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The end of the emergency phase of the pandemic is in sight in the United States, at least for now. But as the weight of the crisis is lifted, experts are also anticipating a long-term impact on people’s mental health.

On Saturday June 5th -- Join The Gooden Center as we help celebrate the life of an amazing man. The Tony Fernandez Memorial Record Release Party & Art Auction to Benefit The Gooden Center. Ah. Think of how much Tony would have LOVED that title.... All attendees get a limited edition vinyl copy of SHINE YOUR LIGHT ON ME, the collection of music from husband, father, friend, alcoholic in recovery and Gooden Center Alumni: Tony Fernandez. For more information click on the link below or follow the Event's Instagram page @tonyfernandezmemorialfund

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The Biden administration is easing decades-old requirements that made it difficult for doctors to treat opioid addiction using medication. New guidelines announced Tuesday mean doctors and other health workers will no longer need extra hours of training to prescribe buprenorphine, a gold standard medicine that helps with cravings.

The Saint Francis Assisi prayer is a short prayer about finding forgiveness, uplifting others, and finding hope in light of problems. Anyone moving through recovery will eventually encounter the prayer and will get to work through its significance and impact on their spirituality, life, and outlook.

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As the COVID-19 pandemic killed more than a half-million Americans, it also quietly inflamed what was before it one of the country’s greatest public health crises: addiction. The pandemic drove those already in the shadows further into isolation, economic fragility and fear while at the same time upending the treatment and support systems that might save them.

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A year after first trying cannabis, almost 10.7 per cent of adolescents age 12 to 17 met the criteria of addiction. The findings contradict widely-held perceptions that cannabis isn’t particularly addictive and may attract attention amid a broad U.S. push to liberalize its use.

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As the COVID-19 positivity rates are again surging, so too are the under-acknowledged rates of mental illness, thoughts of suicide, and drug and alcohol misuse across the United States.

While the holiday blues can be temporary and easy to shake off, for some they might not be. Millions of us struggle with anxiety, depression, and other mental health disorders. And millions more struggle with substance use disorder and addiction. The following tips will help you maintain your mental health over the holidays.

Millions of us struggle with mental health problems, yet getting treatment means acknowledging those problems. That can be difficult in a society that demands people to be strong, productive, and capable.

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National Institutes of Health and other federal leaders outlined their vision for a groundbreaking study that will aim to address gaps in reaching communities most heavily affected by the opioid epidemic with proven interventions for opioid use disorder. ------> https://bit.ly/31YzOMZ

PEOPLE IN THE U.S. HAVE been experiencing a higher rate of overdose-related cardiac arrests this year, a new analysis shows, highlighting how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted substance use nationally.

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The mental health system is already struggling to keep up. In June, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that 40 percent of American adults reported at least one adverse mental or behavioral health condition, including experiencing symptoms of mental illness or substance abuse related to the pandemic.

In most cases, anxiety is judged by its ability to affect your life. If you can’t reason away or rationalize anxiety, you might want to talk to a professional. If anxiety prevents or often stops you from doing things, you want to talk to a professional. And, if anxiety affects your life in a noticeable way, getting a diagnosis might help you to both treat the problem and prevent it from getting worse.

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These 10 ways to track your mental health include information and tips on staying healthy and staying aware of how you’re doing. It’s important to be aware of how you’re feeling, so that when something does consistently go wrong, you can seek out treatment and help.

The next National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is being held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sat., Oct. 24 for people to anonymously dispose of unwanted medications. To allow for the social distancing needed because of the COVID-19 pandemic, all locations will use drive-through or drop-off options. Why is it important to turn in unwanted and expired prescription medications? They could be stolen or abused by another member of the family or visitors. And if thrown away or flushed down a toilet, it pollutes water and the environment.

If you or a loved one is using cannabis or marijuana in any form, it’s important to understand there could be a risk to mental health. This article covers the studies and known links between marijuana and schizophrenia to help you decide about the safety of using cannabis.

Restaurant Night at The Gooden Center - https://mailchi.mp/a4/restaurant-night-at-the-gooden-center

Following detox, we work to provide a holistic path to recovery, tacking the mental, physical, and spiritual roadblocks on that path. Our program includes science-based therapy, group therapy, and numerous complementary therapies intended to help you build the skills and habits that will help you live a happy and healthy life.

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I could stay here all day said Chris Hazel, Admissions Coordinator at The Gooden Center, while running his 5K for The Gooden Center Run for Recovery It may be a joke, but that is the type of attitude that permeates the offices of The Gooden Center. Phil Wilkens, our CIO, and Todd Johnson, Accounts Manager and Greg Brown, one of our amazing counselors are doing their part to help those with mental health and substance abuse issues.... Above and beyond is the name of their game. Join us. #recovery #mentalhealth #rehabilitation #wedorecover

The Gooden Center Run for Recovery needs your help! We are fast approaching the deadline for donations to this year's run. If you can give, please do so at the link below or by contacting George at [email protected]

While the Run for Recovery will not be in Lacy Park this year, we will still be there in spirit. We look forward to returning to Lacy Park in the beautiful City of San Marino. Join us for a VIRTUAL 5K and a celebration on ZOOM on October 24th. Head over to https://goodencenterrun.com to register.... City of San Marino, California The Gooden Center Run for Recovery

While the world struggles to manage the initial waves of death and disruption caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, there is mounting evidence accumulating that "a second wave" linked to rising rates of mental health and substance use disorders could be building, according to an article published Monday in the medical journal JAMA. "A second wave of devastation is imminent, attributable to mental health consequences of Covid-19," wrote the authors.