Recognizing National Drug Take Back Day

As we've mentioned in previous blogs, April plays a significant role for recovery advocates in many ways. Not only is it Alcohol Awareness Month (which helps promote the dangers of drinking),…

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The Importance Of Alcohol Awareness Month

April has arrived, which signifies positive happenings like Spring, Easter and Passover. But there is another important distinction to consider during these next 30 days and that's Alcohol Awareness Month. Every…

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Read more about the article Recognizing Black Balloon Day In 2021
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Recognizing Black Balloon Day In 2021

Every year on March 6, regions around the country commemorate the lives that have been lost to the opioid crisis. This memorial is done in the form of  Black Balloon Day, which…

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A Very Different Dry January

Over the years, we have been very excited to see the Dry January movement gain traction. Once a small social media trend, it is now covered in some of the largest publications…

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Recognizing National Impaired Driving Month

December signifies quite a few important things in the world. Of course, it's the month of Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and New Year's Eve. But it's also universally recognized as National Impaired Driving Month, shining a…

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Recognizing Sober October

As you may recall, last month signified National Recovery Month; which, of course, is a very important movement. Now that trend is continuing with another theme that can hopefully reduce…

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Celebrating National Recovery Month

Though 2020 has certainly been a unique year with lots of adjustments and changes, one thing has thankfully remained constant. And that's the acknowledgement and celebration of National Recovery Month,…

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The Trump Administration Speaks Out For Recovery Month

September, as many of us are aware, is National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month. It during this time of the year that many messages, hashtags and blogs get highlighted to…

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Back To School Brings New Addiction Concerns

There is no denying that it will be a unique experience going back to school this fall. For high schoolers and college bound students, a large majority of classes will…

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Honoring Black Balloon Day

Though you may not realize it, March is actually quite significant to the recovery community. Every year on the sixth of this month, thousands across the country participate in a…

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New ‘Queer & Sober’ Movement Emerges

Recently, NBC News highlighted a growing LGBTQ movement. To help promote abstinence from drugs and alcohol within that community, a term Queer & Sober has begun to emerge. This actually reflects a whole…

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MADD Celebrates 40 Years

For the record, there are a lot of reasons to be excited about 2020. Not only is it the start of a brand new decade, it also marks a historic…

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Read more about the article Embracing ‘Dry January’
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Embracing ‘Dry January’

We certainly hope everyone is enjoying 2020 so far. And, in what has now become a tradition, the first month of the year signifies a movement for recovery and sobriety.…

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‘Drug Take Back Day’ Proves To Be A Major Success

This past October, the Drug Enforcement Association (or DEA) implemented its annual anti-addiction initiative titled National Drug Take Back Day. Its purpose is to encourage anyone with excess prescription meds…

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Read more about the article ‘Haunted House’ Tells Addiction Story
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‘Haunted House’ Tells Addiction Story

Halloween was obviously a trendy topic over the past few weeks and, interestingly enough, there was a viral story that emerged about it which touched upon addiction. Over in Centreville…

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Celebrating 30 Years Of Recovery Month

September happens to be a very important month for those in our field. That's because from now until the 30th, people across the country band together to promote National Recovery…

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Does Drug Use Increase During Summer?

For most people, the summer is an exciting time. The warm long days offer an added excuse to get out, have fun and (truth be told) indulge. And now, it…

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Sobriety During Pride Month

Traditionally, the summer is a time when "partying" temptations rear their ugly head. There's beer-filled BBQs, cocktails by the beach and a host of other noteworthy activities that could expose…

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How ‘Soberchella’ Changed The Game

This past weekend, one the biggest trending topics in the country was the Indio-based Coachella concert. For two wild days, music's biggest artists descended upon the desert to perform and…

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Recognizing Alcohol Awareness Month

For over 30 years now, April has held a special significance for those who have conquered (or are hoping to conquer) a drinking addiction. From now until the 30th, advocates…

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‘Black Balloon Day’ Honors Opioid Victims

This past week, you may have noticed a few extra black balloons in the sky (or at least on the news sites).  That's because a special nationwide tribute was held…

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Opioid Town Hall Brings Awareness To Epidemic

Historically, Town Halls have come to represent large conversations on topics that are shaping our nation. And true to form, one of the most high profile examples of that is the 55-minute…

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3,000 People Enter 5k To ‘Erase The Stigma’

We love hearing about communities banding together to help fight addiction. And over in Delaware, a strong movement has been taking place to bring awareness and support for the recovery…

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The Importance Of ‘Overdose Awareness Day’

This past August 31, an important annual event occurred. Though it may not have gotten as much publicity as we think it deserved, International Overdose Awareness Day did enter the American consciousness…

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