Addiction

The latest news and patient stories about addiction from Sharp HealthCare experts and our Sharp Health News writers and contributors.

Knowing the signs of a drug overdose can save a life

Dr. Zachary Shinar, emergency medicine doctor, and Serene Carruthers, LMFT, discuss signs of a drug overdose and a substance use disorder.

When does drinking become a problem?

It’s important to know the effects of excessive alcohol use and how to find help when drinking goes from simply social to excessive.

Drinking raises the risk of developing dementia

A study found that drinking raises dementia risk. Dr. Gillian Stavro of Sharp Neurocognitive Research Center discusses the findings and how to decrease risk.

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The truth about 5 common substance use myths

Experts from Sharp McDonald Center debunk five popular myths surrounding substance use.

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Combining lifestyle and addiction medicine

Sharp McDonald Center offers lifestyle medicine services as a part of patients’ comprehensive addiction recovery treatment plans.

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The truth about addiction recovery centers

Learn the truths behind common misconceptions about addiction recovery centers like Sharp McDonald Center.

Addiction recovery team at Sharp McDonald Center in San Diego

A whole-person approach to addiction recovery

At Sharp McDonald Center, patients find compassionate addiction recovery care that transforms lives.

Naloxone, an overdose-reversing drug, saves lives

A recent study shows the use of an overdose-reversing drug increased more than 40% from 2020 to 2022.

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