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It's no secret that addiction is commonplace within the entertainment industry. For decades, actors and actresses have dealt with drug issues, alcoholism and many other difficult dependencies. But in Hollywood today, recovery has become a major movement. So much so, that the industry mag Variety...
Music therapy has proven to be quite successful when it comes to conquering an addiction. In fact, it's a practice that we implement at Valley Recovery Center. But over in Nashville, it's getting taken to an entirely new level with a special program entitled Recovery...
This past October, the Drug Enforcement Association (or DEA) implemented its annual anti-addiction initiative titled National Drug Take Back Day. Its purpose is to encourage anyone with excess prescription meds to safely, anonymously and properly dispose of pills that are no longer needed. And, according...
Halloween was obviously a trendy topic over the past few weeks and, interestingly enough, there was a viral story that emerged about it which touched upon addiction. Over in Centreville Maryland, community members set up a very unique haunted house theme, which simulated the terrors...
It's always interesting to imagine how the recovery industry will adapt to the digital age. This month, a new Silicon Valley startup is hoping to make a giant leap forward in that arena; securing over $10 million for their virtual "Sobriety School."The TechCrunch website was...
We always like to see encouraging recovery stories pop up in unconventional locations. The Financial Times, for example, is not a place where you'd expect to hear about people beating their addictions. But the famed economy site did just that this past week, highlighting young...
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 at such an alarming rate exclusively here in the states? It's a good question...
There is no denying that addiction is big topic across the country right now. And one that happens to impact millions of people. So it makes sense that writers, poets and those in the arts would want to bring it to the forefront. That is...
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 recovery tool that picked up quite a bit of attention was the practice of mindfulness...
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. It's proven to be successful time and time again, with two recent treatment programs earning...
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 people to local treatment centers and disposal offices. To their credit, the web giant is...
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 this life saving technique. But amid today's opioid crisis, many are calling for another procedure...
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 are some important new updates to consider. Throughout that area (and Costa Mesa, in general)...
There is no denying that our country is in the midst of a full blown addiction crisis. With millions losing their lives and livelihoods to opioid dependencies, it's understandable that people are desperate to find a "quick fix" recovery option. And apparently several unlicensed clinics...
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 fact, that may be the most important element of the entire journey. Of course detox,...
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 that they are launching a brand new website with the purpose of helping people battling...
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 has worked rather well. Interestingly enough, it's the unique methods (such as archery therapy and...
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 Month. Interestingly enough, 2019 marks the 30th anniversary of the movement; which should help raise...
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 regular job and hide their problem. Well, truth be told, every dependency has a breaking...
There are many times at Valley Recovery Center where we receive calls from people who are addicted and in need. Then, there are other times (a good portion, in fact) where the call comes from a close friend or family member. In those scenarios, we...
