Read more about the article The Latest On Overdoses During COVID-19
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The Latest On Overdoses During COVID-19

July is upon us, which means that more data has been gathered as we enter month four of COVID-19 quarantines. We have already shared alarming stats about addiction increases during this pandemic…

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Read more about the article American Cancer Society Urges People To Cut Alcohol
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American Cancer Society Urges People To Cut Alcohol

As we all know, the recovery industry is rooted in health and wellness. The ultimate goal of sobriety is to live a longer life. Well now, more evidence has emerged…

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Read more about the article Addiction Warning Issued To Minorities During COVID-19
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Addiction Warning Issued To Minorities During COVID-19

We all know that addictions know no bounds. They can consume people of every color, religion, gender and then some. But data points have shown that certain minority communities may…

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Read more about the article Alcohol Relapse Warning For Hand Sanitizer Users
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Alcohol Relapse Warning For Hand Sanitizer Users

In the current state of social distancing and quarantines amid COVID-19, hand sanitizer has become an essential tool for keeping people germ free. But the general population may not know that…

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WHO Speaks Out About Alcohol Consumption During COVID-19

We recently mentioned that U.S. alcohol sales are way up since the COVID-19 quarantine initiative began throughout the country. Well, interestingly enough, those statistics have become so concerning that the World Health Organization (or WHO)…

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Read more about the article Marijuana Users May Be More At Risk For Contracting COVID-19
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Marijuana Users May Be More At Risk For Contracting COVID-19

There is no doubt that wellness is the primary concern for many Americans right now. With a deadly COVID-19 pandemic looming in states across the nation, citizens are forced to…

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Read more about the article Excessive Drinking May Lead To Weakened Immune Systems
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Excessive Drinking May Lead To Weakened Immune Systems

With health being top of mind, we found this latest news article to be quite important (especially when you think about those battling addictions). According to research released by the Mayo…

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Read more about the article Sobriety And Social Distancing
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Sobriety And Social Distancing

These past few weeks, we've written quite a few blogs about people in treatment programs and how they're dealing with COVID-19 (or the coronavirus). But, in our opinion, it is…

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Read more about the article Controversial Regulation Lift Allows For ‘Drive-Thru Drinking’
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Controversial Regulation Lift Allows For ‘Drive-Thru Drinking’

As you might expect, COVID-19 (or the coronavirus, as its commonly called) is the subject dominating news articles right now. And there have been quite a few stories about the way it is…

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Which Addicts Are Most At Risk For COVID-19?

In the past week, we've published several articles addressing the coronavirus (also known as COVID-19) within the recovery community. For today's piece, though, we wanted to send out an alert for those…

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Recovery Amid A Health Crisis

These past several days have ushered in a "new normal" when it comes to the way people interact with each other. Because of heightened risks from the coronavirus (or COVID-19), Americans are…

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Non-Alcoholic Beer Sales Expected To Soar in 2020

Could sobriety become a big trend in 2020? Interestingly, that's what some business analysts from Entreprenuer magazine are predicting; particularly when it comes to the non-alcoholic beer market.Dubbed NA (for…

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Read more about the article Alcoholism May Increase Cancer Risks
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Alcoholism May Increase Cancer Risks

We all know that alcoholism and excessive drinking can lead to long term health problems. Typically issues can occur within the liver, but new research is showing that there could…

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The Benefits Of Quitting Alcohol

We have seen alcohol wreak havoc on so many lives. Excessive drinking can tear apart families, cost people their livelihood and even result in premature death. But there are many…

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Personal Recovery Training

Every now and then, we encounter a global recovery story that truly moves us. And this week, BBC News published an inspiring article that quickly went viral around the world.…

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Read more about the article The Permanent Damage Of Addiction
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The Permanent Damage Of Addiction

It's a sad fact, but years of substance abuse and/or alcoholism can do severe damage to your body. Thankfully the cravings can be conquered, with proper recovery and treatment. But…

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Read more about the article New Alcoholism Stroke Risks
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New Alcoholism Stroke Risks

We all know that alcoholism can have devastating effects on the liver, but were you also aware that regular drinking can greatly increase the chances of a stroke? According to…

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Read more about the article The Rise Of Zero-Proof Cocktails
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The Rise Of Zero-Proof Cocktails

As Dry January comes to a close, some interesting stories have been coming forth about a trend to remove all alcohol from people's lives. For many, the choice to first drink may…

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New PSA Highlights The Trappings Of Addiction

We always appreciate an effective, hard-hitting public service announcement. And over in Arizona, some creative advertising execs have put together a moving piece about America's opioid crisis. Truth be told, this…

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Read more about the article New Alcohol Diabetes Warning Issued
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New Alcohol Diabetes Warning Issued

It is common knowledge that indulging in alcohol consumption after being diagnosed with diabetes is risky. On its own, booze can create a myriad of health problems. And over excessive drinking with…

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The Dangers Of Alcoholic ‘Blackouts’

"Blacking out" is a common term among alcoholics and binge drinkers. It represents moments of lost memories; a time when excessive boozing leads to reckless behavior and dangerous health scares.…

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Read more about the article Exercise Being Used As Tool To Beat Cocaine Addiction
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Exercise Being Used As Tool To Beat Cocaine Addiction

There is no denying that every dependency is entirely unique and should be fought off using different methods. Cocaine, for example, is a highly addictive stimulant which many researchers have…

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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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