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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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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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, …
In 2015, Michael Botticelli, the director for the Office of National Drug Control Policy stated: “Medication-assisted treatment saves lives while increasing the chances a person will remain in treatment and learn the skills and build the networks necessary for long-term recovery.”[1] So why is it that the use of medication-assisted treatment remains staggering and access …
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Opioid addiction in America has risen to crisis proportions in recent years, affecting people from all demographics and all walks of life. According to a recent study released by the US Department of Health and Human Services, 130 people die every day from opioid overdose from drugs that include prescription pain medications like oxycodone and morphine, …
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