(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 ...
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Announcing the 2019 Support Systems Homes Barbecue event! Come enjoy some great BBQ on September 14 from 11 am to 3 pm. This year we're holding the barbecue at the Emma Prusch Farm Park, at 647 S King Road in San Jose. Look for the "Rooster Row" picnic area. Kids welcome! There's a playground and ...
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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 ...
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The Support Systems Homes annual barbecue was a huge success! We held the BBQ on September 1 at Emma Prusch Farm in San Jose. About 120 clients, former clients, family members, friends, and staff attended. We had delicious food, activities, games, and plenty of fun for all. Congratulations to the new tug of war champs ...
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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? ...
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Affordable Alcohol Rehab, Flexible Hours Bay Area Alcohol Intensive Outpatient Program IOP Problem drinking leading to alcoholism is a serious issue in America. Although in 2018 alcohol abuse gets far less press attention than opioid addiction - alcoholism needs treatment. Many problem drinkers become functional alcoholics. Functional alcoholics appear to be ok. They go to ...
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Intensive Outpatient Programs with Flexible Hours East Bay Area Affordable Drug Rehab Support Systems Homes is here for you - when you need us! Support Systems Homes has flexible, multi-level intensive outpatient rehab programs (IOP) in the East Bay area. Our Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) are available for Northern California and the entire Bay Area ...
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San Jose Affordable Drug and Alcohol Rehab Flexible Outpatient Hours, Covered by Most Insurance Work, School and Life happen at different hours. Not all schedules fit the '8am - 5pm' model. That is why Support Systems Homes has outpatient alcohol and drug rehab available at flexible hours. Do you need an addiction treatment program that ...
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The Opioid Epidemic is Here. Bay Area Opioid Rehab for Anyone Struggling with Opioid Use Casual or prescription opioid use can 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 opioid use ...
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Opioid Abuse Still at Crisis Levels in 2018 | New Opioid Use: Club Drug | According to a new study, one in 10 electronic dance music (EDM) party attendees have misused opioids in the past year. This exceeds the current national average for opioid use. The study was done by the Center for Drug Use ...
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Support Systems Homes Day and Outpatient Rehab San Jose, CA Rehab Centers Support Systems Homes has outpatient treatment at our convenient San Jose locations. Hours are flexible (daytime or nighttime) to fit your needs. Have you finished residential rehab – but feel like you could use more support? Or maybe, you’re looking for a treatment program that fits ...
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'Smart' Drug Meth Breaks Bad on Users. In 1967: Speed Kills  |  In 2018: Meth as Cognitive Enhancer | Same Drug, Same Side Effects, Upgraded 2018 Branding. Those who do not know history are doomed to repeat it. Edmund Burke The popularity of drugs - like fashion - goes through cycles. Summer of Love, 1967 ...
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Bay Area Smart Drug Pathway to Addiction - Pharmaceutical Drug Addiction: But I Have a Prescription! In 2018, widespread addiction to 'smart drug' Adderall is flying under the radar. Students, coders, tech entrepreneurs and workers in all industries are taking the prescription stimulant Adderall. For some, this began as a childhood prescription for ADHD. Others ...
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Addiction Rehab to Transform Your Life Holistic, Private Addiction Rehab in the Bay Area The Bay Area's known for transforming the world. We change how the world works, travels, and even lives. Which might make you wonder...can you transform yourself? "Hack" an addiction out of your life? Yes, you can. Come to Support Systems Homes ...
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Effective, Affordable Treatment for Busy Professionals at SSH We all know it: Living in Silicon Valley is hard. You're in a constant grind, a 24/7 lifestyle. Traffic's everywhere. You’re under endless pressure to perform at work. And there’s the extremely high cost of living. No surprise some of us turn to "performance enhancers" to ...
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Residential Rehab in the Bay Area, with Two San Jose Locations
Affordable, Confidential Detox and Addiction Recovery Support Systems Homes has the highest quality, most affordable drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs for Bay Area residents. We have a full spectrum of substance abuse treatment services. Our addiction recovery services include alcohol detox, drug detox, ...
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Detox is the First Step to Freedom from Addiction. Confidential Medically-Assisted Detox for San Jose Residents Any history of heavy drug use means it is important to experience the detoxification process in a comfortable environment; supervised by medical professionals 24 hours/day. Support Systems Homes has medically assisted detox. We provide confidential treatment for individuals with ...
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"Functional Addiction" is Commonplace Among Workaholics and Silicon Valley Engineers Functional addicts and alcoholics appear okay. They go to work every day, complete projects on time, and even drive well. Most functional addicts are workaholics. Most are well-respected by their peers at work. Most of the time you'd never know a high functional addict on ...
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What are Opioids? Opioids are a class of drugs that include the illegal drug heroin, synthetic opioids such as fentanyl, and pain relievers available legally by prescription. These drugs include oxycodone (OxyContin®), hydrocodone (Vicodin®), codeine, morphine, and many others. Opioid pain relievers are generally safe when taken for a short time and as prescribed by a doctor, but ...
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Opioids and Heroin Use Statistics The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) latest National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) report provides the latest estimates on substance use and mental health in the nation, including the misuse of opioids across the nation. Opioids include heroin use and pain reliever misuse. In 2016, ...
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What is cocaine and how is it used? Cocaine is a powerfully addictive crystalline substance obtained from the leaves of the coca plant of South America. It's a central nervous system stimulant, an appetite suppressant, and a topical anesthetic. Its possession, cultivation, and distribution are illegal for non-medicinal purposes almost worldwide. Cocaine is generally sold ...
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What is methamphetamine? Methamphetamine is a stimulant drug usually used as a white, bitter-tasting powder or a pill. Crystal methamphetamine is a form of the drug that looks like glass fragments or shiny, bluish-white rocks. It is chemically similar to amphetamine [a drug used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy, a sleep disorder] ...
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Heroin and Opiates Heroin is an illegal, highly addictive drug. It is both the most abused and the most rapidly acting of the opiates. How do I know if I have  heroin problem? Heroin Anonymous developed the questions below as a self-test to help determine whether you may have a heroin problem.

1. Do you ...
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Fentanyl FAQs America’s new drug addiction threat has a name... and it's fentanyl. Sound familiar? You’ve probably heard the name but aren’t entirely sure what it is. Perhaps the most high-profile case tied to fentanyl is the musician Prince. Though he may be the most famous victim to meet an untimely death due to this ...
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Questions about Alcoholism, its Effects, and Treatment "Do I have a drinking problem?" If drinking is causing you problems with your health, relationships, job, finances, the law and/or in other areas of your life, it's important to seek help. The effects of alcohol abuse are serious—even fatal. How do I know if I have a ...
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Resources for Recovery - Signs of Relapse The Gorski-CENAPS model identifies phases and warning signs for relapse. If you see warning signs like these, you or someone you know may be at risk of relapse:

1. Return to denying there's a problem
2. Avoidance and defensive behavior
3. Crisis building
4. Immobilization (inability to take any action)
5. Confusion ...
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Resources for Recovery Signs of Substance Abuse and Alcoholism There are a number of signs and symptoms of drug abuse and alcoholism which alert us that there may be a problem in need of addressing. The following is a list of questions to ask yourself. It’s not meant to take the place of a clinical ...
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