by westcoastrc | Feb 10, 2016 | Blog
Marijuana legalization has been growing across the U.S., despite many concerns about the consequences this action will have in both the short and long-term nationwide. Now, another study has linked marijuana use to memory loss, giving legalization opponents more...
by westcoastrc | Oct 5, 2015 | Blog
Dextromethorphan or DXM is a cough suppressant used in dozens of over-the-counter cold and cough medications today. When used properly, DXM is considered both safe and effective. Unfortunately, DXM abuse has grown in recent years, particularly among younger users,...
by westcoastrc | Sep 28, 2015 | Blog
Heroin, one of the most dangerous opioids sold on the street today, has now reached a whole new level of risk. Earlier this year, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) issued a national alert, warning of a surge in overdose deaths from heroin laced with the potent...
by westcoastrc | Sep 8, 2015 | Blog, Recovery Tools
Addiction doesn?t just affect the individual struggling with substance abuse; it profoundly impacts everyone around him as well. Family members have to cope with the abuse on many levels, in addition to worrying about whether their loved one will be able to maintain...
by westcoastrc | Sep 3, 2015 | Blog
When it comes to helping a patient struggling with addiction find new life in sobriety, we explore numerous treatment options to find the modalities that work best for each patient. One of those modalities that is relatively new to the area of addiction recovery is...
