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Date: Jul 16, 2026
Author: Markie Bryant

Los Angeles Fentanyl Overdoses: What the Latest County Data Shows

For years, the story of fentanyl in Los Angeles was a story about a line going up. Between 2016 and 2023, fentanyl-related deaths in LA County rose roughly 1,700% — from 109 deaths to more than 2,000 a year — and at the height of the crisis, fentanyl was involved in nearly two of every […]
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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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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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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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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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Person living with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders in Los Angeles
Date: Jun 09, 2026
Author: Stacey Pino

What Is Dual Diagnosis? Understanding Co-Occurring Mental Health and Addiction

What Is Dual Diagnosis? Understanding Co-Occurring Mental Health and Addiction By Stacey Pino | Reviewed by Dr. Siri Sat Khalsa, MD, Medical Director, AM Health Care · Updated June 9, 2026 Dual diagnosis means having both a mental health condition and a substance use disorder at the same time. If you’ve spent years in treatment […]
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Person learning how cocaine addiction and mental health connect in dual diagnosis treatment in Los Angeles
Date: Jun 02, 2026
Author: Stacey Pino

Cocaine Addiction and Mental Health: Understanding the Dual Diagnosis Connection

Cocaine Addiction and Mental Health: Understanding the Dual Diagnosis Connection By Stacey Pino | Reviewed by Dr. Siri Sat Khalsa, MD, Medical Director, AM Health Care · Updated June 2, 2026 Call 866-806-8142 In this article: How Cocaine Affects the Brain and Mood Cocaine and Mental Health: The Co-Occurring Disorders Most Commonly Seen Possible Signs […]
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Family seeking fentanyl addiction treatment in Los Angeles for a loved one
Date: Jun 02, 2026
Author: Stacey Pino

Fentanyl Addiction in Los Angeles: A Family Guide to Getting Help

Fentanyl Addiction in Los Angeles: A Family Guide to Getting Help By Stacey Pino | Reviewed by Dr. Siri Sat Khalsa, MD, Medical Director, AM Health Care · Updated June 2, 2026 Call 866-806-8142 In this article: What Is Fentanyl and Why Is It So Dangerous? How Fentanyl Use Disorder Develops Possible Signs of Fentanyl […]
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