This month marks the 50th anniversary of the historic Apollo 11 landing. Back on July 16, 1969, astronauts Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins and Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin successfully touched down on…
Addiction can rear its ugly head at early ages and one of the fastest growing dependencies among teens today is e-cigarette "vaping." This harmful practice exposes kids to lung issues…
With heroin overdoses on the rise, many health officials have sought out unconventional measures to reduce fatalities within their districts. Interestingly, New Jersey appears to be leading the pack; with…
For decades, commercial Public Service Announcements (or PSAs) have told viewers about the dangers of addiction. Now a new promo is hitting the market, showing the true devastation of drinking…
Truth be told, the latest headline story we ran across on The New York Times website can be viewed as both tragic and inspiring. It concerns a heavily populated elementary…
In previous blogs, we have written about workers' unions that have taken stands against addiction. The construction field, for example, is plagued with painkiller dependencies, which has led industry leaders…
This week, The Guardian website published an interesting article about a phenomenon that mainstream America has yet to latch on to. That would be "Secondhand Drinking" or the collateral damage…
When it comes to combating crippling addictions to narcotics like heroin, unconventional methods are often proposed as potential solutions. One such suggestion (that has had its fair share of controversy)…
As we probably all know, addiction can lead to extreme vulnerability for many people. For those battling a dependency and their families, an easy "miracle cure" can often offer a…
We always get excited about positive recovery changes happening in our home state of California. And this month, progress may be made with an action that would allow for "peer…
For those of us based in Los Angeles, the local homeless crisis is a bitter reality. Tents cover busy streets across downtown, freeway underpasses are filled with encampments and in…
If you've been paying attention to local billboards and YouTube ads, then you're probably aware of the new high-profile HBO series Euphoria. Co-produced by superstar rapper Drake, it is actually…
As you're probably well aware, teenage vaping has become a major issue across the U.S. The new trend has become particularly popular at public high schools, where kids from 9th…
This week, the news outlet USA Today published an interesting article that showed another side of America's growing opioid epidemic. As we've mentioned many times before, the over-prescribing of pain…
It's hard to imagine how many talented artists have lost their lives to addiction. Whether it's a musician like Prince, a young actor like Heath Ledger, or an icon like…
In the digital age, "influencers" have become a hot commodity. You'll see them on social media outlets like Instagram and YouTube; broadcasting messages to a large and dedicated audience. Now,…
If you've followed our blogs, then you know that we've covered the ugly underworld of the dark web before. This uncharted region of the internet is a hotspot for online…
If you've been following the news, then you're probably aware that the state of Ohio has been one of the hardest hit regions from the opioid crisis. Overdoses and dependency…
Traditionally, the summer is a time when "partying" temptations rear their ugly head. There's beer-filled BBQs, cocktails by the beach and a host of other noteworthy activities that could expose…
As we all know, the issue of alcoholism extends far beyond the United States. In fact, on a global scale, drinking takes more than 3 million lives a year. So…
We've spoken many times about America's opioid addiction crisis and how it is literally tearing families apart. Now though, some newly released stats are hammering that fact in even harder.…
For many, the dream of becoming a doctor can be quite a daunting task. Not only does it require years of medical school training, there is also the very real…
Throughout our blogs, we make a point to call out news alerts and warnings about dangerous new substances in circulation. And this week, sadly, we have a new item on…
There is no doubt that addiction and sobriety are serious subjects. But sometimes, it is important to take a step back and embrace humor throughout the experience. Laughter, of course,…
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