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

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

Opioid Abuse Remains at Crisis Levels Meant for Pain Relief, Opioids Have Become a “Party Drug” According to a 2018 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...Read More

“But I Have a Prescription!” Doesn’t Prevent Addiction Widespread addiction to a ‘smart drug’ called 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 obtain and take Adderall illegally, as a ‘smart...Read More