"Lately, we've been seeing mostly kids getting into heroin," said Newport Beach narcotics Det. Elijah Hayward. "We're seeing it [used] across the spectrum." 42 heroin arrests have been made by Newpor

I have given up on trying to figure out which ones it will be, and I give everyone 100% of my attention. The transformations are not only beneficial to the client, it reassures me that miracles happ

All of the women at The Rose Rehab participate daily in a morning beach walk in Newport Beach.

To her astonishment, she found tacos burnt to a crisp in her oven, and her twenty year old daughter sitting lifeless on the floor. Her daughter’s head hung forward and her arms and legs were limp. Sh

It is not us against ANYONE. Staff member Kelly K thinks about what it is like for our clients when they are being told what they might not want to hear.

According to the Drug Use and Health 2006 national survey, prescription abuse is more common than all illegal drugs combined (excluding marijuana). These highly addictive drugs have teens under the i

Lanca-perfume is inhaled from “poppers” and contains ethyl chloride, giving the user a brief but intense “rush.” this drug is widely used and accepted in Brazil and it is expected will make its way to

Marco Broccardo is on his way to the top- literally. y. He wants to prove to his friends and family, to himself, and to the world, that after hitting rock bottom, he can turn around and climb to the

According to a former U.S. Drug Enforcement agent Robert Stutman, the medicine cabinet in your bathroom is one of the largest drug distributors to young teens and kids. So does that label parents as

Approximately 5.9% of teen females and 4.6% teen males are affected by major depressive disorders. According to a study done in Durham, North Carolina, these types of disorders appear to be cured on

Local police have become alarmed for these small yellow/white pills that are becoming a big problem.

The increasingly growing phenomenon of patients becoming addicted to medication that their doctors prescribed to them is changing the face of drug addiction in our modern society. Read the below state

Here is an overview of some of the techniques used in treating addiction, trauma, and other dual diagnoses at The Victorian.

Hold on a minute. This new drug called “Spice” that everyone’s talking about isn’t grown on a hemp bush, right?

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is not a new form of mental health therapy and throughout its history, it has been the subject of controversy

This is a tough one to read. In an article in the Poway Patch, a story of a brave survivor of an overdose is told.

OxyContin is "legal heroin" which is possibly the most addictive substance on the planet.

The treatment options for addiction to heroin and prescription narcotic painkillers such as Oxycontin and Vicodin have traditionally included daily medications.

The Dangers of Binge Drinking The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has recently raised an urgent alert about the dangers of binge drinking, especially for teenagers and young adults

I used toAnd I can’t tell you how to do it – Surrender to Win Because I can’t wait to see you – Surrender to Winnnnnnnnnn! think if I took a trip – If I bought a new house – and got a fast car

Customer Service has always been extremely important here at Sober Living by the Sea.

Our eating disorder treatment program must be vigilant for the numerous underlying issues that may contribute to an eating disorder (or substance addiction). Along with anxiety, trauma (and post traum

Researchers believe they have found a critical factor that determines whether alcoholics and heroin users can recover for the long term - fellowship with others in recovery.

When nutmeg is used for cooking and baking, the spice is perfectly safe, and adds a delicious flavor. Unfortunately, all you have to do is search the internet and you will uncover kids abusing the sp

To maintain Eating Disorder recovery is like training for the Boston marathon…except you’re expected to run the bloody thing everyday. The lifestyle of recovery (training) is spiritual, mental and phy

Many eating disordered women gradually progress into problematic eating patterns (and also drug or alcohol abuse) without realizing that they are developing a life threatening disorder.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a type of psychotherapy that focuses on the role of thought patterns in determining behavior.

STICKY OXYCONTThere has been an ongoing debate about whether or not OxyContin should even be legal (in our opinion: no). But, many who depend on this medication are in pain and subject to unbearable

Mathew Carver of Phoenix Healing Arts oversees a program of physical activities that help women get in touch with their bodies and build self esteem through movement.