Read more about the article ‘Recovery On Demand’ Is Gaining Notoriety
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‘Recovery On Demand’ Is Gaining Notoriety

Up in the northern part of California, an interesting movement is taking place. Oakland-based Highland Hospital has been garnering national headlines for its revolutionary approach to treating people battling opioid addictions. Executives…

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Read more about the article America Is Drinking More Alcohol
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America Is Drinking More Alcohol

Trends can be an interesting thing to follow when it comes to addiction. When certain habits shift on a national scale, not only is it cause for concern; it also…

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When Will The Opioid Crisis Reach Its ‘Peak?’

For a major part of this decade, Americans across the country have been ravaged by opioid addiction. Each year, we hear about increases in overdoses, incarcerations and fatalities related to…

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Read more about the article Exercise Being Used As Tool To Beat Cocaine Addiction
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Exercise Being Used As Tool To Beat Cocaine Addiction

There is no denying that every dependency is entirely unique and should be fought off using different methods. Cocaine, for example, is a highly addictive stimulant which many researchers have…

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Local Native Americans ‘Walk For Sobriety’

Up in the northern California city of Richmond, an exciting movement took place last month. Neighbors, friends and community members united to spread the word about addiction within the Native American community. To…

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‘Wearables’ Cannot Prevent An Overdose

Modern technology can serve many purposes. And one of the more surprising uses we've been hearing about concerns popular "wearable" devices, such as the Apple Watch or the Fitbit. Apparently these gadgets are…

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Read more about the article HIV Outbreak Tied To Opioid Abuse
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HIV Outbreak Tied To Opioid Abuse

There have always been links between HIV and intravenous drug use. Addiction cravings can lead to many bad decisions, which often times include sharing dirty needles. Now with the rise…

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Read more about the article States Now Helping With Free Recovery Treatment
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States Now Helping With Free Recovery Treatment

For many, getting into a good sobriety program is easier said than done. Besides having to bob and weave through fraudulent practices, there is also the very real problem of…

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Read more about the article Opioid Prescriptions May Not Be Slowing Down
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Opioid Prescriptions May Not Be Slowing Down

Though we see dozens of news stories, documentaries and political ramblings about America's opioid crisis, one question (above all) deserves to be raised. Are these drugs being distributed less across…

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New Campaign Aims To Help Addicted Vets

The opioid crisis is certainly wreaking havoc across all segments of America's population. And one group that has been hit particularly hard are military veterans. To help bring that issue to the…

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Read more about the article When ‘Weekend Drinking’ Becomes Alcoholism
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When ‘Weekend Drinking’ Becomes Alcoholism

One of the most difficult things a person can do is come to terms with their addiction. Denial is a big component in this equation, as is turning a blind…

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Addiction Treatment Ads Return To Google

If you've been following our blogs, then you're probably aware of the issues Google has been taking with the recovery industry. Clearly their intentions were good; but due to fraudulent…

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New Animation Campaign Promotes Addiction Awareness

With Comic-Con still fresh on people's minds, now actually seems like a good time to bring an innovative, adult-oriented animation campaign to the forefront. And a Illinois-based advertising agency is doing just…

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Demi Lovato’s ‘Heartbreaking’ Relapse

Celebrity news outlets were buzzing this week with some disturbing news about recovery advocate Demi Lovato. Just months after publicly celebrating her sixth year of sobriety, the famed pop singer was…

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New Coffee Campaign Promotes Recovery

Recently, an independent coffee brand called Sober Joe began grinding beans for a very good cause. Launched and distributed by a former alcoholic, it has gone on to serve two important purposes.…

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Read more about the article More Young Alcoholics Diagnosed With Liver Disease
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More Young Alcoholics Diagnosed With Liver Disease

Typically when we think of an alcoholic succumbing to cirrhosis of the liver, it is after decades of abuse. But some newly released data is pointing to a change in…

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The Power Of Recovery Mountain Expeditions

There is certainly a sense of accomplishment and serenity that occurs when you trek to the top of a steep mountain. And interestingly enough, a recovery program in Colorado is…

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Read more about the article Grandparents: The ‘Unsung Heroes’ Of Opioid Crisis
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Grandparents: The ‘Unsung Heroes’ Of Opioid Crisis

Over the past year, we've published several articles about how the opioid addiction crisis is ripping American families apart. And within all that turmoil, there has been one segment of…

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CNN Profiles Recovery Success Story

With so much bad news circulating about overdoses and the opioid epidemic, we were happy to see a major outlet take time out to share some positivity. CNN offered a…

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Read more about the article More Brain Injuries Linked To Alcohol Abuse
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More Brain Injuries Linked To Alcohol Abuse

Now here is some research worth spreading around. According to new data coming out of Scotland, brain damage related to drinking is at all-time high. Now the interesting thing here…

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Addiction PSA’s Featured In Popular New Shows

By the looks of things, addiction is becoming a hot topic within the Hollywood backlots. Several new shows across networks like HBO and Netflix are touching upon the issue, with dramatic hard-hitting stories. But…

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