Reading Time: 3 Minutes Akua Mind Body Celebrated as a Great Place to Work for the Third Consecutive Year [Newport Beach, California] — Akua Mind Body is proud to announce we have been recognized as a Great Place to Work for the SIXTH consecutive year in 2024. This esteemed certification is awarded based on direct feedback from employees, […]
Reading Time: 4 MinutesWhen clicking through mental health and addiction websites, it is nearly impossible to escape the pop-up AI chatbots asking, “How can I help you?” The intersection of technology and mental health has opened up new possibilities, challenging the traditional notions of therapeutic interventions. Could artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots step in to bridge the gaps in […]
Reading Time: 6 MinutesA 5150 hold is a California emergency psychiatric hold that can last up to 72 hours. It may be used when an authorized professional has probable cause to believe a person, because of a mental health disorder, is a danger to themselves, a danger to others, or gravely disabled. During that time, the person is […]
Reading Time: 6 MinutesIf you have been arrested for driving under the influence (DUI), you’re not alone. There were an astonishing 10,000 drunk driving accidents reported in 2023, and even more arrests were made, as DUIs make up about one in 10 arrests in the United States. In 2022, approximately 20% of drivers reported driving drunk at least […]
Reading Time: 4 MinutesWhen you walk into a gas station or convenience store, you don’t expect to find an addictive and dangerous drug on the shelf. But in most states, you might. And you wouldn’t even know the dangers just from looking at the package. This drug claims it can bring “happiness in a bottle,” and many people […]
Reading Time: 4 MinutesWhy Can’t I Go Cold Turkey At Home?: The Dangers of Unsupervised Withdrawal Quitting “cold turkey” is a quick-fix method to stop engaging in drug and alcohol use by stopping immediately rather than gradually tapering off. It is defined in the medical community as the “abrupt complete cessation of the use of an addictive drug.” […]
Reading Time: 6 MinutesWhen people identify as sober, they usually do so in the context of overcoming addiction to alcohol or other substances. Sobriety in the addiction world means that people refrain from all alcohol and drugs. The very loose definition of “California sober” describes people who abstain from all substances except for marijuana. The term “California sober” […]
Reading Time: 4 MinutesIn the News: Hunter Biden’s Trial, His Struggle with Addiction and Its Rippling Effects on the Addiction Community Earlier this summer, Hunter Biden, son of U.S. President Joe Biden, was convicted of 3 felony charges related to illegal gun possession that went hand in hand with addiction. Hunter Biden’s journey with addiction, rehab, and underlying […]
Reading Time: 4 MinutesSummer is a great time to commit to your recovery because the longer and brighter days allow you more time to be outside. As a society, we often associate holidays and New Year’s Resolutions with trying to cut back on alcohol or finally commit to recovery. Still, there are many benefits to seeking help for […]
Reading Time: 4 MinutesThe building blocks of addiction: Why addiction is a disease and not a personal choice? The term “addiction” has unfortunately become a very stigmatized word used among society and medical science. Unfortunately, society often views addiction as a lack of judgment or the inability to break out of bad habits because people lack self-control. However, […]
