Most people are familiar with apps that help them to manage their physical health. For example, it is not unusual for people to use apps to track their food intake, log their exercise, or hold…
Sam DekinSeptember 7, 2021
National Gratitude Month Mission Harbor
There is so much wonder in the world that we can’t possibly express all of our gratitude in one day.…
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As the end of August rolls around, it is time to give some attention to International Overdose Awareness Day. While this event does call attention to a growing problem, it may also bring feelings of…
Sam DekinAugust 23, 2021
Harm reduction refers to a broad set of activities intended not solely to promote abstinence from drugs but also to reduce the negative consequences of drug use. The National Harm Reduction Coalition aims to “meet…
Sam DekinAugust 10, 2021
It's no secret that addiction is a public health concern in the state of California. Recent reports show that 2.7 million Californians meet the criteria for a substance use disorder, which is the clinical term…
Sam DekinJuly 21, 2021
Having a loved one with an addiction can be challenging and frustrating. You may feel as if you try everything you can to help them recover, but they continue to relapse to using drugs. While…
Sam DekinJuly 7, 2021
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), suicide rates have gone up by 33% since 1999, and suicide led to one death every 11 minutes in 2019. In the United States as…
Sam DekinJune 21, 2021
It's been a little over a year after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic began in the United States, and the nation is facing what experts call a mental health crisis. In fact, an Internet…
Sam DekinJune 9, 2021
Addiction has become increasingly prevalent in the United States. According to data from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), in 2018, 19.4 percent of Americans aged 12 and older had used an…
Sam DekinMay 25, 2021
