Adult children with parents suffering from addiction can and should offer help. But be prepared for pushback. “Dad drinks too much.” “I think Mom’s using pills.” Sound familiar? If so, we’re sorry, but we’re glad you’re reading this. When adult children see their parents misusing addictive substances, or suspect they’re misusing them, it’s natural...Read More
(Guest Post from Nicky Sarandrea) A traumatic event is one of the biggest catalysts for a relapse. A death, accident, breakup—these events can send a recovering addict into a whirlwind of anxiety, depression and anger, leading them to relapse and undoing all that hard work. Recovery takes time and life never runs smoothly, so these...Read More
We’re happy to announce that we have another outpatient facility available to you! The Location: 173 North Morrison Avenue, San Jose, CA. Across the street from our primary rehab center. We’ve coordinated with another rehab center at this facility in the past. Now however, the facility is fully ours to use. The Focus: Outpatient Care for Northern...Read More
Why Californians use Fentanyl, and What it Does to Your Life In January of 2019, the U.S. Border Patrol seized 254 pounds of fentanyl and 395 pounds of methamphetamine at the Arizona border. Street value of the fentanyl totaled about $3.5 million; the meth, $1.1 million. They found the drugs in hidden compartments of a...Read More
We may never know the reason behind Anthony Bourdain’s tragic suicide. But addiction to alcohol may have contributed. The Miami Herald published a powerful column calling for a conversation about alcoholism as a dangerous addiction, citing Bourdain’s suicide as troubling evidence for just how dangerous it is. Can we talk about alcoholism and Anthony Bourdain?...Read More
The Opioid Epidemic is Here, Now. Bay Area Opioid Rehab for Anyone Struggling with Opioid Use Casual or prescription opioid use can rapidly lead to addiction. At Support Systems Homes, we treat many clients struggling with addiction to opioids. Our best advice: Do not take any opioid unless there is a medical reason. Medical reasons for...Read More
