Injecting Drugs Can Ruin a Heart

The incidence and mortality of endocarditis per year keep increasing throughout the country. Specialist doctors now have to treat almost double the number of patients they’ve had to treat because more patients are injecting drugs into themselves. Infective Endocarditis is a heart disease that is … Read more

Risks of Alcohol Abuse

Having a few units of alcohol once in a while doesn’t leave anyone at a grave level of risk. However, having a little too much alcohol and turning it into a heavy drinking habit will have some lasting effects on your overall health. Alcohol is … Read more

Signs of Teen Drug Abuse

Drug abuse amongst teenagers has reached its peak in recent years. Here in San Diego, drug use among teens booked into San Diego Juvenile Hall reached its highest rate since 2000, with 62% of those interviewed testing positive for an illicit substance last year. This … Read more

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