You suspect that someone you love has secretly been drinking, but you’re not sure how to confirm your suspicions. Even if they try to hide what they’ve been doing, a person who has been drinking alcoholic beverages will usually leave some clues. When you understand what these clues look like, you will be better prepared […]

SMART Recovery is a secular, evidence-based peer support program for people who are trying to end their use of addictive substances and curtail other compulsive behaviors. It is one of the more popular alternatives to the 12-Step model that is central to organizations such as Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA). What is SMART […]

Public health officials have recently begun to sound the alarm about a new street drug that may be responsible for overdose surges in a few large U.S. cities. Manufacturers typically add medetomidine to fentanyl and other illicit recreational substances. As a result, many people who are harmed by it may not even realize they’ve taken […]

You may not have heard about chroming, but your children probably have. This dangerous behavior isn’t new, but it has recently received renewed attention through social media. When you understand what chroming looks like and why it can be so harmful, you’ll be better prepared to keep your loved ones safe. What is Chroming? Chroming […]

Don’t believe the myth that kratom is safe and non-addictive. Using this drug can put you in grave danger – and if you develop an addiction, the intensity of kratom withdrawal can make it extremely difficult for you to stop using it. What is Kratom? Kratom is the name of a tree that grows in […]

Sober living residences in California provide essential support for individuals without a supportive home after completing addiction treatment or while enrolled in outpatient rehab. Contact Sanctuary Treatment Center at (888) 584-4314 to learn the exact cost of our sober living. About Sober Living in California In California, sober living residences offer supportive, home-like environments for […]

Its effects have been compared to LSD and magic mushrooms – but unlike those drugs, salvia is legal in several U.S. states and many other nations. What is salvia, where did it come from, and (perhaps most important of all) how dangerous is it? What is Salvia? Salvia (full name: salvia divinorum) is an herb […]

Alcohol shakes can be a sign that a person’s drinking has reached a perilous point. If you experience this symptom but don’t take steps to stop your alcohol use, you may face life-threatening consequences. What are Alcohol Shakes? Alcohol shakes are one of the symptoms of alcohol withdrawal that involve twitches and tremors. This shakiness […]

Millions of people take Adderall on a prescription basis to alleviate the symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Most people who use this medication as directed don’t experience harmful effects. But those who intentionally abuse the drug put themselves at risk for a variety of negative outcomes, including Adderall addiction. Luckily, help for this addiction is […]

Alcohol is one of the most frequently abused substances in the United States, and alcohol use disorder (alcoholism) is one of the most common addictions. Once someone has developed this disorder, the distress of alcohol withdrawal syndrome (AWS) can make it extremely difficult for them to quit drinking. This can be particularly true of people […]