Painkillers help treat people recovering from an injury or surgery and those with chronic pain. When appropriately used, opiate painkillers can help people continue to…
In many instances today, a person buying opioids on the street is purchasing a mixture containing the synthetic opiate fentanyl. A tiny amount of fentanyl…
The long-term effects of alcohol on the brain should not be understated. After a person has abused alcohol for a prolonged period, they are likely…
Benzodiazepines, or benzos, are one of the most commonly abused substances. Part of the reason is that benzos have been over-prescribed. Doctors often prescribe them…
Benzos are the street name for benzodiazepines, a class of prescription sedatives commonly used to support people dealing with bipolar disorder who need to control…
One of the most addictive substances abused is heroin. Heroin does not give users an adrenaline rush like cocaine or crystal meth. Instead, it has…
It is not uncommon for people to have a cocktail, a glass of wine, or a beer at an event. However, social drinking—one or two…
People from all walks of life struggle with alcohol abuse and addiction. Because alcohol is legal, it often seems more benign than other abusive substances.…
Los Angeles is one of our country’s largest cultural hubs. It’s also a great place to seek mental health, medical treatments, and addiction recovery programs.…
People struggle with alcohol abuse and addiction every day. Because alcohol is legal, easy to get, and a considerable part of our social lives, it’s…