Read more about the article Comparing Opioid Issues Overseas
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Comparing Opioid Issues Overseas

Obviously, America is in the midst of a major opioid crisis. But when you think about it, pain issues are common across the globe. So why are people becoming addicted…

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Read more about the article Using Mindfulness To Battle Addiction
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Using Mindfulness To Battle Addiction

Recently, our local news outlet, The Los Angeles Times, published a lengthy article on addiction and new techniques that are being used to overcome it in the Southland. One particular…

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Read more about the article Sober Sports & Fitness Programs
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Sober Sports & Fitness Programs

It is an understood fact that recovery involves a shift of focus. The concept is, that the sensation of getting high can (and should) be redirected to more positive outlets.…

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Google Doodle Honors Addiction Researcher

A few weeks back, we mentioned how Google was helping to take a stand against addiction. They recently put together a recovery hub that uses their state-of-the-art technology to direct…

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New Movement Aligns Narcan Training With CPR

There are certain essentials that go with being a first responder. CPR training, for example, has been a necessity for decades and virtually all health professionals know how to administer…

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Read more about the article Sober Living Homes Face Tougher Regulations In OC
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Sober Living Homes Face Tougher Regulations In OC

We always make a point to share informative news involving the recovery industry, particularly if they relate to our region of Southern California. Well, per The Orange County Register, there…

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Read more about the article The Human Recovery Connection
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The Human Recovery Connection

This past week, the website Quartz.com published a lengthy and informative article about the human elements involved within the recovery process and how important they truly are. For many, in…

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Google Creates New Recovery Website

We are always excited to see recovery-related stories make headlines and this week, our industry got quite a boost from the tech giant Google. The famed search engine publicly announced…

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Read more about the article Gardening As A Recovery Tool
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Gardening As A Recovery Tool

Getting clean from drugs and alcohol requires a strict recovery regimen, detoxing, therapy and a few extra unconventional tactics. At least, that has been our formula for success and it…

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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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Read more about the article Talking To Your Boss About Addiction
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Talking To Your Boss About Addiction

In our field, we come across many "functional addicts." This, of course, describes people who are battling a substance abuse or alcohol issue, but also manage to hold down a…

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Read more about the article ‘Bupe Bus’ Gains National Attention
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‘Bupe Bus’ Gains National Attention

Previously, we discussed a medication making major strides in combating the country's opioid crisis. Named buprenorphine, it has become a powerful agent in helping ween people off their addictions; particularly…

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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 A Lunar Recovery Hero
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A Lunar Recovery Hero

This month marks the 50th anniversary of the historic Apollo 11 landing. Back on July 16, 1969, astronauts Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins and Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin successfully touched down on…

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Read more about the article New CA Legislation May Help With ‘Peer Support Specialists’
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New CA Legislation May Help With ‘Peer Support Specialists’

We always get excited about positive recovery changes happening in our home state of California. And this month, progress may be made with an action that would allow for "peer…

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The Rise Of ‘Sober Influencers’

In the digital age, "influencers" have become a hot commodity. You'll see them on social media outlets like Instagram and YouTube; broadcasting messages to a large and dedicated audience. Now,…

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New Sober Social Media Memes Go Viral

There is no doubt that addiction and sobriety are serious subjects. But sometimes, it is important to take a step back and embrace humor throughout the experience. Laughter, of course,…

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Read more about the article How The Food Service Industry Is Helping Recovery Alumni
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How The Food Service Industry Is Helping Recovery Alumni

Graduating from a recovery program is an exhilarating experience. But, truth be told, there are still many more hurdles to overcome once you begin integrating yourself back into the work…

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Read more about the article Sobriety Without Shame
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Sobriety Without Shame

It's still very sad to see the stigmas that surround addiction. Too often, people are branded in a negative light after overcoming a dependency; which, in turn, leads them to…

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Treatment Tools May Be Lacking For Minorities

This past week, NPR published an alarming story about discrepancies happening in the way our nation is reacting to the opioid crisis. Thankfully advancements have been made; particularly with the…

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Read more about the article Extreme Sports & Sobriety
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Extreme Sports & Sobriety

We've written many times before about the therapeutic outlets people can find after overcoming an addiction. Everything from art to ice climbing have been brought to the forefront. And one…

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Read more about the article The Importance Of Addiction Research
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The Importance Of Addiction Research

If you follow our blogs, then you're well aware of the research stories that we regularly publish. Progress in this field is absolutely fascinating and can make a real difference…

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