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Athletes, Injuries, & Substance Abuse
Athletes often sustain injuries while playing their sport and are prescribed opioids. Opioids can be addictive and cause long-term damage.
Long-Term Effects of Alcoholism
Many drink alcohol for the short-term effects it has. The warm buzz may seem fun and harmless at the time, but there are many potential long-term effects of alcohol on the body. Alcohol takes the lives of more than any other drug, contributing to as many as 88,000...
Cross Contamination: Fentanyl with Other Drugs
Fentanyl is a potent synthetic opioid that is dangerous on its own but can become even more dangerous when it is laced in other drugs making overdose likely.
Getting Started
Helping a Loved One
Helping a loved one with addiction can be challenging, but we can help. Learn more about the best ways to support your loved one while dealing with this illness.
Parent's Guide: Helping an Addict
Addiction can be challenging and as a parent, watching your child struggle at any age can be unbearable. Learn how to help your child and yourself.
Staging an Intervention
Know someone with a substance abuse problem? Want to help? See what a Drug Addiction Intervention involves and how you can help your loved one.
Choosing a San Diego Rehab
If you have been struggling with addiction, a rehab center may be best for you. This guide shows how to choose the best rehab center in San Diego.
Choosing a California Rehab
Finding a rehab can be a good first step to finding recovery. Learn more about the best rehab centers in California that can help with addiction to drugs and alcohol.
Benefits of Rehab
Considering Drug Rehabilitation? Learn how Professional Help can help you on your road to addiction recovery! Sign up for Drug Rehab in San Diego.
Self-Tests
Am I an Alcoholic?
Do you suspect that you might be an alcoholic? Take this self-evaluation alcoholic quiz to determine whether your drinking habits have become a problem.
Am I an Addict?
Do you fear that you may be an addict, but aren’t quite sure? Try taking this online test to find out whether you may be an addict or not.
ADHD Self-Test
Take Healthy Life’s ADHD test to find out if you have this disorder. Learn about the relationship between ADHD & addiction and how to receive help.
Prescription Drug Abuse Self-Test
Take Healthy Life’s prescription drug misuse test to find out if you have an addiction. Learn about the warning signs, how to receive help, & find recovery.
About Addiction
Opioid Use Disorder Medication
Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) is a common form of treatment for opioid use disorder. MAT helps ease withdrawal symptoms and reduce cravings.
Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome
Learn about Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (AKA protracted withdrawals) and how they can affect recovering addicts of commonly abused drugs long after sobriety.
LGBTQ+ Mental Health & Addiction
Learn about specific Mental Health Issues that pair with Addiction in the LGBTQ+ Community such as Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, and Suicide.
Opiate Overdose Prevention
If you or someone you love is addicted to opioids, it’s important to know how to recognize the signs of overdose and understand opioid overdose prevention.
Alcohol, Drugs, & Birth Defects
Keeping your child safe during pregnancy requires knowing different risks. Learn what happens when consuming certain drugs and alcohol while pregnant.
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