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Celebrating National Recovery Month: Hope is Real. Recovery is Real.
By Phil Kosanovich, MBA on September 5, 2024
Celebrating National Recovery Month This September As September unfolds, we at Cornerstone of Southern California join millions across the nation in observing National Recovery Month. This annual celebration shines a spotlight on substance use treatment and mental health services, reminding us all that recovery is possible and that every journey toward healing is worthy of […]
The Growing Danger of Fentanyl with Xylazine & Treatment Options
By Phil Kosanovich on October 25, 2023
Fentanyl and Xylazine: The Increasing Dangers and Treatment Options In the last 10 years, the dangers of Fentanyl exposure have become increasingly more wide spread, including and especially across public platforms and social media. And though both healthcare professionals and government establishments, including the U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), the Federal Drug […]
Pinprick Pupils and Other Signs of Drug Use: What Small or Pinpoint Pupils Can Mean
By Phil Kosanovich on November 7, 2025
Addiction is a destructive and complex condition that impacts not only the individual struggling with substance use but also their family, friends, and community. It can lead to emotional distress, declining physical health, and lost productivity, affecting every area of a person’s life. According to national data, more than 35 million adults in the United […]
How Long Does Adderall Stay in Your System, Body and Blood?
By Phil Kosanovich, MBA on November 7, 2025
Whether you are prescribed Adderall or concerned about drug testing, understanding its metabolism can help you prepare. This guide covers how long Adderall stays in urine, blood, saliva, and hair, along with key factors affecting elimination time. Learn more about our treatment options if Adderall use has become a concern. Adderall is a prescription drug […]
September is Suicide Prevention Month: Raising Awareness and Saving Lives
By Phil Kosanovich, MBA on September 10, 2025
September marks a key time in mental health advocacy: National Suicide Prevention Month. This observance, sometimes also referred to as Suicide Awareness Month, is not only a call to raise awareness about suicide and its devastating effects, but also an invitation for communities, healthcare professionals, and individuals to engage actively in prevention efforts. At Cornerstone […]
Is Cocaine a Stimulant or Depressant?
By Phil Kosanovich, MBA on April 14, 2025
Cocaine is classified as a central nervous system stimulant, not a depressant. This means that rather than slowing down brain and body functions, as depressants do, cocaine increases activity in the brain, resulting in elevated heart rate, blood pressure, and heightened alertness. The euphoric and energetic effects associated with cocaine use are hallmarks of stimulant […]