We've often heard the term "gateway drug," in reference to addiction and the path to hard narcotics. And, interestingly enough, the same can be said with other types of dependencies.…
Every now and then, we'll run across an addition story in an unlikely place. This month, it happened to be in the pages of Fortune. The famed money mag addressed…
As marijuana and cannabis use becomes more accepted by the mainstream, it is important to note that there are still risks associated with the drug. Smoking it, for example, can…
Any doubts about the dangers of vaping should most certainly be squashed after hearing about this national story coming out of Detroit. Tragically, a 17-year-old Michigan boy had to receive…
There are always technological advancement happening within our industry, some more noteworthy than others. This month, however, a pretty a large step forward was announced. The concept was so revolutionary,…
It is no secret that addictions often rear their ugly heads within the world of professional sports. Injuries can easily lead to painkiller prescriptions and ultimately, a damaging habit. And…
You've heard us say before that addictions can strike anyone. But are there people in certain industries who are more at risk? Truth be told, the answer is yes; particularly…
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…
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…
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…
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…
We've discussed the dangers of driving under the influence many times before in our blogs. And one other consideration that we've also touched upon, is operating a vehicle while stoned.…
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…
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…
We have often said that America's opioid crisis carries a large amount of collateral damage. And one of the worst side effects of this epidemic relates back to the innocent…
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…
At first it may sound counterintuitive. Psychedelics are often lumped into the same category as drugs, so thinking of them as a solution to addiction may seem far fetched. But…
Addiction can truly be a vicious cycle, especially when you think of its impact on a person's professional career. Obviously, substance abuse can easily lead to a firing. But then…
It is sad to think that children need to discuss and understand addiction, but in today's world (amid the overwhelming opioid crisis) it is something that cannot be ignored. To…
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 something we've all run across at some point on the world wide web. Unfamiliar "online pharmacies" (usually run from overseas) that promise to ship you medicines without a formal…
With the opioid addiction crisis wreaking havoc on families across the nation, it's understandable that researchers are being called upon to lend a hand. Ohio, in particular, is a state…
We all know that dependencies can rip families apart. But sometimes the public at large might not be aware of just how common this occurrence can be. Some new stats…
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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