A Palm Desert woman says she is not guilty of the murder charge against her. At an arraignment Tuesday morning in an Indio courtroom in the Larson Justice Center, Tiffany Wright, 39, answered for the first time to accusations that she is responsible for the death of Cameron Bridges, 32. Tiffany Ellen Wright Bridges was
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The tragedy of fentanyl-related overdoses has hit close to home for many Riverside County families, as well as nationwide. In Riverside County, 43 people have overdosed from fentanyl since the start of this year. Since 2016, the county has seen an 800% increase in fentanyl-related drugs. Karen Spiegel, Riverside County Supervisor said something needs to
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The Betty Ford Center in Rancho Mirage is getting ready for its largest expansion since opening in 1982. Board members grabbed shovels Tuesday morning as they broke ground on their new vision for the center. This renovation will pave the way for those seeking recovery. “Develop this land with a new entrance that leads right
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Hospitals across the U.S. are seeing a spike in patients with depression and substance abuse amid the pandemic. “It’s unfortunate that last year was our busiest year in the five years that we’ve been open,” said Ken Seeley, founder of the Ken Seeley Rehab Center in Palm Springs. Seeley says that since the pandemic started,
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The World Health Organization (WHO), reports that more than 3 out of 4 people (three-quarters) around the world who suffer from substance use disorders (SUD) and mental illness receive little to no treatment.
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Life during the coronavirus pandemic has impacted the mental health of many, but on Tuesday, the Ken Seeley Group celebrated the grand opening of a new facility designed to help. The Mental Wellness Palm Springs Residential Treatment Center is the first residential facility in Palm Springs with a primary focus on mental health. The virtual
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Famed interventionist Ken Seeley discusses the increased issues of addiction and the need for help due to Covid-19 and the resulting isolation and anxiety many are feeling. He spoke with KESQ’s Patrick Evans about finding innovative ways to help during the pandemic. Seeley has local clinics and more information is available at www.kenseeley.com.
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Help for addiction and mental health issues is available with modifications during the coronavirus pandemic.
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You want to help a loved one but you just don’t know where to even begin. You may not even be 100% certain that someone is suffering; nevertheless, you can’t help but wonder and fear the worst.
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Many of us have been practicing social distancing by staying at home, but for those in recovery, self-isolation can be dangerous. “80 percent of my recovery is meetings,” said Michael Goldman. Michael Goldman said he’s been in and out of recovery over the past eight years and relies heavily on group sessions. “What leads me
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Did you know that excessive worry about catching COVID-19 can actually increase the risk of catching COVID-19?
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Ken Seeley stops by the studio to talk about overcoming addiction.
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A mental health disorder can negatively impact all areas of life, including home life, our jobs, our health, and our relationships.
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Drug addiction can often be spotted just by the appearance of the individual’s eyes.
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When taking the first important step toward recovery, there are some things to consider before deciding on the type of rehab that is best suited for your unique situation.
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A celebration for Ken Seeley Rehab Center as they open their doors to a new location on Tahquitz Canyon Way in Palm Springs. Councilmember, Dennis Woods paying tribute for the resources the center offers. “Well part of any community is having a healthy community and having the tools that are necessary to keep our community
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The first trailers owned by the Federal Emergency Management Agency have already been delivered to the cities of Los Angeles and San Francisco. Now, some of the units are on the way to Riverside County. “Every homeless Californian living on a boulevard of broken dreams is a casualty of institutional failures — a person who
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It’s widely known that opioids such as fentanyl are driving our nation’s drug overdose deaths. But more people are abusing the powerful stimulant methamphetamine around the desert, according to the Drug Enforcement Agency. Other law enforcement agencies will tell you it’s a drug problem that’s never really gone away. The Coachella Valley is in the
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