Substance Use Disorder And ADHD: Are They Connected?
In America, there is an increasing population diagnosed with ADHD every year. ADHD can be diagnosed at any age but is often found and treated starting in childhood. Like anyone else, a person with ADHD may seek to cope with their [...]
The Dangers Of Delta 8 THC
Marijuana is a common drug that people abuse in California and all across the US. While recreational marijuana is legal for use, people on probation or who regularly get drug tested can’t use it without consequences. For this reason, some people [...]
The Role of Cognitive Skill-Building In Recovery
Everyone in recovery learns to cope with new feelings and replace negative behaviors. Learning new cognitive skills is vital for “growing up” in recovery. When a person gets high or drunk, their cognitive skills are usually not up to their potential. [...]
Alcohol-Related Deaths Were Pervasive in 2020
During the pandemic, many people faced obstacles, fears, and losses. Experts warned that the isolation and lack of resources for mental health would take a toll. There is a broader picture of how people used substances to cope during the pandemic. [...]
Pandemic Lessons Decreased Overdoses in 2021 In San Francisco
In 2020, the first year of the pandemic, there have been many lessons for people in the addiction recovery field. In San Francisco, however, the lessons of 2020 help reduce overdose deaths and increase services to people who needed them, according [...]
Letting Go Of Negativity
What things do you think about during the day? Most of us have thoughts and feelings throughout the day. Some of them are negative, some of them are positive. Unfortunately, people who live with a substance use disorder are prone to [...]