Even the sunniest places like Del Mar, California, can feel cold and get dark early during the winter, causing isolation and depression. The lack of sunlight, shorter days and shift… Read More
How to Embrace Winter and Stay Sober
Nicotine’s Impact on Substance Use & Mental Health Disorder Treatment
Even though millions of people were still smoking or using other tobacco products, cigarette smoking among adults hit an all-time low in 2018. According to the Centers for Disease Control… Read More
Long-Term Health Impact of Marijuana Use
Updated on 1/31/2023 Pot, weed, ganja, hash, Mary Jane, reefer or even wacky tobacky, no matter what you call it, marijuana has been used by humans for thousands of years…. Read More
Substance Use in Older Adults
When you think of substance use and substance use disorders (SUD), you might immediately think of young to middle-aged men, the homeless population, partying college students, “wine moms” or people… Read More
How to Stick With Substance Use Recovery When Life Happens
When a person returns to their day-to-day life after completing substance use disorder (SUD) treatment, maintaining sobriety can be a challenge even in the best of times. When “life happens”… Read More
Surviving Grief While Staying Sober
Everyone will experience loss, and most people will face multiple losses in their lifetime. When we think about grief, we often think about the death of loved ones, including beloved… Read More
Understanding the Dangers of Mixing Alcohol and Benzodiazepines
Anxiety disorders are the most prevalent mental health disorders, and no matter how the symptoms manifest, anxiety can be an extremely unpleasant and uncomfortable experience. It can cause so much… Read More
Exploring the Influence of Culture and Media on Substance Use
We are constantly bombarded by images and messages intended to influence us and grab our attention and our money in today’s world. It is inescapable. We are all affected by… Read More
Enjoying the Holiday Season While Staying Sober
The holiday season is rapidly approaching, bringing with it dinners, potlucks, parties and cocktails. For many people, this is a festive and joyful time. However, if you are in recovery… Read More
Substance Use in Suburbia
The passage of time has ushered in many changes, including the face of substance use disorders (SUD). SUDs continue to ravage America and the rest of the world, and we… Read More
