Holiday Spirits: Recognizing the Warning Signs of Alcohol Abuse During Thanksgiving and Beyond
The holiday season brings joy, family gatherings, and celebration—but it can also bring hidden struggles. For many Americans, Thanksgiving marks the start of a period where alcohol use increases dramatically....
Polysubstance Use Trends in California (Fentanyl + Stimulants)
Polysubstance use—using more than one drug concurrently—is increasingly becoming the norm rather than the exception in the current overdose crisis. In particular, the combination of fentanyl and stimulants (methamphetamine, cocaine,...
Gas Station Heroin in California: The Dangerous Rise of Tianeptine and 7-OH
Updated October 11, 2025 • Written by the team at Design for Change Recovery in Lancaster, California. A new and alarming drug trend is spreading across parts of California: products...
