How is trauma connected with substance abuse? Some might think it is because a person who has experienced trauma is more likely to succumb to substance abuse than someone who has never had trauma. Others might feel one who uses substances is more likely to be affected by trauma than a person that does not […]

We all experience stress in our lives; it is inevitable. Each of us deals with stress differently. Unfortunately, many people turn to alcohol and other drugs in an attempt to manage their stress. This only worsens the effects of substance use and makes mental illness even more complicated.  Truth be told, many of us adopt […]

The use of alcohol and other drugs compromises brain structure and functioning. For treatment and support, call SoCal Mental Health today at (949) 502-2041.

Unfortunately, mental health disorders are not uncommon. In the United States alone, nearly one in five adults have a mental health condition at any given time. In 2020, this equated to almost 53 million adults. Additionally, more than one in four with mental health disorders also experience a co-occurring substance use problem. The prevalence of […]