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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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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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Dangers of Snorting and Smoking Fentanyl

By Phil Kosanovich on October 18, 2022

Snorting and smoking fentanyl can have serious consequences - including addiction, dependence, and overdose. However, effective addiction treatment can support you in overcoming drug abuse and leading the safe, fulfilling life you deserve. What Is Fentanyl? Fentanyl is a highly potent synthetic opioid about 50 to 100 times stronger than morphine. Doctors usually prescribe fentanyl […]

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How to Relax Without Alcohol

By Phil Kosanovich on October 13, 2022

Stress can be a normal and healthy response to change, a dangerous situation, or feeling under pressure. However, if it is intense or lasts for a long time it can be damaging to mental and physical health. Long-term stress can put pressure on your heart and increase your risk of developing mental health problems. Many […]

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Fentanyl and alcohol abuse

Fentanyl Addiction: Signs Someone is Addicted to Fentanyl

Klonopin Addiction and Abuse

How Does Rehabilitation Help Drug Addicts?

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

Heroin and Alcohol

Dangers of Snorting and Smoking Fentanyl

How to Relax Without Alcohol