by Pete Nielsen LAADC, SAP | 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 ARCC Staff | 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...
by ARCC Staff | Apr 7, 2021 | News & Updates
The Purpose of Recovery is seeking CPRM Peer Interns for volunteer positions. This is a great opportunity to earn hours toward certification and work with fellow peers, as well as gain support and supervision. Do not miss out! Apply below by scanning the QR code....
by Bob Tyler | Apr 6, 2021 | Addiction, Addiction & Recovery, Addiction Discussions, Relapse Prevention
In part three of this six-part series, we will continue our discussion of setup behaviors that lead to the craving cycle. Remember that, despite its danger, many alcohol and drug treatment centers focus merely on teaching the tools of recovery to utilize once craving...
by Pete Nielsen LAADC, SAP | Apr 5, 2021 | Addiction & Recovery, Addiction Discussions, Behavioral Health, Long-Term Recovery, News & updates, Substance Use Disorder, Support, Treatment
We must not forget how the pandemic’s social isolation affected people suffering from a SUD. Executive Director of Soroptimist House of Hope, Inc. Rebecca Norton says, “Addiction is running rampant due to the social isolation and economic insecurity caused by the...
by Pete Nielsen LAADC, SAP | Apr 2, 2021 | Addiction & Recovery, Addiction Discussions, Recovery Capital, Treatment
The parallel pandemics of COVID-19 and addiction have caused our nation (and the globe) to evaluate not just how we do things in our daily lives, but also to consider why we do them in the ways we always have. This rediscovery of the daily activities, chores, and...
by ARCC Staff | Mar 29, 2021 | Addiction, Addiction Discussions, Substance Use Disorder
The below policy brief shows some statistics on how the California overdose rate has been skyrocketing these last few years. Fentanyl has played a large part in the rising rates of overdose deaths, as the age-adjusted rate of overdose deaths related to synthetic...
by Pete Nielsen LAADC, SAP | Mar 26, 2021 | Addiction, Addiction & Recovery, Addiction Discussions, Behavioral Health, Long-Term Recovery, Substance Use Disorder, Treatment
People living with a Substance Use Disorder (SUD) and their families are a vulnerable population that can unfortunately be taken advantage of by unethical treatment facilities. Senate Bill 434 (SB 434), introduced by Senator Patricia Bates, “Would prohibit an operator...
by ARCC Staff | Mar 24, 2021 | Addiction, Addiction & Recovery, Addiction Discussions, Behavioral Health, Substance Use Disorder
Dr. R. Corey Waller goes into great detail on the neurology of addiction. He explains the levels of dopamine for motivation for someone who does not do drugs, and then what happens with the dopamine when someone does do a...
by ARCC Staff | Mar 19, 2021 | Addiction & Recovery, Addiction Discussions, Recovery Capital
According to the originators, William Cloud and Robert Granfield, Recovery Capital refers to “the breadth and depth of internal and external resources that can be drawn upon to initiate and sustain recovery” from substance use disorder. William White’s work heightened...
