Holiday stress can trigger trouble for the addicted
Emotional losses may cause drug cravings
      “Those addicted to drugs and/ or alcohol suffer more emotional and material losses which leads to escalated drug use resulting in more overdoses, suicide attempts, physical injuries and deaths during the holiday season than any other time of the year,” said Gary W.
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Simi Y will host a Healthy Family Day
      Dole Food Co. donated $22,000 to the Southeast Ventura County YMCA to help sponsor Healthy Families Day events at the three East Ventura County YMCAs: Conejo Valley, Triunfo and Simi Valley Family.   Healthy Families Day is free to the community.
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Blood drive coming up
      United Blood Services— Central Coast will host a blood drive from 2 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 27 at the Simi Valley Community Center. Another 2,538 units of blood are needed before the end of the month to maintain a healthy supply. For information or to schedule an appointment to donate,...
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Gym offering Boot Camps for the holidays
      Extreme Boot Camp Simi Valley will offer a Holiday Mini Boot Camp at the Simi Valley Public Library on Thursday through Saturday, Dec. 28 to 30 and Wednesday through Friday, Jan. 3 to 5. Two sessions will be available from 5:30 to 6:30 a.m. and 6:30 to 7:30 a.m.
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