Read more about the article Why ‘Tough Love’ Doesn’t Always Work With Addiction
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Why ‘Tough Love’ Doesn’t Always Work With Addiction

Being the loved one of a person battling an addiction can be devastating. One the hand, you want to do everything in your power to "rescue them" from their destructive…

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Local Native Americans ‘Walk For Sobriety’

Up in the northern California city of Richmond, an exciting movement took place last month. Neighbors, friends and community members united to spread the word about addiction within the Native American community. To…

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‘Wearables’ Cannot Prevent An Overdose

Modern technology can serve many purposes. And one of the more surprising uses we've been hearing about concerns popular "wearable" devices, such as the Apple Watch or the Fitbit. Apparently these gadgets are…

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Read more about the article HIV Outbreak Tied To Opioid Abuse
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HIV Outbreak Tied To Opioid Abuse

There have always been links between HIV and intravenous drug use. Addiction cravings can lead to many bad decisions, which often times include sharing dirty needles. Now with the rise…

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Read more about the article States Now Helping With Free Recovery Treatment
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States Now Helping With Free Recovery Treatment

For many, getting into a good sobriety program is easier said than done. Besides having to bob and weave through fraudulent practices, there is also the very real problem of…

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Read more about the article Opioid Prescriptions May Not Be Slowing Down
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Opioid Prescriptions May Not Be Slowing Down

Though we see dozens of news stories, documentaries and political ramblings about America's opioid crisis, one question (above all) deserves to be raised. Are these drugs being distributed less across…

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New Campaign Aims To Help Addicted Vets

The opioid crisis is certainly wreaking havoc across all segments of America's population. And one group that has been hit particularly hard are military veterans. To help bring that issue to the…

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Read more about the article When ‘Weekend Drinking’ Becomes Alcoholism
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When ‘Weekend Drinking’ Becomes Alcoholism

One of the most difficult things a person can do is come to terms with their addiction. Denial is a big component in this equation, as is turning a blind…

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New Animation Campaign Promotes Addiction Awareness

With Comic-Con still fresh on people's minds, now actually seems like a good time to bring an innovative, adult-oriented animation campaign to the forefront. And a Illinois-based advertising agency is doing just…

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Read more about the article More Young Alcoholics Diagnosed With Liver Disease
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More Young Alcoholics Diagnosed With Liver Disease

Typically when we think of an alcoholic succumbing to cirrhosis of the liver, it is after decades of abuse. But some newly released data is pointing to a change in…

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Read more about the article Grandparents: The ‘Unsung Heroes’ Of Opioid Crisis
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Grandparents: The ‘Unsung Heroes’ Of Opioid Crisis

Over the past year, we've published several articles about how the opioid addiction crisis is ripping American families apart. And within all that turmoil, there has been one segment of…

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CNN Profiles Recovery Success Story

With so much bad news circulating about overdoses and the opioid epidemic, we were happy to see a major outlet take time out to share some positivity. CNN offered a…

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Read more about the article More Brain Injuries Linked To Alcohol Abuse
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More Brain Injuries Linked To Alcohol Abuse

Now here is some research worth spreading around. According to new data coming out of Scotland, brain damage related to drinking is at all-time high. Now the interesting thing here…

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Addiction PSA’s Featured In Popular New Shows

By the looks of things, addiction is becoming a hot topic within the Hollywood backlots. Several new shows across networks like HBO and Netflix are touching upon the issue, with dramatic hard-hitting stories. But…

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Read more about the article New Doc Addresses Fraudulent Recovery Clinics
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New Doc Addresses Fraudulent Recovery Clinics

As a recovery facility that holds itself to the highest standards, we are truly appalled when we see crooked characters come in and tarnish our industry. And sadly, that trend…

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Read more about the article L.A. Warning Issued About Contaminated Heroin
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L.A. Warning Issued About Contaminated Heroin

The opioid epidemic is continuing to wreak havoc across the country, which has led to several red alerts in our own backyard. One important one that arose this week came…

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Alcoholism Becoming More Prominent Among Seniors

This past week, we ran across an alarming headline in The Wall Street Journal. The famed financial paper took some time out to address a growing problem happening in this country.…

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Read more about the article ‘Surf Therapy’ Used To Treat Addiction
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‘Surf Therapy’ Used To Treat Addiction

We are all certainly blessed to live close to the beautiful SoCal Pacific Ocean. But what if the water was more than just a gorgeous tourist attraction? What if it…

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Read more about the article Addicted Parents Forcing More Children Into Foster Care
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Addicted Parents Forcing More Children Into Foster Care

There is no doubt that an addiction can cause tremendous damage to a family. Often times, it can lead to parental neglect and force children into the foster care system.…

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New Amazon Movie Tackles Addiction

If you've been surfing the web this week, you probably came across the viral movie trailer for Beautiful Boy. The upcoming drama produced by Amazon Films focuses on a drug-addicted teenager…

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Read more about the article Insurance Companies Under Fire Over Opioid Crisis
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Insurance Companies Under Fire Over Opioid Crisis

It's easy to point fingers at doctors and prescribers when it comes to America's opioid crisis. But could there be other factors to blame? According to a new study shared…

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