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Healthy Social Media Use In Recovery
Addiction3 min read

Healthy Social Media Use In Recovery

What is healthy social media use? Social media can be addictive for many people, including those in recovery. While there...

Mark GladdenSeptember 28, 2023
Addiction and Dependence: Understanding Basic Differences
Addiction3 min read

Addiction and Dependence: Understanding Basic Differences

Many people who take prescription medications are warned by their doctors about addiction. Drugs like anti-anxiety medications and opioid painkillers...

Mark GladdenSeptember 22, 2023
Mindfulness Can Play An Important Role in Preventing Relapse
Recovery3 min read

Mindfulness Can Play An Important Role in Preventing Relapse

Addiction is a complex and pervasive issue that affects millions of individuals worldwide. However, for millions of people who are...

Mark GladdenSeptember 16, 2023
Hallucinogens: The Danger Of LSD Use
Addiction3 min read

Hallucinogens: The Danger Of LSD Use

Hallucinogen use is on the rise in California. This includes LSD (lysergic acid diethylamide) as part of a culture in...

Mark GladdenAugust 23, 2023
Discover Addiction Recovery in San Diego
Recovery3 min read

Discover Addiction Recovery in San Diego

Like any other city in California, San Diego is complex and diverse. According to the last census, San Diego is...

Mark GladdenAugust 18, 2023
Can Alcoholics Have Other Addictions? (And Recover?)
Addiction3 min read

Can Alcoholics Have Other Addictions? (And Recover?)

Many people who have an alcohol use disorder (also called alcoholism) also have other addictions. This can confuse a person...

Mark GladdenAugust 17, 2023
The Fine Print of Health Insurance: Surprise Bills Are More Common Than You Think
Insurance3 min read

The Fine Print of Health Insurance: Surprise Bills Are More Common Than You Think

Surprise medical bills can be a major headache for anyone, but they can be annoyingly common for those with high-deductible...

Mark GladdenAugust 8, 2023
Substance Use Disorder In The Fashion Industry
Addiction3 min read

Substance Use Disorder In The Fashion Industry

The relationship between addiction and the fashion industry is a multifaceted issue. From the prevalence of substance abuse among fashion...

Mark GladdenJuly 27, 2023
6 Unique Types of Complementary Therapy for OUD
Recovery4 min read

6 Unique Types of Complementary Therapy for OUD

Everyone who gets treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD) will need help and therapy in their journey. Most people do...

Mark GladdenJuly 24, 2023
5 Age-Related Factors That Contribute to SUD in Older Adults
Recovery3 min read

5 Age-Related Factors That Contribute to SUD in Older Adults

Substance use disorder (SUD) is growing among older adults in America. Like all addictions, this public health concern requires attention...

Mark GladdenJuly 18, 2023
Massive Amount of Meth, Blue Fentanyl and Ecstasy Seized by San Diego Police
San Diego3 min read

Massive Amount of Meth, Blue Fentanyl and Ecstasy Seized by San Diego Police

The San Diego Police Department recently pulled off a multi-part drug bust alongside the DEA Narcotics Task Force that led...

Mark GladdenJune 27, 2023
What Is A Process Addiction? - and How to Get Help
Addiction3 min read

What Is A Process Addiction? - and How to Get Help

A process addiction, or a behavioral addiction, is an addiction to a particular behavior or activity. Many behaviors can be...

Mark GladdenJune 14, 2023

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