Dr. Jeremy Martinez has been employed with the Pasadena Recovery Center since early 2011. He is a Harvard University graduate who earned his medical degree at the University of California, San Diego and completed his residency at UCLA. Board-certified in Psychiatry, Dr. Martinez specializes in the treatment of chemical and behavioral addictions and regularly speaks as an expert on Marijuana and Mental Health issues at national and international conferences.
His approach to therapy involves non-judgmental listening, with elements of cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and psychodynamic therapy.
Dr. Martinez believes the Pasadena Recovery Center’s approach to treating dual diagnosis clients differentiates it from other rehab facilities. He also prides himself in his ability to listen to and understand people in the broader social context of community, job, and relationships. He is sought out because of his caring, non-judgmental, bedside manner. His clients concur:
“Not only is he a reliable and compassionate doctor but he is kind and I truly believe he cares about the well-being of each of his patients” - Danielle S.
“Caring and professional. Dr. Martinez has helped me address several problem areas in my life in the area of addiction and depression. Highly recommended!” - Vitals.com review
Dr. Martinez also speaks Spanish and Mandarin Chinese.
Quote to live by: “Life can only be understood backwards, but it must be lived forwards.” - Soren Kierkegaard
State and federal statistics show the number of people in their 50s and early 60s reporting illicit drug use and seeking help with addictions skyrocketed in the past decade.
National Institutes of Health surveys show that in 2010, the most current year available, 2.4 million people ages 50-59 said they had abused prescription or illegal drugs within the past month – almost three times as many people as reported that behavior in 2002.
The Huffington Post lists the 5 most commonly abused drugs by people older than 50:
#5 Stimulants: While stimulants such as Ritalin and Adderall are highly addictive, abuse among older people is not not as widespread as it is with young adults. However, illicit stimulants like cocaine are more common.
#4 Antidepressants: According to a 2010 report from The Drug Abuse Warning Network, antidepressants contributed to 8.6 percent of emergency room visits by adults 50 and older.
#3 Sedatives: Most often used to treat anxiety and insomnia, sedatives like Valium and Xanax may become addictive if take incorrectly, or used too often.
#2 Pain Relievers: Painkillers like Oxycodone, Vicodin and Morphine have a a high potential for abuse.
#1 Medical Marijuana: While many people have medical prescriptions for marijuana use, 3 million adults aged 50 and older have illegally used the drug within the past year, according to a 2011 report from The National Survey on Drug Use and Health.
See the Huffington Post article for more information and statistics regarding drug abuse among baby boomers and the elderly. And if you or someone you know needs help with addiction please call the Pasadena Recovery Center at (866) 663-3030.
Kerlikowske – traveled from Washington, D.C. to California, at the invitation of the Pasadena Recovery Center, to speak about the marijuana legalization measure (Prop. 19) on the state ballot. While conceding that the war on drugs had failed, the nation’s top drug official stated that legalizing marijuana was not the answer.
“Kerlikowske also released an analysis showing that 47% of Californians receiving treatment for marijuana abuse are younger than 18, compared with 28% in the rest of the nation, and that 65% began using marijuana at 14 or younger, compared with 55% for the rest of the nation. It’s the second time in a week that his office has highlighted data from previously released reports about drug use among young people, a critical issue for mothers, who are thought to be the swing vote.”
Find out more about marijuana addiction and recovery programs at the Pasadena Recovery Center.
Dr. Jeremy Martinez has been employed with the Pasadena Recovery Center since early 2011. He is a Harvard University graduate who earned his medical degree at the University of California, San Diego and completed his residency at UCLA. Board-certified in Psychiatry, Dr. Martinez specializes in the treatment of chemical and behavioral addictions and regularly speaks as an expert on Marijuana and Mental Health issues at national and international conferences.
