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Treatment Rates for Californians Suffering From a Substance Use Disorder

Looking at Addiction and Treatment Statistics in the State According to the California Health Care Foundation, substance use disorders (SUDs) are common in the state. Approximately 8% of Californians meet the standards for a diagnosable substance use disorder, but very few seek treatment. Studies show that only 10% of those with a SUD ever […]

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What Are the Benefits of Mental Health Diversion?

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PC 1001.36 and Mental Health Pretrial Diversion Penal Code 1001.36 allows for a court to grant pretrial diversion for individuals with diagnosable mental health disorders. There are several factors that determine a person’s eligibility for the program, including whether the offender’s mental disorder was a significant factor in the commission of the offense and

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Alcohol’s Impact on the Economy

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The Financial Realities of Excessive Drinking According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the cost of excessive alcohol use was nearly $250 billion in 2010. In addition, almost 100,000 people die each year because of excessive drinking and over ¾ of the costs are related to binge drinking. Research by

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How to Determine If You Have a Drinking Problem

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An Alcohol Use Self-Evaluation It can be extremely difficult to do a self-examination and confront an unhealthy reliance on alcohol. Often people do not seek treatment until their alcohol use begins to affect their loved ones; even then, millions of people never get the help they need. Talking about an alcohol use disorder can

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Understanding Comorbidity

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A Look at the Frequency of Comorbid Psychiatric Disorders Studies show that individuals suffering from alcohol-related psychiatric disorders such as alcohol addiction or alcohol use disorder often have a comorbid mood or anxiety disorder. A publication written by Rober M. Anthenelli for the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism discusses Comorbid Mental Health

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2021 New Year’s Resolutions

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Why Not Drinking May Top the List in the New Year New Year’s Eve is here and many people have already begun to think about resolutions for 2021. According to YouGov, the top New Year’s Resolutions of 2019 were: Exercise more Save money Eat more healthily Lose weight Reduce stress Get more sleep Stick

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What Is Fueling Surge in Alcohol Use During Pandemic?

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Increase in Alcohol Use Linked to Isolation and Loneliness According to Report A KOMO News story out of Seattle links a surge in alcohol use during the coronavirus pandemic to increased isolation and loneliness. Speaking with the news outlet, a Kaiser Psychiatrist sees a disproportionate impact on specific demographics. According to Dr. Megan Gary,

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What is California’s Zero Tolerance Law?

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Underage Drunk Driving Charges in California Under California law, it is illegal for a person over the age of 21 to drive while under the influence of alcohol or with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08 percent or higher. But what happens when the person is under 21? A person under the age

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Binge Drinking and the Holidays

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Why We Tend to Drink More During the Holiday Season A recent article in Healthline addresses a major concern “How Easy Is It to Binge Drink During the Holidays?” According to the reporting, many holiday celebrations are associated with alcohol or have alcohol readily available. The social acceptability of drinking at holiday parties makes

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Studies Show Increase in Alcohol Use Disorder for Millennials

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Pandemic Takes Toll on Millennial Health A new study from Blue Cross Blue Shield Association reported on by Benefits Pro shows that millennials’ health has been adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the study, over the past year, there has been a 7 percent increase in alcohol use disorder and a 12 percent

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