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The Maker of OxyContin has a New Way to Profit from the Opioid Crisis

Purdue Pharma Looks at Pivoting to Addiction Medications Hundreds of thousands dead.  Countless other lives derailed by an addiction that refused to break.  This is the story of the opioid epidemic in America—and too many of us are personally familiar with the pain it brings when it strikes.  For those affected, things may never be […]

by Sam Dekin

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How Young People Can Have a Mentally Healthy Halloween

Planning for a Safe and Memorable Celebration Cooler weather starts to peek through, every food or drink item comes in a seasonal “pumpkin spice” variant, and sunset comes ever-earlier: it’s October, almost time for America’s spookiest holiday. To some, Halloween is a time of fun and excitement, but to others, the holiday is associated with […]

by Sam Dekin

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Opioid Settlements Rising in America 

Opioid manufacturers are being held responsible for their role in the United States’ opioid epidemic in landmark rulings across the nation.  An Oklahoma judge recently ordered Johnson & Johnson to pay $572 million to fund a state plan to combat opioid addiction, a move that could have implications for the multitude of lawsuits filed against […]

by Sam Dekin

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suicide prevention month 2019

Suicide Prevention Month 2019

It is National Suicide Prevention Month 2019, and it is important that we have a conversation about a glaringly rising issue that is affecting people across age groups, demographics, and location.  Suicide is a public health crisis that involves psychological, biological, and societal factors. Since 2008, it has been the 10th leading cause of death […]

by Sam Dekin

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Addiction Treatment Being Favored Over Jail Time

Addiction Treatment Being Favored Over Jail Time

Addiction is a disease. We’re going to repeat this vitally important statement for maximum effect. Addiction is a disease.  If you are diagnosed with most diseases, you get treatment… you don’t get a jail sentence. These are the options that are weighed by law enforcement officials every day in this country. Sadly, they often choose […]

by Sam Dekin

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International Overdose Awareness

International Overdose Day

When you abuse substances, you’re playing with chemical fire. Every injection, every pill, and every snort could be the one that triggers an overdose. The risk could be lethal. Recent statistics show a shocking growth of overdose deaths in the United States from 1999 to now. Two decades ago, the number of casualties stood at […]

by Sam Dekin

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College Mental Health Epidemic

College Mental Health Epidemic

While the college years are often hailed as the best years of one’s life, increasing numbers of college students are struggling with their mental health. During their years at college, students face a number of challenges, including heavy course loads, increasing demands to be involved in extracurriculars, a need to hold one or more jobs […]

by Sam Dekin

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How Does Self Care Affect Mental Health?

How Does Self-Care Affect Mental Health?

The term “self-care” is trending in recent years, and we’ve seen hundreds of products, services, health and fitness experts, and other things promoting self-care. But what is self-care, really, and how does it affect mental health? Can self-care subscription boxes make an impact on your wellbeing, or is there another reason that self-care can affect […]

by Sam Dekin

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How We Talk About Addiction Can Add to the Stigma

How We Talk About Addiction Can Add to the Stigma

Language has incredible power to shape our identities for good, but it also can be harmful. While our words can be used to express love and support, they also can add to the stigma of addiction and cause pain—even if we don’t mean to do so. Talking about mental health problems and substance abuse can […]

by Sam Dekin

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Supporting Fathers in Addiction Recovery

Fathers in Recovery: How to Connect with Your Loved Ones Again

Being a father in recovery is challenging and having a father in recovery is just as challenging. Addiction can have devastating effects on families. Healing the damage may feel like an uphill battle but doing so can be an important part of recovery for fathers. June is not only when we observe Father’s Day, but […]

by Sam Dekin

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Our flagship Santa Barbara location is conveniently located off the 101 Freeway near East Beach, serving the Santa Barbara community as well as Ventura, Oxnard and Thousand Oaks.

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