Cayla earned a BA in playwriting from UCLA in 2012, and has been writing recovery-related content ever since. She resides in Asheville, NC with her cat (Snail) and fish (Lionel). Cayla is thrilled to be a part of the Guardian Recovery Network team, and looks forward to helping others find their way towards addiction recovery.
- Cayla earned a BA in playwriting from UCLA in 2012
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Don’t Fall for the Cute Names, Substance Cocktails are Lethal
Don’t Fall for the Cute Names, Substance Cocktails are Lethal Powerballing, chasing the dragon, cocoa puffs; sounds like fun, doesn’t it? The names given to many mixed substance cocktails can often sound like ...
How to Manage Chronic Pain After Opiate Detox
How to Manage Chronic Pain After Opiate Detox Chronic pain is debilitating, making it difficult to think about anything else. Opioids are usually the go-to for treating chronic pain, but for someone who’s ...
Signs of Cocaine Use and Cocaine Abuse Symptoms
Signs of Cocaine Use and Cocaine Abuse Symptoms 14% of Americans, age 12 and older, have used cocaine at least once in their lifetime, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). ...
Is It Safe to Quit Drugs or Alcohol Cold Turkey?
Is It Safe to Quit Drugs or Alcohol Cold Turkey? For many people who struggle with substance use disorder, quitting abruptly, or “cold turkey,” is appealing because it offers a fresh start that ...
Morphine Abuse: What Happens in the Long Term?
Morphine Abuse: What Happens in the Long Term? Morphine is a powerful opiate derived from a poppy plant. It is prescribed to treat intense pain – usually in a hospital setting after a ...
The Digital Detox: It’s Not Just for Tech Addicts
The Digital Detox: It’s Not Just for Tech Addicts Virtually anyone living in our plugged-in society can benefit from an occasional digital detox. What is a digital detox? It’s making a conscious decision to break ...