The Dangers of Sleeping Pill Misuse

Christina C. Chituc, LMFT
CLINICAL MANAGER

Christina C. Chituc, LMFT, is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in Orange county, California, with a deep passion for helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life’s challenges. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Psychology from California State University, Fullerton, and a Master’s in Clinical Psychology with a specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy from The Chicago School.

Christina began her career in mental health in 2015, beginning during her internship with California Gang Reduction Intervention and Prevention program through the city of Fullerton working with children and their families, and as a Behavior Technician at Children’s Learning Connection, later providing behavioral therapy at Footprints Behavior Interventions. She completed her pre-graduate clinical training at Turning Point Center for Families in Costa Mesa, working with individual adults, children, and families, and has since held roles as a mental health specialist, lead clinician, and clinical supervisor.

Practicing psychotherapy since 2019 as an associate and since 2023, a licensed therapist, Christina most recently served as the Clinical Manager at Coastal Star Crisis Residential Treatment Center before joining Miramar Health in April 2024 in the same role. Known for her trauma-informed, compassionate approach, she brings warmth, insight, and a collaborative spirit to every client interaction, always striving to create a safe, supportive space for healing and growth.


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While we typically associate substance abuse with alcohol or hard drugs such as cocaine or heroin, many in San Diego and elsewhere suffer from substance use disorders because of perfectly legal drugs. Ambien and other sleeping aids in particular are frequently misused, leading to the need for treatment in drug rehab centers. In some cases when treatment is not sought out, there can be serious negative side effects that result from the abuse of these drugs. The following infographic takes a look at just a few of the dangers that come from the abuse of Ambien and other sleeping drugs.

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