by Larry Hearn | May 5, 2021 | Addiction & Recovery, Addiction Discussions, Community, Long-Term Recovery, Support
Thirteen years ago, I was waiting tables at a restaurant by the pier in Newport Beach when the manager brought out a tray of seasonal cocktails and told the staff we were required to taste them so we would be better prepared to sell the new drink menu. No one knew I...
by Larry Hearn | May 3, 2021 | Addiction & Recovery, Long-Term Recovery, Substance Use Disorder
I am not sure the first time I heard the term moral injury, I suspect it was probably in the context of military service members in combat situations in which they have to do things or witness things that wounded their souls. I have deep respect for persons who serve...
by Larry Hearn | Apr 19, 2021 | Addiction, Addiction & Recovery, Addiction Discussions, Community, News & Updates, Relapse Prevention, Substance Use Disorder, Support, Treatment
Representative David Trone has released a statement after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released data showing a record-breaking spike in drug overdose deaths in the last twelve months. Specifically, the data revealed that from September 2019 to...
by Larry Hearn | Apr 15, 2021 | Behavioral Health, Community, COVID-19, Support
Suicide is the second leading cause of death for youth according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). The suicide rates among youth in California has continued to rise over the years, making a clear cause for concern that more attention needs to be taken. To make...
by Larry Hearn | Apr 8, 2021 | Addiction & Recovery, Addiction Discussions
Every September since 1992, CCAPP sponsors National Recovery Month at the California State Capitol where thousands gather to increase awareness and understanding of mental health and substance use disorders and celebrate the people who recover. In an abundance of...
