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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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April is Alcohol Awareness Month 2025 | Be Aware of Rising Alcohol Abuse

By Phil Kosanovich, MBA on April 10, 2025
April marks Alcohol Awareness Month, a nationwide campaign to increase understanding of alcohol addiction and reduce the stigma that keeps people from seeking help. As alcohol use and related health issues continue to rise across the U.S., particularly following the COVID-19 pandemic and recent crackdown on Fentanyl drug trafficking, this month serves as a timely […]
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Understanding Drug Court Programs as an Alternative to Incarceration

By Phil Kosanovich, MBA on March 28, 2025
What Are Drug Court Programs? Their Role in Criminal Justice Reform Drug court programs play a critical role in criminal justice reform, offering a structured path toward recovery. The U.S. Department of Justice provides further insights into national policies and statistics. Drug court programs are specialized judicial initiatives designed to handle cases involving non-violent, drug-dependent […]
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