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About Michael D. Stone, MD

Medical Director Michael D. Stone, MD has been in practice for over 30 years. He graduated from Medical School in 1986 and attended LA County/USC Medical Center Residency in the field of Emergency Medicine. He is a practicing E.R. doctor at 2 hospitals in the Southern California area. Dr. Stone also has a Specialty in Chemical Dependency and Addiction Medicine for 22 years. He is the Medical Director of numerous Residential and Outpatient Facilities in the Los Angeles area. Dr. Stone’s interests outside of medicine include a commercial pilot, all outdoor activities including skiing, fishing and boating. Learn More About Michael D. Stone, MD

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Friday, September 15th, 2023

Is PHP or IOP Best for My Recovery?

If you’re looking into addiction treatment or rehab, there are a lot of options and choices. Fortunately, that means you can more easily find a treatment solution that meets...
Addiction Education Health and Wellness

Wednesday, July 12th, 2023

Can Addiction Make You More Vulnerable to Illness?

If you or a loved one is struggling with substance abuse, it’s important to keep in mind that it can dramatically affect both your physical and your psychological health....
Addiction Education Treatment

Wednesday, June 21st, 2023

How to Get Through to My Addicted Loved One

Today, an estimated 46.3 million Americans struggle with drugs and alcohol. If your loved one is having a hard time with substance abuse, they’re not alone. Unfortunately, getting through...
Drug Information Treatment

Thursday, April 13th, 2023

What is Rainbow Fentanyl?

Rainbow fentanyl came to the attention of the media in August of 2022, when the DEA published a press release on the trend. The drug, which is standard fentanyl...
Addiction Education

Friday, March 3rd, 2023

How to Set Healthy Boundaries with an Addict

Today, an estimated 46.3 million U.S. adults or 16.5% of the population have a substance use disorder. This means that most Americans know someone with a substance use disorder...
Recovery Community Relapse Prevention The 12 Steps

Saturday, February 4th, 2023

How to Get the Most Out of Your 12 Step Meeting

Self-help groups like 12 Step don’t replace the need for initial addiction treatment. However, their combination of social accountability and goal setting can be immensely helpful for many people...

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September 20, 2023

What to Do If Recovery Gets Boring

If you’re looking into addiction treatment or rehab, there are a lot of options and choices. Fortunately, that means...
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September 15, 2023

Is PHP or IOP Best for My Recovery?

If you’re looking into addiction treatment or rehab, there are a lot of options and choices. Fortunately, that means...
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September 6, 2023

What Happens at a Sober Living House?

A sober living home or house is a communal living center built around offering sobriety, structured living, and sobriety...
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