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Recognizing the Signs of Inhalant Addiction and Finding Help in California

Inhalant addiction, often starting as early as age 14, is a dangerous but overlooked substance use disorder. “Huffing” household products can cause severe health risks, including sudden sniffing death. Recognizing the signs early and seeking inhalant addiction treatment in California is key to recovery and lasting sobriety.

September 26, 2025

Drugs · Treatment

Sedative and Benzodiazepine Addiction: Symptoms, Risks, and Treatment

Benzodiazepines and sedatives are widely prescribed for anxiety, insomnia, and seizures, but their calming effects can quickly become addictive. What begins as medical use may turn into dependency, affecting daily life and relationships. This article explores the signs of benzo addiction and the most effective treatment options for lasting recovery.

September 18, 2025

Detox · Drugs · Mental Health · Treatment

Drug Craving Coping Strategies: 10 Strategies for When a Craving Strikes

One of the challenges that comes with recovery from substance use disorders is cravings. A person may want to stop engaging with substances, but that doesn’t mean the cravings leave them. Fortunately, coping strategies do exist, such as urge surfing techniques, the HALT recovery method, distraction coping strategies, and cognitive behavioral therapy for cravings. Mindfulness also helps with addiction recovery. Whatever a person’s favored method of craving triggers management, they will always have options.

August 28, 2025

Drugs · Treatment

Inhalant Addiction Treatment: Pathways to Recovery in California

At SoberMind recovery in California, substance abuse recovery is only a phone call away. Read on to learn more about inhalants, overcoming inhalant dependency, and if a California rehab is right for you or a loved one.

May 14, 2025

Alcohol · Detox · Drugs · Life After Rehab · Sobriety · Treatment

Alcohol Withdrawal Timeline: What to Expect

Depending on the severity of a person’s alcohol use disorder and heaviness of their drinking, they may deal with serious symptoms. Managing alcohol withdrawal helps people move forward and take control of their lives. Read on to understand alcohol withdrawal treatment and the alcohol withdrawal stages.

April 25, 2025

Drugs · Mental Health

The Connection Between Inhalant Abuse and Mental Health Challenges

If you or your child is suffering from an addiction to inhalants, understanding the connection between these substances and mental health challenges is vital.

February 18, 2025

Drugs · Mental Health

How to Identify Inhalant Addiction and Seek Help

“Chroming,” or huffing chemicals like metallic paint and posting the results online, is a now-banned tag used on TikTok.

February 10, 2025

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Drugs · Mental Health

Are Inhalants Addictive? Understanding the Risks and Long-Term Effects

Inhalants are easier for young people to access than other types of illicit drugs, which can make them both dangerous and tempting to various demographics of adolescents.

February 3, 2025

Alcohol · Drugs

How Alcohol and Drug Abuse Affect Family Relationships

Family and friends are crucial to virtually every step of a successful recovery plan and come together to create the backbone and core support system that is needed to achieve long lasting sobriety.

December 23, 2024