Addiction & Mental Health Blog

Evidence-based articles on addiction recovery, mental health treatment, dual diagnosis, detox, and behavioral health — written and reviewed by AM Health Care's clinical team in Los Angeles.
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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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Person seeking depression treatment in Los Angeles for a co-occurring dual diagnosis
Date: May 27, 2026
Author: Stacey Pino

When Depression Won’t Lift: Understanding Depression and Addiction as a Dual Diagnosis

When Depression Won’t Lift: Understanding Depression and Addiction as a Dual Diagnosis By Stacey Pino | Reviewed by Dr. Siri Sat Khalsa, MD, Medical Director, AM Health Care · Updated June 1, 2026 Call 866-806-8142 In this article: What Is a Dual Diagnosis for Depression? Signs That Depression and Addiction Are Co-Occurring What Comes First—The […]
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Therapist comparing PHP and IOP levels of care with a client in Los Angeles
Date: May 27, 2026
Author: Stacey Pino

PHP vs. IOP: Which Level of Care Is Right for You?

PHP vs. IOP: Which Level of Care Is Right for You? By Stacey Pino, LCSW | Reviewed by Dr. Siri Sat Khalsa, MD, Medical Director, AM Health Care · Updated June 1, 2026 Call 866-806-8142 A partial hospitalization program (PHP) and an intensive outpatient program (IOP) are both structured forms of outpatient care for addiction […]
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Woman reflecting on depression and drinking, considering dual diagnosis treatment
Date: May 21, 2026
Author: Stacey Pino

Depression and Drinking: 9 Signs Your Alcohol Use Has Become a Dual Diagnosis Problem

Drinking and depression are clinically linked in a cycle that's more common than most people realize. Learn the 9 signs your alcohol use has become a dual diagnosis problem — and what integrated treatment can do about it.
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"how to rewire your brain from addiction through neuroplasticity and brain healing"
Date: Dec 15, 2025
Author: Markie Bryant

How to Rewire Your Brain From Addiction | A Neuroscience-Based Recovery Guide

Wondering how to rewire your brain from addiction? This in-depth guide explains how neuroplasticity, therapy, and healthy habits restore cognitive function, balance dopamine, and rebuild your brain’s reward system.
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