Alcohol-Related Liver Transplants Are On The Rise
A story like this one is almost a mixed blessing. On the one hand, it is incredibly inspiring to hear that lives are being saved because of liver transplants. But…
A story like this one is almost a mixed blessing. On the one hand, it is incredibly inspiring to hear that lives are being saved because of liver transplants. But…
Throughout his candidacy and now presidency, Donald Trump has continuously called out alcoholism as a personal topic for him and his family. The Commander-in-Chief openly admitted that his brother, Fred Trump, lost his life…
America's painkiller epidemic is definitely stretching into criminal territory. This past week, U.S. officials recorded the largest seizure of illegal fentanyl in our country's history, at a total of 295…
In 2019, it's hard to peruse through a news site without encountering at least one story about America's opioid crisis. And, as a recent Yahoo News article explained, it truly is an "American"…
As Dry January comes to a close, some interesting stories have been coming forth about a trend to remove all alcohol from people's lives. For many, the choice to first drink may…
A dependency can rear its head in many different ways. Sadly, there are a myriad of substances that can take over someone's life and send them spiraling into addiction. But…
Being based in California, we always keep an eye on local stories that relate to addiction. And one of the more shocking ones (which received national headlines) occurred up north,…
Where could the future of addiction be headed? Well if you happen to look at the latest headlines, the answer may be: A very dangerous place. In today's world,…
We always appreciate an effective, hard-hitting public service announcement. And over in Arizona, some creative advertising execs have put together a moving piece about America's opioid crisis. Truth be told, this…
Ever wonder what the chances are that an average American will die from an opioid overdose? What if we told you they were higher than being killed in a car…
With America's opioid epidemic claiming tens of thousands of lives each year, it's not surprising to hear that numerous companies are jumping in to lend support. And on the tech…
Substance abuse can tear apart a person's life in many ways. Beyond the health and emotional tolls an addiction can cause, there are other factors to consider. One, in particular,…
As we all know, addiction can hit people across every state and in every different line of work. Even acclaimed heroes like first responders can fall victim to a dependency,…
What triggers the need to use, or a relapse for that matter? Could it be the sight of a certain substance? Or perhaps the sensation you recall about the particular…
Over the past year, you may have noticed an increase in blog stories about fentanyl. A very dangerous component of the country's opioid epidemic, it satisfies many of the same needs…
Could addictions be furthered if people in our state had two more hours to legally drink at bars and nightclubs? It's certainly a question worth bringing up as news begins…
Strict law enforcement is certainly one way to try and tackle America's addiction issues. And over in Utah, legislators haven take a particularly hard stance against intoxication behind the wheel.…
With the rise of YouTube and social media networks, people's lives can now be put on display without their knowledge or consent. And that can certainly be a consideration if…
Over the past few months, The Huffington Post has been publishing a series of personal stories about America's opioid crisis. This included personal journeys from parents of those addicted, first responders and…
Recently, The New York Times published a story that discussed addiction from a very different angle. Its intent was to expose the physical dependencies and emotional pain that this issue causes, with…
As we wind down the holiday season, there are still a few important seasonal stories worth sharing. One, in particular, has to do with a series of viral Christmas lights…
There is no denying that addictions continue to evolve as new generations emerge. And one of the latest dependencies concerns e-cigarettes and the habit of "vaping" among teenagers. Across the…
We all know what a powerful role the media plays in our lives. From the time we are children up until adulthood, cinematic stars are often branded as heroes and…
Cocaine has been flagged as an extremely dangerous narcotic for generations now. But according to new research, this stimulant may now be causing more havoc than ever. Per The National Center for…