SSH has relaunched their monthly “Alumni Night.” Come join us for snacks and support! Alumni Night is a monthly get-together for all Support Systems Homes alumni. We stopped the event in 2020 due to the pandemic. Now the time’s right to reopen! We’re hosting Alumni Night every 3rd Tuesday of the month, at 7:00pm. If...Read More

Adult children with parents suffering from addiction can and should offer help. But be prepared for pushback.   “Dad drinks too much. What should we do?” “I think Mom’s using pills. She needs help.”   Sound familiar? If so, we’re sorry you’re in this situation, but we’re glad you’re reading this. When adult children see their...Read More

Drug overdoses have increased 30% since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. The increase in lethal and near-lethal drug use has devastated our society. What’s the cause of most overdoses? More than any other addictive substance, it’s synthetic opioids—particularly fentanyl. Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid, similar to morphine, but a hundred times more potent....Read More

Affordable Alcohol Rehab, Flexible Hours Bay Area Alcohol Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) Problem drinking leading to alcoholism is a serious issue in America. Although 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 work every...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