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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
California is home to drug use, but nothing is as pervasive in America now as fentanyl. Last year, according to the California Department of Public Health, preliminary reports found 6,843 […]
