Staying sober during the holidays can be difficult, but entering the season without drugs or alcohol in your system will help you resist any temptations this indulgent time of year might present and start 2020 off right! ow.ly/Ulo750wTXPw

9.9 million Americans misused controlled prescription drugs in 2018 – and most of these prescription drugs were either obtained from family and friends or found in the most-neglected staple of every bathroom: the medicine cabinet. ow.ly/ZomA50wU3dt

By helping people throughout every aspect of care their chances for long-term sobriety increase exponentially. While receiving initial behavioral and medical treatment for addiction is important, so are the stages of treatment that follow. ow.ly/dwB350wYxPu

NIDA states that “misinformation about the addictive properties of prescription opioids and the perception that prescription drugs are less harmful than illicit drugs” are possible contributors to the prevalence of Vicodin addiction. ow.ly/L5Kq50wZFEY

While the cost of opioid treatment might seem like a large investment, it is important to understand what goes into the cost of opioid treatment and the value it brings in the long run compared to the cost of addiction. ow.ly/Xciz50x31Ug

When people travel for any reason, whether for business or personal, a lot of regular routines and boundaries tend to fall. ow.ly/Q7OE50x5jXt

If you or someone you love is experiencing addiction and are finding that roadblocks keep popping up, check out our list of the extra barriers to recovery during the holidays and how to overcome them. ow.ly/cxpp50x9mf0

Opioids work by interacting with the opioid receptors on nerve cells in the body and brain. By interacting with these receptors, opioids medications are able to cut off communication between the pain point on the body to the brain. ow.ly/If3650xcubR

If you are taking sleeping pills or are thinking about starting to take sleeping pills, make sure you know as much as possible about all the sleeping pill side effects. cliffsidemalibu.com/blog/what-are-…

Even though Suboxone is used as a means to transition people off of opioid addiction, an addiction to Suboxone itself may occur. cliffsidemalibu.com/blog/what-is-d…

It can be difficult to determine whether an individual is experiencing a drug high or an opioid overdose – but when in doubt, err on the side of caution. cliffsidemalibu.com/blog/what-are-…

Millions of people suffer from alcohol use disorder and aren’t able to maintain acceptable drinking habits, instead, becoming addicted and suffering from a chronic, progressive disease that can ruin their lives. cliffsidemalibu.com/blog/how-to-qu…

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Drinking alcohol causes damage to your health in both the short term and long term, even for moderate drinkers. For individuals who suffer from addiction to alcohol and frequently drink in excess, these risks become higher. cliffsidemalibu.com/blog/what-are-… #addiction #alcohol

More than 14 million individuals aged 12 and older were suffering from alcoholism in 2017. And each year, more than 2,200 individuals die due to alcohol poisoning. Many may come to wonder, “Am I an alcoholic?” cliffsidemalibu.com/blog/am-i-an-a…

Opioid withdrawal can look like a scary experience; one that could deter people from getting the help they need. The good news is that it doesn’t need to be fought alone, and there are resources available to make it as comfortable and painless as possible. cliffsidemalibu.com/blog/signs-of-…

Our country embraces a drinking culture, which makes it difficult to decipher a period of excess or actual alcohol addiction. cliffsidemalibu.com/blog/how-to-gi…

If you or your loved one is taking opioids, whether legal or illegal, make note of these signs and symptoms of opioid abuse and how to get help. cliffsidemalibu.com/blog/opioid-ab…

While there is no magic medication to stop drinking, there are medications to help you along your journey in early recovery. cliffsidemalibu.com/blog/is-there-…

With gatherings beginning for the holidays, some might wonder why you are not partaking in wine or spiked eggnog at holiday events, so it’s important to have a plan in place and know how to explain recovery to family and friends when these questions arise. cliffsidemalibu.com/blog/how-to-ex…