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There is a long and detrimental relationship between chronic pain and substance abuse. Since 2021, six times the number of people have died from an opioid overdose since 1999. Even between 2020 and 2021, the number of deaths from opioids increased by sixteen percent.  Peninsula Health Center offers chronic pain management near Los Angeles. Contact our
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Over seventy percent of adults across the United States have experienced at least one traumatic event.  People exposed to trauma may have lingering symptoms, and the more traumatic events to which a person is exposed, the more symptoms they accumulate. Around thirteen million adults in the U.S. have PTSD in any given year because of exposure
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For a long time, there was a severe stigma and drug addiction was thought to be the result of moral failing, something that was wrong with a person's character rather than a mental health disorder. Today, we know that addiction is, in fact, a mental health disorder, and it has nothing to do with moral
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Anxiety is a normal part of life. Without anxiety, we wouldn't worry about calling our parents, going to work, or even finding food. However, anxiety can quickly spiral out of control and lead to the development of an anxiety disorder where that anxiety controls us and interferes with daily function. If you or someone close
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Boundaries refer to any emotional, mental, or physical limits that can help protect you in a relationship. Limits are essential in defining who we are and how we allow others to treat us. Boundaries are essential to any relationship, whether it is a work colleague or a spouse. In recovery, setting boundaries is even more
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How long is the drug detox process? If you are considering treatment, you've probably been told you'll have to undergo detox first. But it can be difficult to pinpoint exactly how long the detox process lasts. Many drug and alcohol treatment centers are very forthcoming about the different lengths of treatment programs, but pinpointing the
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Yoga recovery in Palos Verdes can be essential to any treatment plan. When people picture yoga classes, they imagine a shirtless man with an overwhelming number of muscles, striking difficult poses on a beach. In reality, yoga rehab is much simpler, doesn't have nearly as much stress or demand, but offers a multitude of physical
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If you or someone you love is struggling with mental health disorders and substance abuse disorders, it's time to consider Rolling Hills dual diagnosis treatment. Dual diagnosis treatment provides evidence-based services to tackle the symptoms of mental health disorders and co-occurring substance abuse issues. But finding the right treatment center can be challenging. Peninsula Health Center
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Alcoholism is a health issue and a social problem that affects close family members psychologically, physically, and socially. Spouses, particularly wives of alcoholics, are affected the most, according to recent research. When a single family member struggles with alcoholism, it can disrupt the harmony and relationships of every family member. Living with an alcoholic spouse has
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