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We love to hear about the recovery message making its way onto new formats. And up in Seattle Washington, stories of hope and survival have become popular on drivetime radio. Local station KEXP recently launched a new auditory series called "Music Heals," which brings on famous musicians...
There is no denying that college is an atmosphere where lots of addictive habits can form. Gaining newfound independence, turning 21 years old, getting invited to all night frat parties...
Local addiction stories often pique our interest because they bring this issue home and show people just how close problems like the opioid crisis truly are. Case in point: the abrupt resignation of West Covina Mayor Mike Spence, who saw a promising political career ruined by...
At their core, prescription medications are meant to help and heal. But, as we've seen with the recent opioid crisis, there are often times when they can be abused and lead to full blown addictions. For children and teens, this can be a harsh reality...
Going on social media can be a very polarizing experience. On the one hand, you may find new contacts who can encourage you and offer support (such as the case on Reddit's treatment topics). But just as easily, you can find yourself amid angry trolls...
We all know that addiction can touch every type of occupation. But it's interesting to point out the impact it has had among professional chefs. In a recent article on TheFix.com, several high-profile culinary pros shared their struggles with various dependencies. They also pointed out, as a...
If you want to get a closer look at just how damaging America's opioid crisis is, you need look no further than the community of Long Island, New York. In a recent report from Newsday, the working class region was shown to have taken an incredible economic...
If you think about it, recovery is built around the fundamental theme of health. Cleansing the body of toxins, rejuvenating your inner being and, truth be told, getting your physique back into fighting shape. At Valley Recovery Center, exercise is an essential component of that process;...
If you've been following our blogs, then you're certainly aware of Purdue Pharma and the OxyContin drugs that get manufactured out of their Connecticut plant. Well now, several attorney generals are hoping to put a dent in their big business dealings with six state lawsuits. Texas, Florida,...
It's not often that we turn to the pages of Sports Illustrated for our blog source material, but this week we feel it is important and appropriate. Why? Because The Supreme Court made a major move in the world of gambling, choosing to overturn a previous federal ruling that...
Over the years, we've shared numerous ways that families across the country have honored loved ones who have succumbed to addiction. And one recent story caught our attention, as well as the writers from USA Today. In an article that is now going viral, the famed...
As one of the biggest pharmacy chains in the country, Walmart has often been put under fire for not taking a harsher stance against the opioid crisis (as competitors like CVS recently have). Well, now the retail giant is hoping to change perception with a new policy...
For generations now, TV watchers have had the opportunity to see anti-addiction PSA's flash across their small screens. Whether it was the D.A.R.E. campaign of the 1980's or the frying egg which has been brought back this decade, these messages have been hard to escape. But the...
We've always known that there are links between addiction and suicide. Depression, in particular, is often an offshoot of a dependency (particularly when it relates to alcoholism). But did you know that there is actually a term for this type of behavior? It's called "Deaths...
Though he played amazingly for teams like the Boston Celtics and the Denver Nuggets, former NBA star Chris Herren may actually leave a bigger legacy for his outstanding recovery work. Since his retirement from professional sports, Chris has spearheaded a growing movement to get people clean and help families impacted...
Losing someone to addiction is one of the worst experiences a family member can go through. And if you're in the public eye, the pain can often feel even more intensified. But to the credit of Chris Cornell's widow Vicky, that pain has now been channeled...
If you happen to be in the Ventura County area this Thursday (or want to lend your voice in the fight against the opioid crisis), we recommend putting the Simi Prescription Drug Addiction Summit on your radar. The free event happens May 3 from 7-9 pm at...
