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 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 | 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 Pete Nielsen LAADC, SAP | Mar 11, 2021 | Addiction, Addiction & Recovery, Behavioral Health, Community, Substance Use Disorder, Support, Treatment
Representatives Tony Cardenas (CA-29) and Paul Tonko (NY-20) introduced the Virtual Community Support Act last week. The act is aimed to strengthen community-based and peer support services virtually both during and after the pandemic. A press release from the office...
by ARCC Staff | Mar 10, 2021 | Addiction & Recovery, Addiction Discussions, Behavioral Health, Substance Use Disorder, Support
The words we use can leave a long-lasting impression on...