Is It Addiction? Recognize the Warning Signs & When to Get Help
Addiction is more complex than simply using substances or engaging in behaviors frequently. The American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) defines addiction as “a treatable, chronic medical disease involving complex interactions among brain circuits, genetics, the environment, and an individual’s life experiences. People with addiction use substances or engage in behaviors that become compulsive and […]
Understanding Addiction — Awareness, Education & Prevention
Addiction doesn’t discriminate. It affects people from all walks of life—executives in corner offices, students in dormitories, parents in suburban homes, and individuals struggling with homelessness. In the United States alone, over 20 million people battle substance use disorders annually, with countless others facing behavioral addictions that significantly impact their lives and relationships. This comprehensive […]
Breaking our addiction to rehab
By CLAYTON CHAU June 10, 2017 at 12:04 am Earlier this month, the Orange County Register published a report examining addiction treatment facilities in Southern California and the enormous challenge of substance abuse our community faces. The Register’s story highlights a disease that has ravaged our communities, ruined many families and ended many young lives, and […]
One More Chance: New Rehab Program Treats Addicts at Home
There’s a new type of program that allows drug addicts to receive treatment at the comfort and privacy of their homes. The innovative addiction recovery program developed by Aware Recovery Care is providing struggling addicts with a third — or fourth — chance at sobriety; and it seems to be working better than traditional inpatient […]
