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Depression and Alcohol

By Phil Kosanovich on November 15, 2022

Living with both depression and an alcohol use disorder can be extremely tough – but it is not unusual. Many people struggling with alcohol abuse or alcohol dependence also have another co-occurring mental health disorder which can be a driving force behind addictive behavior. This blog explores the relationship between depression and alcohol and how […]

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Alcohol and Mental Illness

By Phil Kosanovich on November 10, 2022

There is a two-way relationship between alcohol consumption and mental disorders. Alcohol use is often used to cope with mental health issues but can also cause mental health issues to develop. This creates a vicious cycle where you drink alcohol to ease mental health symptoms, which causes your symptoms to worsen so that you drink […]

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How to Ask for Help with Depression

By Phil Kosanovich on November 8, 2022

Some of us are made aware of mental health problems and realize when we need to seek help. But many of us are not able to gather the strength to tell our loved ones that we are depressed, or ask for professional help with our depression. Luckily, there are some ways to make asking for […]

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Substance Abuse Statistics for Orange County

By Phil Kosanovich on November 3, 2022

Substance abuse involves the use of illegal drugs, prescription drugs, or alcohol for purposes other than what they are meant to be used for. It can also involve consuming substances in excessive amounts that are fundamentally unhealthy and damaging to your physical and psychological health. Drug and alcohol abuse can have a debilitating effect on […]

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How Does Addiction Affect Mental Health

By Phil Kosanovich on November 1, 2022

Substance misuse is closely associated with poor mental health. In some cases, one will cause the other. In other cases, there are underlying factors that contribute to the development of both. When we talk about the co-occurrence of mental health conditions and addiction, we refer to it as dual diagnosis. A person of any age, […]

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Fentanyl Withdrawal Symptoms

By Phil Kosanovich on October 27, 2022

Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is usually prescribed in order to treat severe pain. It is reserved for the most extreme circumstances, such as for people who have to deal with chronic pain as a result of cancer. It is much more powerful than other opioids and is considered to be almost 100 times […]

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Blue Xanax: What is it, Side-Effects & Addiction

By Phil Kosanovich on October 25, 2022

Xanax is simply the brand name of the generic drug alprazolam. It is an anti-anxiety medication that is commonly prescribed to treat anxiety disorders. It is a part of the benzodiazepine family, a group of drugs known to calm people’s nerves. Alprazolam pills are regularly prescribed, in both generic forms and Xanax, contributing to it […]

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Heroin and Alcohol

By Phil Kosanovich on October 20, 2022

We will discuss how heroin and alcohol work and the increased risk of overdose and other health factors when you mix the two. We will also discuss why people mix them and factors which put you at risk of developing a substance use disorder. Finally, we will discuss the recovery process and treatment options available. […]

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Heroin and Alcohol

The Dangers of Snorting Adderall

Fentanyl and alcohol

Fentanyl Addiction: Signs Someone is Addicted to Fentanyl

Depression and Alcohol

Alcohol and Mental Illness

How to Ask for Help with Depression

Substance Abuse Statistics for Orange County

How Does Addiction Affect Mental Health

Fentanyl Withdrawal Symptoms

Blue Xanax: What is it, Side-Effects & Addiction

Heroin and Alcohol