San Diego’s First Naloxone Vending Machine: A Lifesaving Innovation
San Diego County has taken a significant step forward in the fight against opioid overdoses with the installation of its first naloxone vending machine. Located at the McAlister South Bay […]
Substance Use Disorder in Jails
Substance use disorders in jails are a complex issue that has gained increased attention in recent years. Many governments are recognizing the need to address this problem through a combination […]
The Dangers of Adulterants in Street Drugs
Street drugs are often adulterated with various substances, but most people don’t think about that when they’re using them. However, in the past few years, fentanyl has been found as […]
Climate Change and the Addiction Crisis
While much of California was hit by flooding, it’s hard to overlook the effects that climate change may have on our addicted populations, especially those who are unhoused or living […]
How Treating Addiction Can Prevent Crime
Addicted individuals may commit petty crimes to support their drug habits or deal with the consequences of their addiction. Crime committed by addicted people is generally non-violent and often related […]
San Francisco Mayor Switches Tactics In Fight Against Addiction
Many people have been discussing the addiction and homelessness problems in California, especially in San Francisco, which seems to be a prominent example of how leadership approaches addiction in coastal […]
Is Drug Addiction a Disability in California?
Many people recovering from addiction may have issues with having a functional life. Getting sober isn’t easy, but it’s very rewarding. Drug addiction, also called substance use disorder (SUD), is […]
Assessment Tools For Opioid Use Disorder
Many assessment tools are used by treatment professionals to help a person first get sober from opioids. People working in addiction recovery use tools like the Clinical Opioid Withdrawal Scale […]
The Link Between Trauma and Substance Use Disorder
People with substance use disorder often live with co-occurring disorders such as anxiety, depression, or PTSD. Many people also have a background of trauma or other abuse in their lives. […]
Endocarditis and Opioid Addiction
The opioid epidemic has been growing and evolving since the 1990s, causing deaths and addiction in every community. Now, doctors say that alongside this addiction epidemic, there is increasing concern […]
HHS Lets Medi-Cal Recipients Get Treatment in Jail/Prison
Biden’s Health and Human Services agency has approved a plan by Medi-Cal to cover substance-use treatment for people who are incarcerated or otherwise involved in the justice system. This will […]
US Seized Enough Fentanyl To Kill Everyone in America This Year
The US DEA announced that authorities across the US seized enough fentanyl to kill everyone in America this year. Yet fentanyl still exists, is still a major problem, and is […]