California drug courts provide alternative sentencing for nonviolent drug offenders. Here, we review the legal processes, eligibility requirements, and how to
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How To Party Without Mixing Alcohol And Drugs
Useful tips and ideas about partying without the need to mix alcohol and drugs.
Halfway & 3/4 recovery houses – 5 things any sober living facility MUST have
Halfway houses can help get you clean and sober – or they can trigger a relapse. Learn the five (5) things that any half way house or 3/4 recovery house should
New Website Helps People Find Addiction Treatment Services
The live, online resource helps connect individuals and family members seeking addiction treatment options and related services throughout Pennsylvania. A series of simple questions may be a crucial link for Pennsylvania residents struggling with drug dependency. The Drug and Alcohol Referral Tool (DART) is a live, online resource that can connect individuals and family members seeking… Continue reading New Website Helps People Find Addiction Treatment Services
3 Substances You Should Never Detox from Alone
By Amy Sedgwick, LADC, AADC, CCDP, SCPG Director of Clinical Operations ARTICLE OVERVIEW: You should never try to detox from alcohol, benzos, or opioids on your own. This article reviews the dangerous side effects of withdrawal from these substances. Then, we invite your questions at the end. ESTIMATED READING TIME: 7 minutes. TABLE OF CONTENTS:… Continue reading 3 Substances You Should Never Detox from Alone
Addiction, Autism, and Sensory Integration
Neurodiversity and A Changing World Previously, I wrote about the intricacies I learned about neurodiversity from my granddaughter, Alexandra. When she was very young, we noticed how certain fabrics bothered her. She had difficulty smiling, responding to her name when called and was otherwise distracted. She appeared distant, lost in a far- away land. After… Continue reading Addiction, Autism, and Sensory Integration
Alcohol and the Liver
ARTICLE OVERVIEW: Heavy drinking can result in serious alcoholic liver diseases including cirrhosis, hepatitis, fatty liver, and even cancer. But, liver damage can be reversed. How? We review here. If you have additional questions, feel free to post them in the comments section at the end. TABLE OF CONTENTS: What is Liver Damage? Risk Factors… Continue reading Alcohol and the Liver
