San Francisco has long been a city of contrasts—tech innovation alongside counterculture movements, fast-paced nightlife alongside serene wellness retreats. It’s no surprise that in this dynamic environment, attitudes toward substance use, sobriety, and recovery are equally diverse. For many, San Francisco offers opportunities for self-exploration and healing. For others, the same scene can contribute to patterns of overuse or dependency....[ read more ]
When most people hear the word addiction, they think of substance use—alcohol, drugs, nicotine, or even prescription medications. But addiction doesn’t always involve chemicals. Some behaviors, such as gambling, gaming, social media use, shopping, and even sex, can create compulsive patterns that feel just as powerful and difficult to break. Behavioral addictions, also known as process addictions, occur when a...[ read more ]
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