Six months ago I entered Santa Barbara, California for the first time in my life. It rained for two straight weeks. Home sweet home. I hadn’t seen real nature in nearly two years unless you…
Sam DekinSeptember 14, 2018
California’s Mental Health Youth Overhaul: What You Need to Know
Our children are struggling in the aftermath of the pandemic. According to a report from the U.S. Surgeon General, youth…
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Every year, millions of Americans successfully complete inpatient treatment for drug and/or alcohol addiction. For many, the idea of rehabilitation can be frightening as it means having to face demons, work through emotional baggage, and…
Sam DekinSeptember 5, 2018
Drug overdose deaths have risen across the United States in recent years. In 2018, more people between the ages of 18 - 25 are dying from drug overdoses, but drug abuse rates amongst young teens…
Sam DekinAugust 29, 2018
There are countless reasons why a teen may use drugs. In many cases, it’s a form of peer pressure, and the fear of not partaking could label one as “unpopular” at school. Some teens turn…
Sam DekinAugust 20, 2018
These days, you’d be hard-pressed to turn on the TV, check social media feeds, or open a news app without facing the darkness that is America’s opioid epidemic. The numbers are staggering. The stories are…
Sam DekinAugust 15, 2018
According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, 20 percent of teenagers between the ages of 13 and 18 live with a mental health condition, and 50% of all lifetime cases of mental illness begin…
Sam DekinAugust 7, 2018
The LGBTQ community has long faced stigma, prejudice, and other negativities directed at them from society. Unfortunately, healthcare is no different when it comes to unwanted bias. Although there have been great strides in public…
Sam DekinJuly 30, 2018
When most people hear the word ‘addiction,’ they think of drugs, cigarettes, or alcohol. But did you know that substances aren’t the only thing that can be addictive and habit forming? In fact, addiction to…
Sam DekinJuly 17, 2018
