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Empowering Mothers: Pregnancy and Substance Use Disorder
Addiction4 min read

Empowering Mothers: Pregnancy and Substance Use Disorder

Substance use disorder (SUD) during pregnancy can cause significant risks not only to the mother but also to the developing...

Mark GladdenMay 6, 2024
California Will Make Own Naloxone to Combat Opioid Overdoses
Addiction4 min read

California Will Make Own Naloxone to Combat Opioid Overdoses

California is taking proactive steps to address the escalating crisis of opioid overdoses by introducing its own generic version of...

Mark GladdenMay 3, 2024
Aerial view of a Southern California coastal community at sunset.
San Diego4 min read

California's Bold Step Towards Kratom Regulation

As access to kratom expands across the United States, concerns about its safety and regulation have come to the forefront.

Mark GladdenMay 2, 2024
Understanding Substance Use Disorder and Disability
Addiction3 min read

Understanding Substance Use Disorder and Disability

Substance use disorder (SUD) and disability are two complex issues that often intersect, presenting significant challenges for people experiencing them...

Mark GladdenApril 12, 2024
A clinician and an adult having a calm conversation.
Fentanyl3 min read

Dozens of Adulterants Found in San Diego's Fentanyl Supply

The opioid overdose crisis continues to cast a shadow over the United States, and new research suggests that the presence...

Mark GladdenApril 3, 2024
Battling the Crisis of Alcohol-Related Liver Diseases
Addiction5 min read

Battling the Crisis of Alcohol-Related Liver Diseases

Chronic liver disease is a serious health issue in the United States, ranking as the 9th leading cause of death...

Mark GladdenApril 2, 2024
What Causes Substance Use Disorder?
San Diego5 min read

What Causes Substance Use Disorder?

What causes substance use disorder? It seems like everybody has a different answer when you talk to the experts. The...

Mark GladdenMarch 15, 2024
Meth Addiction's Silent Rise Since 2020
Addiction4 min read

Meth Addiction's Silent Rise Since 2020

Methamphetamine addiction, considered a stimulant use disorder, is becoming increasingly common across America. At the same time, it has become...

Mark GladdenMarch 14, 2024
Substance Use Disorder With Bipolar: The Facts
Addiction3 min read

Substance Use Disorder With Bipolar: The Facts

Substance use disorder (SUD) and bipolar disorder are often intertwined, presenting unique challenges for people who live with both. People...

Mark GladdenMarch 8, 2024
A clinician and an adult having a calm conversation.
Fentanyl4 min read

Community Efforts Combat Fentanyl Use in San Diego County

The fentanyl crisis has had a devastating impact in San Diego County, claiming numerous lives. Despite a recent slowdown in...

Mark GladdenFebruary 14, 2024
A clinician and an adult having a calm conversation.
San Diego4 min read

Full Fentanyl Withdrawal Timeline and Symptoms

Fentanyl withdrawal can be an intensely challenging experience for individuals grappling with opioid use disorder (OUD). The withdrawal timeline can...

Mark GladdenFebruary 13, 2024
Seniors and Alcohol Abuse: A Growing Problem
Alcohol4 min read

Seniors and Alcohol Abuse: A Growing Problem

As we journey through life, we encounter various challenges, including those that come with aging. Among these challenges is a...

Mark GladdenFebruary 9, 2024

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