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…
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…
We are so incredibly proud of all of the recovery advocates out there, taking an active stance to help others and bring awareness to the country's addiction issues. And it…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
It is quite a challenge to quantify how big of an impact the COVID-19 pandemic is having on people battling dependencies. In many cases, it could be leading to a spike…
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…
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)…
As we prepare for another month of COVID-19 quarantining, pretty much all addiction recovery efforts have now shifted online. This means virtual meetings, Zoom chat support and adjustments with medical…
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…
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…
Obviously, the topic of addiction has become a major concern amid the national COVID-19 (or coronavirus) quarantining. So much so, that representatives from President Donald Trump's administration have spoken out about it multiple times.…
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…
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…
If you Google the term "Addiction News" right now, chances are you'll run across a myriad of stories centered on virtual recovery and online tools that can help with sobriety.…
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…
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,…
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…
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,…
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…