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Category Archives: Addiction 101

This category provides useful and relevant information on the science of addiction. These are helpful for alcoholics and drug addicts to assist them in recovery from alcoholism or drug addiction. The information provided here can also help the loved ones of alcoholics or drug addicts to better understand the process of addiction and recovery.

Addiction 101

Friday, March 3rd, 2023

How to Set Healthy Boundaries with an Addict

Michael D. Stone, MDMedical 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...
Addiction 101 Treatment

Sunday, February 12th, 2023

Fentanyl Overdose: Symptoms, Dangers and Treatment

Fentanyl is an opioid drug, used as a prescription painkiller. It’s also more and more often found as an illicit street drug. Fentanyl is one of the strongest drugs...
Addiction 101

Thursday, October 6th, 2022

Does Family History Play a Role in Addiction?

Addiction, better known as substance use disorder (SUD), affects millions of Americans. This means you likely know someone suffering from this debilitating disease. In fact, that could very well...
Addiction 101

Tuesday, September 27th, 2022

A Guide to Sober Living Homes

The primary purpose of a sober living home is to exist as a drug and alcohol free living space. It’s an environment to allow those suffering from or recovering...
Addiction 101

Wednesday, September 21st, 2022

What Is Xylazine or “Tranq”?

Since the early days of illicit drugs, many different substances have been cut into other drugs to stretch the amount of drug available. In most cases, this is done...
Addiction 101

Monday, August 15th, 2022

Addiction 101

Addiction is far from simple. Many Americans live in fear that they or someone they know is suffering from addiction. Addiction is a mental illness that causes physical changes...
Addiction 101

Wednesday, February 23rd, 2022

Is It True That Addiction Starts in the Brain?

What do we mean when we say that “addiction starts in the brain?” Is this an accurate way to describe how someone develops an addiction or is addiction based...
Addiction 101

Monday, February 21st, 2022

Your Guide to Understanding the 12 Steps of Recovery

Finding treatment for substance abuse can be challenging. Once a person with a dependency finds they need help, guilt and shame often follow. Social stigma and pressure surrounding substance...

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May 20, 2023

8 Tips for a Having a Sober and Fun Summer Vacation

Jim Sugel
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May 2, 2023

Why Do I Keep Relapsing?

Cristina Bonilla, ACSWTherapist Cristina is a bilingual clinical social worker with over 10 years experience working in the field...
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April 13, 2023

What is Rainbow Fentanyl?

Michael D. Stone, MDMedical Director Michael D. Stone, MD has been in practice for over 30 years. He graduated...
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