The counselors and staff at the Action Family Counseling center for drug and alcohol treatment in Santa Clarita are redoubling their efforts in April, “Alcoholism Awareness Month,” to educate residents about alcohol abuse, and to provide help for Santa Clarita residents who are developing, or are at risk of developing, alcohol addiction. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita ...

Action Family Counseling led a symposium called “The Truth About Drugs” at College of the Canyons Wednesday night, where attendees could explore the hazards of drug use and what the dangerous substances can do to relationships with friends and family. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita News Alerts delivered right to your inbox. When Action president and founder Cary ...

With 11 suspected heroin overdoses in the Santa Clarita Valley in 2015, and already three more in 2016, many are discussing the possible necessity of having a newly legalized drug in California that could save the life of an addict. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking Santa Clarita news alerts delivered right to your inbox. “(In Santa Clarita), 2015 started out real hard ...

Marijuana edibles are finding their way into the hands of young adults in Santa Clarita, causing local law enforcement to take notice, and addiction experts like Cary Quashen of Action Family Counseling to discuss their potential to lead to other drugs. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking Santa Clarita news alerts delivered right to your inbox. The most common type of edible marijuana ...

Action Family Counseling Founder and CEO Cary Quashen is set to appear in a special NBC News segment on the heroin and opiate epidemic scheduled to air Wednesday, Feb. 10 at 11 p.m. on Channel 4. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking Santa Clarita news alerts delivered right to your inbox. The segment, partially filmed at KHTS AM-1220, is an effort by NBC to ...

Ed. Note: The following is a KHTS Feature story based on a recent interview with Action Family Counseling. ACTION Academy is an innovative educational program that offers a safe and sober school environment for Santa Clarita Valley students with substance use issues who are committed to living a clean and sober lifestyle. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking Santa Clarita news ...

Statistics Courtesy of CNN The number of deaths caused by accidental drug overdoses in the U.S. hit an all-time high in 2014, according to recent data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking Santa Clarita news alerts delivered right to your inbox. Last year alone, a total of 47,055 people died from drug overdoses– ...

Methamphetamine continues to be one of the top three most frequently reported drugs in Los Angeles County, according to recent statistics. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking Santa Clarita news alerts delivered right to your inbox. Due in large part to its declining wholesale price and high availability, officials are reporting an increase in all five studied methamphetamine drug trends throughout the ...

Ed. Note: The following is a KHTS Feature story based on a recent interview with Action Family Counseling Coping with an addict in the family can be extremely difficult any time of year, but during the holiday season it can seem even harder. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking Santa Clarita news alerts delivered right to your inbox. Trying to understand what ...

Ed. Note: The following is a KHTS Feature story based on an interview with Cary Quashen of Action Family Counseling. On the heels of the CBS special “60 Minutes: Heroin in the Heartland,” many SCV parents may be wondering how the tragic stories of teen heroin addiction and overdose in suburban Columbus, Ohio could relate to Santa Clarita. Don’t miss ...