Updated on 05/20/24 Content review by Derek Wilksen, CEO of Casa Palmera LA Recovery from mental health conditions and substance use disorder (SUD) requires more than just psychotherapy. While psychotherapy,… Read More
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Is Alcohol a Safe Drug?
Updated on 3/2/2023 Alcohol is one of the world’s most widely known and used substances. As it is one of few federally legal substances, many believe alcohol is inherently safe…. 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
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
The Role of Peer Pressure in Addiction
Updated on 08/02/23 Content reviewed by Gillian Bieler, LCSW, CSAT Peer pressure is an inevitable aspect of living amongst other human beings. From early childhood to the teenage years, peer pressure… Read More
How Daily Alcohol Use Affects Mental and Physical Health
Drinking alcohol has been a part of the human experience for many centuries. People go out for drinks to celebrate. Stressful day at work? Some drink a glass of wine… Read More
How to Tell If You Drink Too Much
Alcohol is often viewed as a part of socializing — parties, sporting events or celebrations can include alcohol. Your peers may expect you to drink when you are with them… Read More
Why People Consume Alcohol
In today’s society, alcohol seems to be everywhere. Alcohol is on TV, in movies, advertisements, social media, restaurants and at parties. It can be challenging to go anywhere these days… Read More
