When Your Partner Chooses Drug Over You According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Services Administration (SAMSHA), 18.5 million Americans have a drug or alcohol use disorder. That means 1 in 25 Americans has a substance use disorder. And, many of those people have partners, lovers, spouses, and romantic relationships. Most of us, in that […]
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Non-alcoholic beer is quickly becoming massively popular across the globe. This is, in part, fueled by the rise of craft beer as a standard thing. But, it’s also being pushed by health-conscious individuals including recovering and “recovered” alcoholics. For many of us, non-alcoholic beer can seem like an easier way out of having to avoid
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Moving out of rehab and back into the “real” world is a big deal for most of us. But, starting a new job, complete with the stresses and expectations of a job can make this worse. The closer the new job starts to the end of rehab, the harder it will be. Of course, getting
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Over 85% of the U.S. population drinks. For the less than 15% of us who don’t, refusing alcohol at social events, bars, and with friends, that can feel like ostracization. This is especially true for individuals who used to drink, especially a lot, and are finding new ways to spend time with friends, without alcohol. If you’re
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Seeking out addiction treatment can be one of the best steps you ever take for yourself or your loved ones. With over 18.5 million people in the United States struggling with a substance use disorder, addiction causes more deaths, physical health problems, and mental health problems than nearly anything else. Getting treatment means choosing between
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Over 19.7 million Americans struggle with a substance use disorder. Each year, some 11% of us reach out and go to either inpatient or outpatient rehab. For many, once that 30-90-day program is over, so is rehab. Substance use disorder treatment has come a long way in a few short decades, and the length and
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Over 2 million Americans are addicted to an opioid drug, ranging from heroin to prescription medication. The opioid crisis has slowed down since its peak, but opioid addictions still ravage the lives of millions of Americans every year. And, many of those people aren’t criminals, they have houses, they have jobs, families, and outwardly good
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Did you know that you shouldn’t drink alcohol while taking Klonopin? While you might be tempted to do so, mixing these 2 substances can cause serious risks. In this article, we here at Laguna Shores will break down why Klonopin and alcohol don’t mix and why you should avoid it while taking this medication. Read
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Over one-third of people with alcohol addictions can permanently recover. If you or your loved one struggle with addictions, there is hope for a successful, permanent recovery. While there’s no single treatment that guarantees recovery, successful sobriety means using a variety of interventions to meet your unique needs. Behavior modification therapy is one helpful intervention
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In 2022, over 100,000 people died due to drug overdoses. California had the most total deaths due to fentanyl with 6,453. Florida (5,083) and New York (4,950) had the second and third most total deaths. According to the National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics. synthetic opioids are the substance responsible for the most overdose-related deaths.
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