We’re excited to announce that we are now in-network and able to accept Medi-Cal and Medicare with Aetna and Beacon Health Options! What Is Medi-Cal? Within California, Medicaid is referred to as Medi-Cal, a program which is funded in equal parts by the State and federal governments. It is a Read more…
Designer drugs are synthetic drugs made to mimic existing controlled substances in order to get around laws such as the Controlled Substances Act. Because these drugs are created and distributed under other labels, such as ‘bath salts’ or ‘plant food’, the restrictions of the Controlled Substances Act often do not Read more…
For the last 100 years the average life expectancy in this country had been rising, but – for reasons unknown – the upward trend ended in 1999. From 2016 to 2017, the average life expectancy decreased from 78.7 years to 78.6 years – in short, people are not living as Read more…
Now that the holiday festivities are wrapping up, people across the nation are planning the tradition that comes with every January 1st: New Year’s resolutions. The end of one year and the beginning of the next is a time for fresh starts and clean slates. People hope to improve or Read more…
The holiday season is about to begin! Thanksgiving is a few short weeks away, and soon after comes the rush to find the perfect presents and host the best parties. Autumn colors will change to festive greens and reds, but the holidays aren’t always sparkling and festive. For people struggling Read more…
I want to tell you a story about a good friend I used to have named Jessie. When I first met him, he was your typical bright-eyed 9-year-old. Full of life and curious about the world, he loved to play video games and be with his friends. I knew he Read more…
5 Steps to Prevent Suicide Suicide is one of the top 10 causes of death in the United States. Since 2006, the rate of suicide has been increasing by as much as 21% for men and 50% for women. In 2016, there was approximately one death from suicide every 12 Read more…
It may be being around drinks for an outside barbeque, beach vacations, or even the stresses that come from the summer heat – summer often opens the door to a difficult time staying sober. Although, when you are an active user, there will always be an excuse to use during Read more…
In 1967 William H. Stewart, our nations surgeon general at the time, issued a report about smoking. This started decades of efforts that lead to the reduction of smoking in the U.S. – from 42 percent of the population to the current rate of 17 percent. This past November, the Read more…
Many people assume religion and spirituality are one in the same, but in reality are completely different. According to the Cambridge Dictionary, religion is defined as “the belief in and worship of a god or gods, or any such system of belief and worship” and spirituality is defined as “the Read more…
