A common misconception about drug misuse is that prescription drugs aren’t addictive or that they can’t be abused. Unfortunately, this just isn’t true. Many commonly prescribed drugs have addictive qualities that can lead to substance use disorder (SUD). The most frequently abused prescription drugs are opioids, such as OxyContin, but other prescriptions are risky as … Read more
Many people may have heard about the low recovery rate from heroin addiction. It is no secret that America is facing an ongoing opioid epidemic, and heroin has been among the top opioids used in this crisis, affecting millions of people. Heroin addiction is known to be associated with a high mortality rate and high … Read more
Do you know which opioid drug poses the most deadly threat to society these days? If you have been reading the news recently, you’ve probably heard of fentanyl. This is likely because, tragically, overdose deaths among young people caused by this drug have made headlines again and again. What is fentanyl? Why is it so … Read more
Laguna Shores Recovery founder Katherine “Kat” Sorensen has a constant presence at her facility because, as an entrepreneur who is always seeking to learn from others, she appreciates interacting with clients. This year, Sorensen and her team launched a new project, signing a lease for a $7 million house in Dana Point, CA, to host … Read more
