We all know about Summer Reading Lists, as this upcoming season is one of the most popular times for book purchases. Publishers are certainly aware of this too, which is…
In our home state of California, the region of San Diego has been hit especially hard by the opioid addiction crisis. Tragically, their county saw a 202 percent increase in overdose deaths…
Whether you've been touched by addiction directly or have a close friend or family member who has, outlets are incredibly important in expressing the pain of the experience. And while…
Technology is certainly moving forward at a rapid pace. While smartphones are still just as popular as ever, "wearables" are also becoming quite trendy with tech consumers. These can include…
We've certainly shared lots of statistics about America's deadly opioid epidemic over the past few years. But it is always interesting (and worthwhile) to dig into the data a little bit…
Hollywood is certainly an interesting business. Telling emotional stories through films and television is definitely part of the equation, but so is turning a profit. And when you keep that…
Last year we wrote about the launch of a new sober dating app called Loosid, which seemed primed for success. Well now 15 months later, it has proven to be…
COVID-19 has undoubtedly been an extremely stressful time for all Americans. But it has been especially hard on the 20-somethings and college students across the country; creating intense disruptions to their…
President Joe Biden made some important political moves this past month in an effort to combat the nation's opioid addiction crisis. From the Oval Office, he signed new legislation that would…
There are some interesting trends that emerged during these past 15 months of the COVID-19 pandemic. Behaviors changed dramatically, due to quarantines and social distancing regulations (including an increase in substance…
We all know that there are people that can hide an addiction very well. And this certainly carries over to teenagers, who may have a serious problem without anyone in…
Consider this one important step forward in combatting America's opioid crisis. Last week a major milestone was achieved when the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (better known as the "FDA") approved the first…
Addiction is a national problem that, in truth, impacts every American. Yes there are emotional implications, especially if it concerns a friend or a close relative. But there are also…
It is always a tragic situation when addiction enters a family household. Parents' personalities can change dramatically when they use and, for the children in the home, this can be…
It's a sad fact. But just like any industry, recovery patients can often fall victim t0 harmful scams. It actually feels like a worse jab for people in our field…
Vaccines seem to be the talk of the town these days. Obviously, everyone is aware of the COVID-19 vaccinations that are getting distributed across the country. But what if a…
It's one of the scariest trends to come out of the current addiction crisis. People fatally overdosing on drugs that are laced with dangerous substances like fentanyl. These are instances…
These past few weeks, we've been talking a lot about President Joe Biden and the new White House administration. Another one of our blogs covered his specific stance on addictions and the…
Being able to overcome America's devastating opioid crisis is a monumental task. One president alone surely cannot do it, but their influence and administrative power can certainly help move things…
April happens to be Autism Awareness Month, which seems like a perfect opportunity to share some new findings uncovered by The Atlantic. Traditionally, it is believed that those who suffer from…
It is an interesting way to think of recovery. Imagine looking at sobriety like a muscle. Something that requires work outs and needs to be trained regularly. Well that's exactly…
Though the 2020 statistics aren't quite final yet, all indicators are pointing to a devastating year for addicted Americans. Fatal opioid overdoses, in fact, may have reached 90,000 during the…
"Tough love" is a phrase that is often associated with addiction, particularly when it comes to families. Parents, brothers, sisters and beyond often choose to exercise estrangement as a coping…
Recently, some articles were published surrounding the tragic death of George Floyd and his reliance to painkillers. Sadly, Floyd suffered from addictions like a great majority of Americans do and the stigma…
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