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To the chagrin of all levels of law enforcement – from federal to local – methamphetamine use has been on the rise, and California is…
Sometimes it seems like the national news contains one tragedy after another. National and world disasters wreak havoc on families and individuals, and these…
First sold in the US in 2006-2007, the modern e-cigarette — also known as e-hookah, hookah pen, vapes, vape pen and mods — is a…
With opioid use on the rise, the risk of overdose is real and present for every addicted individual. The most recent numbers suggest a terrifying…
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Research has helped us to gain a better understanding of addiction while providing the opportunity to develop new, innovative and more effective ways of treating…
Life has become more fast-paced than every before. We’re constantly looking for ways to squeeze just a bit more time out of the day, whether…
Traditionally, women have faced some unique challenges when it comes to seeking addiction treatment. They might be afraid of being judged as bad mothers or…