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prescription bottle showing how Xanax dependence can develop even as prescribed
Date: Aug 18, 2026
Author: Stacey Pino

Is Xanax Addictive? What Dependence Looks Like and How It’s Treated

Is Xanax Addictive? What Dependence Looks Like and How It’s Treated By Stacey Pino | Reviewed by Dr. Siri Sat Khalsa, MD, Medical Director, AM Health Care · Updated August 18, 2026 Yes — Xanax (alprazolam) is one of the more dependence-forming medications in the benzodiazepine class, and dependence can develop even when it’s taken […]
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Therapist demonstrating how EMDR therapy works using guided eye movements in a session
Date: Aug 05, 2026
Author: Stacey Pino

How EMDR Therapy Works: A Step-by-Step Guide

How EMDR Therapy Works: A Step-by-Step Guide By Stacey Pino | Reviewed by Dr. Siri Sat Khalsa, MD, Medical Director, AM Health Care · Updated August 5, 2026 Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a well-established therapy that uses guided eye movements and other rhythmic stimulation to help your brain “unstick” a traumatic memory. […]
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Therapist explaining CBT vs DBT treatment options to a client during a counseling session
Date: Aug 05, 2026
Author: Stacey Pino

CBT vs DBT: Which Therapy Is Right for You?

CBT vs DBT: Which Therapy Is Right for You? By Stacey Pino | Reviewed by Dr. Siri Sat Khalsa, MD, Medical Director, AM Health Care · Updated August 5, 2026 If you’ve started looking into therapy for yourself or someone you care about, you may have come across these terms and wondered if they’re the […]
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Los Angeles skyline, where county data shows fentanyl overdoses declining for two straight years
Date: Jul 16, 2026
Author: Markie Bryant

Los Angeles Fentanyl Overdoses: What the Latest County Data Shows

Los Angeles Fentanyl Overdoses: What the Latest County Data Shows By Markie Bryant, Director of Marketing | Reviewed by Dr. Siri Sat Khalsa, MD, Medical Director, AM Health Care · Updated August 5, 2026 For years, the story of fentanyl in Los Angeles was a story about a line going up. Between 2016 and 2023, […]
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Urine sample cup and lab test form used for a meth drug test
Date: Jul 14, 2026
Author: Stacey Pino

How Long Does Meth Stay in Your System?

How Long Does Meth Stay in Your System? By Stacey Pino | Reviewed by Dr. Siri Sat Khalsa, MD, Medical Director, AM Health Care · Updated July 14, 2026 Methamphetamine is a fast-acting synthetic stimulant, but the body doesn’t clear it nearly as quickly as its high wears off. Once it’s absorbed, meth and its […]
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Alcohol detox in Los Angeles at a medically supervised treatment center
Date: Jun 23, 2026
Author: Stacey Pino

Alcohol Detox in Los Angeles: What to Expect and When You Need It

Alcohol Detox in Los Angeles: What to Expect and When You Need It By Stacey Pino | Reviewed by Dr. Siri Sat Khalsa, MD, Medical Director, AM Health Care · Updated June 23, 2026 Deciding to stop drinking is one thing. Knowing how to do it safely is another. Alcohol withdrawal is one of the […]
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Group DBT therapy in Los Angeles teaching the four core skills

DBT Therapy for Addiction and Mental Health in Los Angeles

DBT Therapy for Addiction and Mental Health in Los Angeles By Stacey Pino | Reviewed by Dr. Siri Sat Khalsa, MD, Medical Director, AM Health Care · Updated June 23, 2026 Recovery from addiction looks different for everyone. For some, the hardest part isn’t the decision to get better — it’s not knowing what to […]
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Person meeting with a counselor during an outpatient treatment session in a bright Los Angeles clinic
Date: Jun 16, 2026
Author: Stacey Pino

Outpatient Addiction Treatment in Los Angeles: A Complete Guide

Outpatient Addiction Treatment in Los Angeles: A Complete Guide By Stacey Pino | Reviewed by Dr. Siri Sat Khalsa, MD, Medical Director, AM Health Care · Updated June 16, 2026 Outpatient addiction treatment is professional, evidence-based care for substance use disorders that lets you live at home while attending scheduled therapy and clinical sessions. It […]
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Therapist providing PTSD treatment in Los Angeles to a client during a trauma counseling session
Date: Jun 16, 2026
Author: Stacey Pino

PTSD and Addiction: Why Trauma Treatment Is Essential for Recovery

PTSD and Addiction: Why Trauma Treatment Is Essential for Recovery By Stacey Pino | Reviewed by Dr. Siri Sat Khalsa, MD, Medical Director, AM Health Care · Updated June 16, 2026 If you’ve found yourself reaching for a drink or something stronger just to get through the night, without flashbacks or a constant sense of […]
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Patient beginning medically supervised detox in Los Angeles under 24-hour clinical care
Date: Jun 09, 2026
Author: Stacey Pino

Medical Detox in Los Angeles: What to Expect and How to Know If You Need It

Medical Detox in Los Angeles: What to Expect and How to Know If You Need It By Stacey Pino | Reviewed by Dr. Siri Sat Khalsa, MD, Medical Director, AM Health Care · Updated June 9, 2026 Medical detox is a supervised process of safely clearing substances from the body while medical professionals manage withdrawal […]
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