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Can HIV Cause Depression? My Story and How I Found Help Risky sex felt like an escape. No condoms, no deep thinking-just the rush. But one decision can change everything. One test result can take your breath away and shake your entire world. That’s what happened to me. I found out I was HIV-positive; everything…

California Alcohol Rehabilitation California offers a safe space for individuals seeking alcohol rehabilitation. With its scenic landscape, warm climate, along with our caring and expert staff, our California alcohol rehabilitation center is here to support you in your journey to long-term recovery. Pride Detox believes that those in the LGBTQ+ community deserve compassionate, affirming care.…

Inpatient Alcohol Detox Near Me If you are searching for an inpatient alcohol detox near your area, you are already taking an important leap toward a healthier and happier life. Alcohol addiction can be hard to face, but the good news is you do not have to do it alone. At Pride Detox, we are…

The Sober Curious Movement: A Safe Step Toward Recovery The ‘sober curious’ movement is reshaping people’s relationship with alcohol. Many people are now choosing mindful alcohol consumption instead of complete abstinence, which many find daunting. While not a new concept, with initiatives like Sober October and Dry January already prompting self-reflection, sober curiosity challenges the…

Transgender Treatment Center Access to addiction treatment is difficult for most people, but for transgender folks, the barriers are even higher. Transgender treatment centers increase accessibility to the help necessary for overcoming addiction. They deliver care that is inclusive and provide spaces and communities where trans people can exist authentically and have much-needed support. At…

How to Check Into Detox Checking into detox usually starts with reaching out to a facility where you can get professional care. Once you make contact, you can discuss what you have been going through with a member of the admissions team. They will likely ask about your substance use history and overall health. From…

⁠How to Heal Addiction? Addiction doesn’t just hurt the person addicted; it tears families, friendships, and partnerships apart. It can turn you or someone you care for into a version that feels unrecognizable. But no matter how far things have gone, you can heal from addiction. With a combination of honesty, professional support, and structure,…

⁠Inpatient vs Outpatient Drug Rehab When you’re ready to start recovering from substance use, one of the most important choices you’ll make is deciding on the type of treatment that’s right for you. The two most common options are inpatient rehab and outpatient treatment. Inpatient programs involve living in a treatment center, while outpatient programs…

What is Speedballing? Speedballing is when someone mixes a stimulant like cocaine with a depressant like heroin. While it might sound like this combination creates a balance, it actually makes the risk of overdose much higher. This combination can cause increased heart rate, heart attack, and dangerously slowed breathing.  If you or someone you care…

What is Ecstasy? The synthetic drug MDMA, commonly referred to as Ecstasy, functions as a mood-altering substance that modifies perception. People use this substance mainly at parties, raves, and concerts to experience its well-known euphoric effects. The substance causes users to feel emotionally warm while their senses become more acute.  But despite its merits as…