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This week, Forbes put out a very interesting article about a new industry that appears to be booming. In a top trending article on their site, they profiled several non-alcoholic spirits companies that are pulling in big business with "mocktail" recipes and bar beverages that remove all...
In the modern world, one of the most effective ways of advertising is through the Google search engine. Billions of people use it daily and, through its unique marketing features, anyone who types in a term can see related ads that accompany it. But now, the web...
For those who think it's difficult to turn your life around after an addiction, we give to you the story of MyPillow. This unique startup, which sells sleep items via TV commercials, is now worth $300 million thanks to founder (and recovery advocate) Mike Lindell. Lindell recently spoke...
Eating right is certainly an important part of treatment process. Cleansing the body with a detox diet, focusing on health and removing internal toxins can do wonders for people who are curbing a serious addiction. And over in New England, Boston Medical Center is taking...
These days, if you're looking for love online there are plenty of avenues to explore. Matchmaking sites can focus on everything from race, to religion, to sexual orientations. But what about a dating destination where sober singles can meet up and make a connection? Well...
Recently, we ran across a story on VICE.com that attracted our attention. In a homepage expose, the news site shared a video and opinion piece about the Native American Penobscot Nation and how they are taking a unique approach to recovery. Amid the devastating opioid crisis, many of their...
A while back, we did a blog expose on California "Rehab Mogul" Christopher Bathum and his fall from grace amid scandalous accusations and poor recovery practices. Well, one of our industry's most notorious scam artists has apparently gotten himself into more trouble and now stands convicted on...
Recently, The Denver Post published an important article about a portion of the recovery community that never gets much attention. We are talking about officers of the law who have struggled with addiction and what sobriety can mean for those who don the uniform. Yes police should...
The city of Las Vegas has become known as a leading destination for conventions and events. Whether it's the CES electronics show, the SEMA car summit or some big pow wow in the heart of Caesar's Palace, you can usually find at least 2-3 major...
Even though we are California-based, we believe it's important to look nationwide when it comes to successful addiction treatment models. One that recently caught our eye was centered in Delaware and aims to treat 900 local residents through a revolutionary new service called "Centers of...
Whether they know it or not, celebrities wield a lot of power when it comes to addiction and recovery. Many times fans look up to their movie and music heroes, hoping to emulate their lifestyles (whether it's toward the positive or the negative). Well we're...
San Francisco has always had a reputation as a progressive city. Whether it's tech development in nearby Silicon Valley, or new groundbreaking laws that more conservative regions are slower to embrace; they do seem to push the envelope more than most. And this week, local...
For a while, we've been reporting about the high number of fraudulent sober homes cheating clients in Florida. Well now noted politicians are entering the equation, demanding federal investigations and intense crackdowns on the "crooked" recovery practices that are operating throughout the state. Republican senator Marco Rubio has...
We've got to hand it to the Santa Clarita Valley Signal. Our own local paper has done a tremendous job of bringing addiction to the forefront and bravely reporting on stories that many other community news outlets refuse to touch. In 2018 alone, they've shared multiple...
We always like to keep an eye out for innovation in our field. And with the fast-paced society that we live in, we actually found a recovery idea from New York to be rather inspiring. In two of their local counties officials have introduced Mobile Treatment...
We have often said that our city has some of the best firefighters in the world. Not only have they saved our own Santa Clarita community multiple times from deadly blazes, they also make a conscious effort to help support the recovery movement. This week...
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 hashtag #DryJanuary, this trend is challenging Americans cut down on drinking and live a sober lifestyle...
Well, here we are again Valley Recovery Center friends. In just a few short weeks, we will be in the midst of a new year and many exciting changes. But before that happens, we wanted to take a look back and appreciate all of the important moments...
Sometimes inspiring moments happen in our own backyard. And sometimes they happen halfway around the world. Australia native John DeCaux got the recovery world buzzing this week with an impressive viral photo that chronicled his "600 Days of Sobriety." Highlighting a dramatic before-and-after pic, John's inspirational message...
They say that sometimes you need to "look good to feel good." And if that's the case, more power to those people. Interestingly enough, one recovery facility in Cincinnati is seeing some clear results from that philosophy by offering special beauty makeovers for clients who...
