Read more about the article Addiction & Overspending During Quarantines
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Addiction & Overspending During Quarantines

We have always said that addictions can have a terrible ripple effect. Of course they can do tremendous damage to a person's health, but they also destroy families and very…

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Read more about the article Alcohol Relapse Warning For Hand Sanitizer Users
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Alcohol Relapse Warning For Hand Sanitizer Users

In the current state of social distancing and quarantines amid COVID-19, hand sanitizer has become an essential tool for keeping people germ free. But the general population may not know that…

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NFL Could Halt Selling Alcohol At Games

As the COVID-19 health pandemic continues, many new ripple effects may begin to take place; particularly as people leave the quarantine life and ease back into their day-to-day activities. One interesting consequence…

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Read more about the article Netflix To Tackle Opioid Crisis In New Series
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Netflix To Tackle Opioid Crisis In New Series

It is not surprising to hear that subscribers to streaming services are increasing at a record rate. With quarantines continuing because of the COVID-19 virus pandemic, people are spending the majority of…

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Read more about the article Addiction, Depression & Suicide During COVID-19
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Addiction, Depression & Suicide During COVID-19

There is no doubt that COVID-19 (commonly known as the coronavirus) is contributing to thousands of premature deaths across the United States. But it is also worth noting that the "new normal" of…

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Read more about the article New Online Tools Help Monitor Alcohol Consumption During COVID-19
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New Online Tools Help Monitor Alcohol Consumption During COVID-19

In the haze of quarantines and COVID-19 stressors, it can be pretty easy to lose sight on your overall health and wellness. And, as we've mentioned in previous blogs, people are turning…

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Read more about the article Antidepressant Usage Is On The Rise
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Antidepressant Usage Is On The Rise

As the COVID-19 epidemic continues, more research is being uncovered highlighting the trends related to 24-hour quarantines. One recent one, which actually isn't all that surprising, concerns an uptick in antidepressant usage…

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Recovery Milestones In Isolation

For the past two months, we've been covering the struggles people are facing with addiction and isolation; particularly as it pertains to the national quarantines happening amid the COVID-19 pandemic.…

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Read more about the article Spiders Looked At For Opioid Recovery
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Spiders Looked At For Opioid Recovery

Obviously, the COVID-19 quarantining has halted a lot of day-to-day progress that had been happening across the U.S. But it is worth noting that some interesting research was being done…

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WHO Speaks Out About Alcohol Consumption During COVID-19

We recently mentioned that U.S. alcohol sales are way up since the COVID-19 quarantine initiative began throughout the country. Well, interestingly enough, those statistics have become so concerning that the World Health Organization (or WHO)…

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Read more about the article Marijuana Users May Be More At Risk For Contracting COVID-19
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Marijuana Users May Be More At Risk For Contracting COVID-19

There is no doubt that wellness is the primary concern for many Americans right now. With a deadly COVID-19 pandemic looming in states across the nation, citizens are forced to…

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Read more about the article Street Drug Prices Surge Amid COVID-19
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Street Drug Prices Surge Amid COVID-19

There are certainly some interesting stories coming out of the country's deadly COVID-19 (or coronavirus) pandemic. A recent one that caught our eye originated from a Fox affiliate in San…

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Read more about the article Alcohol Sales Spike Amid COVID-19
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Alcohol Sales Spike Amid COVID-19

Obviously, the COVID-19 (or coronavirus) situation is causing a lot of unfortunate headlines. But an important one may have slipped under the radar for most people. According to new research from the Centers…

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Read more about the article Video Games As A Sobriety Tool
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Video Games As A Sobriety Tool

Recently, the topical news website Vice.com published a story that approaches sobriety from a unique point of view. Speaking to former users of various ages, it showcased how home video games helped…

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‘Buzzfeed’ Shines Light On Adderall Addiction

As we all know, addiction can materialize in many forms. And one area that doesn't always get a lot of coverage is adderall dependencies (the prescribed medication meant to help…

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New Study Digs Into The Effectiveness Of AA

For generations, Alcoholics Anonymous has helped people overcome their drinking issues with regular meetings and a support network promoting sobriety. And one critique of the program has come from the medical community,…

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Read more about the article ‘Virtual Happy Hours’ Still Pose Alcoholism Risks
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‘Virtual Happy Hours’ Still Pose Alcoholism Risks

Clearly, the era of social distancing has created issues like loneliness and isolation. With most states holding mandates for people to remain indoors due to the COVID-19 (or coronavirus) pandemic, there is…

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Read more about the article Gambling Risks Amid Isolation
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Gambling Risks Amid Isolation

As you may have noticed, a lot of our latest blogs have touched on the COVID-19 (or coronavirus) situation; as it has become the "new normal" in American society. First and foremost,…

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Read more about the article Excessive Drinking May Lead To Weakened Immune Systems
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Excessive Drinking May Lead To Weakened Immune Systems

With health being top of mind, we found this latest news article to be quite important (especially when you think about those battling addictions). According to research released by the Mayo…

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