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Is Substance Use Disorder a Disability?
Addiction4 min read

Is Substance Use Disorder a Disability?

SUD, also called substance use disorder, is often considered a traumatic and difficult disorder to treat or live with. Many...

Mark GladdenJanuary 17, 2024
New Conservatorship Law May Burden Facilities in San Diego
San Diego4 min read

New Conservatorship Law May Burden Facilities in San Diego

A new law that is now effective aims to grant more conservatorships, especially for people who are homeless or struggling...

Mark GladdenJanuary 11, 2024
How Do Doctors Diagnose Substance Use Disorder?
Addiction4 min read

How Do Doctors Diagnose Substance Use Disorder?

People who use substances often use them in a way that isn't healthy. But what does Substance Use Disorder (SUD)...

Mark GladdenJanuary 10, 2024
A clinician and an adult having a calm conversation.
Addiction4 min read

Polysubstance Abuse: Benzodiazepines and Opioids

Benzodiazepines and opioids are often used together, especially with the number of people who are prescribed anxiety pills annually. Over...

Mark GladdenDecember 20, 2023
Give Yourself the Gift of Recovery This Holiday Season
San Diego3 min read

Give Yourself the Gift of Recovery This Holiday Season

Did you know that every year, people get sober during the holiday season. The holiday season, with its festive spirit...

Mark GladdenDecember 19, 2023
A clinician and an adult having a calm conversation.
Addiction4 min read

Fentanyl and Alcohol Use Disorder

Fentanyl, a potent synthetic opioid, has become a familiar name in the news. Many people also live with fentanyl and...

Mark GladdenDecember 7, 2023
Addressing the Rise of Alcohol Misuse in Women: A Path to Understanding and Recovery
Addiction2 min read

Addressing the Rise of Alcohol Misuse in Women: A Path to Understanding and Recovery

In recent years, the conversation around alcohol misuse has taken a crucial turn, especially regarding its impact on women. What...

Mark GladdenNovember 28, 2023
A clinician and an adult having a calm conversation.
Fentanyl2 min read

Tackling the Opioid Crisis - Governor Newsom's Initiative to Combat Fentanyl-Linked Deaths

The opioid crisis, notably the surge in fentanyl-related deaths, has become a national emergency, demanding urgent and innovative solutions. In...

Mark GladdenNovember 17, 2023
Groundbreaking Advances in Cocaine Addiction: The Promising Future with Calixcoca Vaccine
Addiction3 min read

Groundbreaking Advances in Cocaine Addiction: The Promising Future with Calixcoca Vaccine

Cocaine addiction, a daunting challenge for many, has been a persistent battle with limited treatment options. However, a revolutionary development...

Mark GladdenNovember 10, 2023
How Addiction Affects Mental Health: 5 Ways
Addiction3 min read

How Addiction Affects Mental Health: 5 Ways

Addiction is a multifaceted issue that profoundly impacts an individual's mental health. Beyond the physical dependency and chemical changes in...

Mark GladdenOctober 23, 2023
Can Addiction Cause Anxiety?
Addiction3 min read

Can Addiction Cause Anxiety?

The relationship between addiction and anxiety is a complex and multifaceted topic. While they are distinct psychological and behavioral conditions,...

Mark GladdenOctober 18, 2023
Sober Senior Living Helps Older People In Recovery Stay Strong
Recovery3 min read

Sober Senior Living Helps Older People In Recovery Stay Strong

What is sober senior living? Like anyone else, seniors in their 50s, 60s, and beyond can face unique challenges when...

Mark GladdenOctober 13, 2023

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