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Synthetic Drug Use on the Rise in Long Beach

By Samantha Mehlinger, Editor This article originally appeared in the Long Beach Business Journal on November 19, 2018 A growing concern among Long Beach health care providers, law enforcement and government officials is the growing use of the synthetic opioid fentanyl. The drug, which is adding fuel to the flames of the American opioid crisis, is 80 …

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3 Ways to Find Joy This Holiday Season

Holiday Blues: 3 Ways to Find Joy This Holiday Season

From what we see on TV and in movies, the holiday season seems to be filled with the fun and excitement of family get-togethers, food, gifts and festivities; but for the more than 55 million Americans who are struggling with addiction and mental health issues, the holidays may be something else entirely. The holiday season may actually …

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The Incredible Recovery of Todd “Z-man” Zalkins, Part Ii

This is part two of the series The Incredible Recovery of Todd “Z-Man” Zalkins. Read part one here. Although the opioid crisis has been less severe in California than in other states—a fact that some experts attribute in part to California’s diverse demographics, according to the Los Angeles Times—southern California is the state’s most-affected region.1 Zalkins …

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Alcoholism Affects the Family Dynamic

Understanding How Alcoholism Affects the Family Dynamic

Alcohol abuse has far-reaching effects, not only on the individual but also for their family members and loved ones. It can be difficult and traumatic for a family member to see a person they care about struggle with alcohol addiction. A family member’s substance abuse can lead to disagreements and tension in a family as family …

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Aftercare and Its Role in Long-term Recovery

Like any chronic health issue, the long-term aftercare that follows detox or inpatient treatment can be just as important as the initial treatment itself. If you look at recovering from addiction through the lens of a chronic condition, it is clear that long-term recovery requires similar steps to that of treating hypertension or diabetes: diagnosis, …

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