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What is a Functional Addiction?

Learn about functional addiction, including its signs, stages, and how it affects an individual’s life, as well as how to receive treatment for this condition.

Wet Brain Life Expectancy

Learn about the Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome life expectancy, a serious condition caused by chronic alcohol misuse and thiamine deficiency.

Impact of Drug Use On Oral Health

Learn about the drugs that cause dental problems and put you at risk for other problems that affect oral health. Santa Barbara Recovery can help.

Signs of a fentanyl overdose

Alcohol and autoimmune disease are two health conditions that are connected. Learn more about how alcohol affects the immune system, and how we can help.

How to Recognize Relapse Warning Signs

As dreadful as it may be, relapse is a harsh reality of the recovery journey. When a person is on their recovery journey, the last thing they want to think about is how they’ll come back to a triggering behavior.

Sobriety Milestones: How to Stay Motivated During Early Recovery

How Long Can You Stay in a Rehab Facility for Treatment? Addiction is a complex and challenging condition that requires professional help to overcome. Rehab, short for rehabilitation, is a widely recommended addiction treatment option for individuals struggling with drug and alcohol addiction, as well as substance abuse disorders. You may be wondering how long […]

Drug Dependence vs Addiction: What’s the Difference?

Drug Dependence vs Addiction: What’s the Difference? In the realm of substance abuse, two terms often used interchangeably are drug dependence and drug addiction. While they may seem similar, understanding the key differences between the two is crucial to addressing these issues effectively. Drug Dependence vs Drug Addiction: An Overview Drug dependence refers to when […]