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Therapy isn’t the only help. Peers offer a different kind of support.
Californians seem to be talking about mental health more openly than ever before. But as the conversation grows,…
Read Article →Kratom-related calls to U.S. poison centers rise 1,200% in a decade
Over the last decade, poison control centers around the country have received tens of thousands of calls from…
Read Article →There were 13 full-service public health clinics in L.A. County. Now there are 6
Due to $50 million in funding cuts, the L.A. County health department has eliminated clinical care at seven…
Read Article →New California bill would add‘no alcohol sale’ to IDs of repeat DUI offenders
California lawmakers announced a slate of bills Thursday that advocates say is the largest push to strengthen drunk…
Read Article →Should you hire a personal trainer? In L.A.,there’s one for every body, goal and vibe
Personal trainers help exercisers avoid injuries, maximize workouts and stay accountable. Most trainers today focus on strength and…
Read Article →Prevent Holiday Relapse With a Sober Companion in Los Angeles
At Sober Companion Los Angeles, we understand that the holiday season can be one of the most vulnerable…
Read Article →Already stressed about the holiday season? Slow down, take a breath and read this
A Connecticut psychotherapist offers practical antidotes to holiday overwhelm in her new book “All is Calmish,” urging people…
Read Article →L.A. County gets a new tool to find and save vulnerable people with cognitive disabilities
The county program L.A. Found offers free tracking devices to residents with cognitive disabilities who are at risk…
Read Article →Fighting a health insurance denial? Here are 7 tips to help
When Sally Nix found out that her health insurance company wouldn’t pay for an expensive, doctor-recommended treatment to…
Read Article →Have anxiety? So do these comedians. Here are the strategies that help them cope
“If you don’t have anxiety,” stand-up comedian Aparna Nancherla riffs onstage, “the way I would describe it is…
Read Article →July is the worst month for drug overdose deaths. Is heat to blame?
Despite the dramatic reduction in L.A. drug overdose deaths in the last few years, there’s a fly in…
Read Article →Going off antidepressants causes fewer symptoms than previously thought, according to a new study
Stopping antidepressants doesn’t lead to as many withdrawal symptoms as previously thought, according to a new study. In…
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