for anyone to receive the benefits of outpatient treatment for addiction and mental health issues from the comfort of your own home. It also solves the problem for people searching for IOP […]
Because they are so prevalent, many people wonder, what are the most common dual diagnosis disorders? It’s quite common for people addicted to drugs or alcohol to have a co-occurring or dual diagnosis disorder. This condition is present when a person has a substance use […]
The Great American Smokeout is recognized every year on the 3rd Thursday in November. It’s almost unbelievable to think that big tobacco companies used to advertise cigarettes in national television commercials as recently as the 1950s. These ads promoted a culture of smoking that addicted […]
We currently have an immediate need to fill the following open positions: Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) We are looking for LVNs with substance use addiction and detox experience to work in our Agoura Hills residential treatment facility. Responsibilities and Duties: Oversee clients on a […]
Alcohol and concussions can be a dangerous mix, and the same holds true for traumatic brain injury (TBI) and substance abuse. In a split second, a terrible accident that leads to traumatic brain injury can change the course of a person’s life forever. It is […]
Millions of Americans are touched by substance use and mental health issues daily. People in the throes of conditions like depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, addiction, and many others are often in great pain and see no way out of their situation. […]
Prescription Drug Take-Back Day Saturday, October 24, 2020 The next available date will be Saturday, April 24, 2021. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has been hosting the National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day each year since 2010. The dates for Drug Take-Back Day usually occur on […]
Project Semicolon is a nonprofit dedicated to the prevention of suicide. Founded in 2013, the organization has helped millions of people and believes suicide is generally preventable and is the collective responsibility of each and every person on the planet. Suicide, tragically, is all too […]
One of the most frequently asked questions by teens and young adults is “how long do drugs stay in your system?” Testing for the presence of illegal drugs in a person’s system has been around for quite some time now, and new technologies in drug […]
