Addiction is a complex disease and it affects everyone differently, though there are common issues addicts face. Browse our addiction blog to find information and tips that may be more relevant to you or your loved one.
This year’s International Overdose Awareness Day recognizes family members, frontline workers and individuals in recovery in the fight against addiction. When you think of an
When it comes to mental health and addiction recovery, the environment in which treatment takes place can be just as important as the treatment methods
Shoreline Recovery Center encourages self-care practices from mindfulness to boundary setting and physical wellness Self-care is a concept that is essential for overall wellness. For
Shoreline Recovery Center reminds public to help loved ones, friends with substance abuse symptoms through early intervention. As we observe Men’s Health Month and approach
When it comes to seeking help for addiction, there’s a troubling and persistent trend across the United States, and especially here in California: men often
Parenting a teenager comes with challenges, but how do you know when your teen is facing something more serious than typical adolescent growing pains? At
Benzodiazepines, commonly known as “benzos”, are a class of prescription medications used to treat anxiety, panic disorders, seizures, and insomnia. Drugs like Xanax (alprazolam), Valium
Understanding the Emotional Roots of Opioid Misuse When we think of addiction, we often picture someone losing control over substance use, using more than prescribed,
Pseudoaddiction is a term that often confuses both patients and healthcare providers. Coined in a 1989 article by Weissman and Haddox, pseudoaddiction describes a situation
When people talk about recovery, they often highlight the hopeful moments, the new beginnings, the clean slates, the freedom from addiction. And while all of
San Diego-based Shoreline Recovery Center addresses how childhood trauma fuels the cycle of addiction. Childhood trauma is a powerful predictor of substance misuse and addiction