by westcoastrc | Dec 23, 2017 | Blog, In the News, Mindfulness
Recognizing the Signs of Chronic Opioid Use With a conspicuous hole in general public knowledge relating to the symptoms of opioid use, not knowing what to look for can have serious consequences. Substance use disorder is difficult for many people to understand,...
by westcoastrc | Oct 15, 2017 | Blog, Curated Articles, In the News, Recovery Tools
Development of Positive Relationships Reduces Risk of Substance Abuse, Drug Addiction in North County School District Traumatic experiences are always damaging, but they can be particularly devastating for children, most of whom have yet to develop the coping skills...
by westcoastrc | Oct 12, 2017 | Blog, In the News, In-Depth
Heroin, Other Opioid Overdoses Reach Epidemic Proportions Within the United States Our country?s opioid epidemic is taking a rising toll?so much so, in fact, that it is having a measurable effect on the average life expectancy of American citizens. This fact further...
by westcoastrc | Aug 18, 2015 | Blog, In the News, Mindfulness, Recovery Tools
Addiction is not an instant disease that suddenly strikes out of nowhere. Instead, addiction can be described as a progression of steps that begin with the first choice to drink or use. If the progression continues, it can lead to the loss of choice and an inability...
