West Covina Mayor Steps Down Over Addiction

Local addiction stories often pique our interest because they bring this issue home and show people just how close problems like the opioid crisis truly are. Case in point: the…

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Read more about the article ADHD Drug Overdoses Are On The Rise
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ADHD Drug Overdoses Are On The Rise

At their core, prescription medications are meant to help and heal. But, as we've seen with the recent opioid crisis, there are often times when they can be abused and…

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Read more about the article Articles Profile Chefs And Addiction
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Articles Profile Chefs And Addiction

We all know that addiction can touch every type of occupation. But it's interesting to point out the impact it has had among professional chefs. In a recent article on TheFix.com, several…

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How The Opioid Crisis Is Wrecking Economies

If you want to get a closer look at just how damaging America's opioid crisis is, you need look no further than the community of Long Island, New York. In a…

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Read more about the article Six States File Suit Against Purdue Pharma
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Six States File Suit Against Purdue Pharma

If you've been following our blogs, then you're certainly aware of Purdue Pharma and the OxyContin drugs that get manufactured out of their Connecticut plant. Well now, several attorney generals are hoping…

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Read more about the article Supreme Court Overturns Sports Gambling Ban
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Supreme Court Overturns Sports Gambling Ban

It's not often that we turn to the pages of Sports Illustrated for our blog source material, but this week we feel it is important and appropriate. Why? Because The Supreme Court made a…

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Read more about the article Walmart Takes Stand Against Opioid Addiction
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Walmart Takes Stand Against Opioid Addiction

As one of the biggest pharmacy chains in the country, Walmart has often been put under fire for not taking a harsher stance against the opioid crisis (as competitors like CVS recently…

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Addiction-Related Suicides Are On The Rise

We've always known that there are links between addiction and suicide. Depression, in particular, is often an offshoot of a dependency (particularly when it relates to alcoholism). But did you…

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Read more about the article Cartels Now Reportedly Cashing In On The Opioid Crisis
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Cartels Now Reportedly Cashing In On The Opioid Crisis

For decades, news stories have been publicizing the nefarious actions of America's drug cartels. Whether it's cocaine, heroin, or what have you, these organized crime syndicates have built literal empires…

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Read more about the article Lawmakers Take Action Against ‘Fake Drug Tests’
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Lawmakers Take Action Against ‘Fake Drug Tests’

With the opioid crisis on the rise nationwide, it does make sense for employers to monitor and promote sobriety in the workplace. And for decades now, the common way of…

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Read more about the article Warning Issued For Fentanyl-Laced Cocaine
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Warning Issued For Fentanyl-Laced Cocaine

We certainly don't need to go into the horrific overdose rates brought about by the nation's opioid addiction crisis. But recently, a much more dangerous mixture has entered the equation…

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San Diego Commits $125 Million To Fight Addiction

We love publishing positive stories from our home state. And this week, our neighbors from the south in San Diego made an important move in the battle against addiction. The…

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The Death Penalty For Drug Traffickers?

There is no doubt that Donald Trump is becoming one of history's most controversial presidents when it comes to addiction. Elected amid the devastating opioid epidemic, he has faced his fair share…

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Read more about the article New Penalties May Be Coming For Marijuana Impaired Drivers
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New Penalties May Be Coming For Marijuana Impaired Drivers

California is known for having some pretty harsh DUI laws, and rightfully so. Drinking and driving can cost you tens of thousands of dollars, a stint in jail and the…

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Read more about the article Santa Barbara Reportedly Sees Nine Overdoses In One Night
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Santa Barbara Reportedly Sees Nine Overdoses In One Night

If you think America's opioid epidemic isn't a California problem, think again. Last Thursday, our backyard neighbor Santa Barbara saw a tremendous spike in overdose admissions at their local hospitals. Nine college…

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#DryJanuary Becomes Viral Trend

Making resolutions is a big part of the new year's experience. And this month, a recovery themed one is beginning to go viral across several social media sites. Using the…

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