A. How Employers Can Minimize the Risks of Substance Abuse in the Workplace Substance abuse can have significant consequences for the workplace, ranging from decreased productivity to safety hazards, employee turnover, and potential legal liabilities. As an employer, addressing the issue of substance abuse proactively can help minimize these risks and create a healthier, more […]
A: It can be really tough to know for sure if a loved one is using drugs, but there are some signs and behaviors that may raise concern. It’s important to approach the situation with care, as accusing someone without evidence or being overly confrontational can harm the relationship. Here are some potential signs that […]
A: Outpatient rehabilitation has many benefits, including affordability, maintaining employment, and letting patients get family support through the process of recovery. What Is Outpatient Rehab? Outpatient rehabilitation is when someone seeking treatment for a drug or alcohol problem attends treatment during the day or evening, but returns home or to a sober living every night. […]
It’s important for you to know that many young people experiment with some sort of drug; it’s part of growing up. In today’s age, with the prevalence of Fentanyl and it being placed in everything from Xanax to marijuana, the risks associated with this experimentation are higher than ever before. It has never been more […]
A: The five stages of addiction recovery are precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action and maintenance. 1. Precontemplation Stage of Addiction Recovery People who are in the first stage of addiction recovery aren’t yet ready for any addiction treatment program. This phase is marked by defensiveness and endless justification of their behavior. There’s a clear lack of […]
Q: Can you explain more about opiates and opioid dependency? A: Prescription opioids can be prescribed by doctors to treat moderate to severe pain but can also have serious risks and side effects. Common prescription opioids are oxycodone (OxyContin), hydrocodone (Vicodin), morphine, and methadone. Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid pain reliever used for treating severe pain, typically […]
Addiction is a multifaceted disease that takes hold of the lives of individuals, trapping them in a cycle that seems almost impossible to break. In order to have a better understanding of addiction, it’s crucial to understand its core elements. One of the widely recognized ways to understand addiction is the 4Cs – Craving, Compulsion, […]
A: Choosing a drug or alcohol treatment center for yourself or for a loved one can feel overwhelming. Unfortunately, with the rise of the opioid epidemic, the addiction treatment field has seen an influx in deceptive marketing and unethical practices by drug rehab “providers” whose only concern appears to be monetary gain. This leaves many consumers […]
A: Chances are good that you know someone who is having a hard time with alcohol and/or drug use and could benefit from your support. Maybe they’re a close family member or friend, or maybe it’s someone you don’t know as well. According to the 2022 United States National Survey on Drug Use and Health […]
Fentanyl is claiming the lives of more people than ever not just nationwide, but here in Riverside County. Nationally, overdose deaths among adolescents more than doubled from 2010 to 2021, according to a study published in JAMA, and rose another 20% in the first 6 months of 2021. Synthetic opioids like fentanyl are the primary driver of […]
