Read more about the article More Overdoses Occurring On The Job
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More Overdoses Occurring On The Job

It's one thing to secretly use on the job or hide an addiction problem. But it's a whole other level, when your problem gets so serious that you actually overdose…

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Understanding The Dangers Of ‘Magic Mushrooms’

If you've been following national headlines, then you may have seen the term "Magic Mushrooms" appearing more and more in outlets like The New York Times. The reason is, there's…

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Read more about the article Addiction Woes For Older Americans
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Addiction Woes For Older Americans

Truth be told, aging can be a very difficult process for many Americans. It is often accompanied by chronic pain, the loss of close loved ones and overall depression due…

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Read more about the article New York Pushes To Ban Alcohol Ads
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New York Pushes To Ban Alcohol Ads

You may not realize it, but in major cities like Philadelphia, San Francisco and even our own home turf of Los Angeles, alcohol ads are becoming less frequent on urban…

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Read more about the article Opioid Lawsuit May Cost Purdue Pharma $270 Million
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Opioid Lawsuit May Cost Purdue Pharma $270 Million

This week may have marked a major victory for those who have been impacted by the country's opioid crisis. Per several major news sites, pharmaceutical behemoth Purdue Pharma has now agreed to settle…

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Meth Seizures Are On The Rise

Tragically, drug abuse can cause damage on multiple levels. We are all aware of the life threatening dangers of an overdose, but let's not forget about the tremendous physical toll…

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Read more about the article Massive Fentanyl Bust In New York
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Massive Fentanyl Bust In New York

What makes the synthetic opioid fentanyl so scary? The fact that just a small portion of it can cause tremendous damage. This past week in Westchester County, New York, authorities seized five…

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Read more about the article Google Maps Joins The Addiction Fight
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Google Maps Joins The Addiction Fight

When you think of new tools to combat addiction, Google Maps isn't something that immediately comes to mind. But the tech GPS app is making some strides for those who may fall…

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Read more about the article Street Drug Prices Are Going Up
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Street Drug Prices Are Going Up

It's not often you read an addiction story on the pages of the business site Bloomberg, but this week they published an interesting article illustrating the financial impact of a serious narcotics…

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Read more about the article Painkiller Distributor Called Out By FDA
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Painkiller Distributor Called Out By FDA

In the scary climate of the U.S. opioid crisis, it makes sense that the Food & Drug Administration would crack down on distributors who aren't following the rules. And apparently the medical…

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New Warning Issued For Over-The-Counter Med

We always try to keep an eye on stories that touch upon new forms of addictions.  And one of the latest concerns an unusual over-the-counter med that is meant prevent…

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Read more about the article Donald Trump Donates $100,000 To Alcoholism Research
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Donald Trump Donates $100,000 To Alcoholism Research

Throughout his candidacy and now presidency, Donald Trump has continuously called out alcoholism as a personal topic for him and his family. The Commander-in-Chief openly admitted that his brother, Fred Trump, lost his life…

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Read more about the article Authorities Make Largest Fentanyl Bust In U.S. History
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Authorities Make Largest Fentanyl Bust In U.S. History

America's painkiller epidemic is definitely stretching into criminal territory. This past week, U.S. officials recorded the largest seizure of illegal fentanyl in our country's history, at a total of 295…

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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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How The Government Shutdown Is Affecting Recovery

If you've been following the political headlines, then you're well aware of the partial government shutdown ordered by President Donald Trump. It is, in fact, the longest shutdown in U.S. history.  But as…

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Read more about the article Chico, CA May Be Facing An Overdose Crisis
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Chico, CA May Be Facing An Overdose Crisis

Being based in California, we always keep an eye on local stories that relate to addiction. And one of the more shocking ones (which received national headlines) occurred up north,…

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Read more about the article America Is In The Midst Of A ‘Synthetic Drug Crisis’
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America Is In The Midst Of A ‘Synthetic Drug Crisis’

  Where could the future of addiction be headed? Well if you happen to look at the latest headlines, the answer may be: A very dangerous place. In today's world,…

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Read more about the article Opioids Now One Of America’s Leading Causes Of Death
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Opioids Now One Of America’s Leading Causes Of Death

Ever wonder what the chances are that an average American will die from an opioid overdose? What if we told you they were higher than being killed in a car…

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How Has Marijuana Legalization Changed Colorado?

As perceptions change about marijuana and the dangers associated with it, more and more states are taking a lighter stance on the drug. Colorado may be the primary example of that, having…

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Read more about the article New App May Be Able To Detect Overdoses
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New App May Be Able To Detect Overdoses

With America's opioid epidemic claiming tens of thousands of lives each year, it's not surprising to hear that numerous companies are jumping in to lend support. And on the tech…

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Read more about the article Harsher Sentences Coming For Fentanyl Dealers
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Harsher Sentences Coming For Fentanyl Dealers

Over the past year, you may have noticed an increase in blog stories about fentanyl. A very dangerous component of the country's opioid epidemic, it satisfies many of the same needs…

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Read more about the article California May Extend Last Call Time Until 4am
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California May Extend Last Call Time Until 4am

Could addictions be furthered if people in our state had two more hours to legally drink at bars and nightclubs? It's certainly a question worth bringing up as news begins…

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