Read more about the article Non-Opioid Painkillers May Be Coming Soon
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Non-Opioid Painkillers May Be Coming Soon

America's addiction crisis got some positive news this week after federal officials revealed that they are working to get non-opioid painkillers onto the market in the very near future. As…

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Read more about the article Gambling Addiction On The Rise Among Veterans
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Gambling Addiction On The Rise Among Veterans

Dependencies on gambling are currently running rampant throughout the country. But one sect of the population that has not gotten a lot of attention are people who are in the…

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New Sober Dating Site Gains Momentum

These days, if you're looking for love online there are plenty of avenues to explore. Matchmaking sites can focus on everything from race, to religion, to sexual orientations. But what…

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Read more about the article ‘Forbes’ Explores Addiction And Gender
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‘Forbes’ Explores Addiction And Gender

This March, Forbes Magazine offered a different twist to the stories emerging about Women's History Month. Their focus was on addiction and how it can just as easily happen to a woman as…

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How Native American Tribes Are Addressing Addiction

Recently, we ran across a story on VICE.com that attracted our attention. In a homepage expose, the news site shared a video and opinion piece about the Native American Penobscot Nation and how they…

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Dentists Warned About Overdose Risks

In previous blogs, we shared some alarming stats about opioid addictions and the dental industry. Though doctors get most of the attention when it comes to painkiller prescriptions, it is…

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The Death Penalty For Drug Traffickers?

There is no doubt that Donald Trump is becoming one of history's most controversial presidents when it comes to addiction. Elected amid the devastating opioid epidemic, he has faced his fair share…

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More Alarming Opioid Stats Released

Nobody likes to hear bad news, but sometimes it's important because it can offer a reality check and alert people to a legitimate problem. Now we all know that the…

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Read more about the article New Penalties May Be Coming For Marijuana Impaired Drivers
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New Penalties May Be Coming For Marijuana Impaired Drivers

California is known for having some pretty harsh DUI laws, and rightfully so. Drinking and driving can cost you tens of thousands of dollars, a stint in jail and the…

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The Dangerous Link Between Addiction And Sex Trafficking

There are many upsetting stories happening right now in the world of addiction. Stories that people may not like to face, but are still important to broadcast to the world.…

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Read more about the article Santa Barbara Reportedly Sees Nine Overdoses In One Night
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Santa Barbara Reportedly Sees Nine Overdoses In One Night

If you think America's opioid epidemic isn't a California problem, think again. Last Thursday, our backyard neighbor Santa Barbara saw a tremendous spike in overdose admissions at their local hospitals. Nine college…

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Read more about the article Alcoholism Linked To Early Onset Dementia
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Alcoholism Linked To Early Onset Dementia

Like all of us, you've probably heard that alcohol can destroy brain cells and do long-term permanent damage to the body. But now, there is scientific evidence that takes those…

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#DryJanuary Becomes Viral Trend

Making resolutions is a big part of the new year's experience. And this month, a recovery themed one is beginning to go viral across several social media sites. Using the…

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Mental Health and Substance Abuse

Co-Occurring Disorders and Substance Abuse  If you have a mix of mental health issues like anxiety, depression, or bipolar disorder and also suffer from substance abuse, it is defined as…

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Internet & Computer Addiction

Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment While time spent online can be hugely productive, compulsive Internet use can interfere with daily life, work, and relationships. When you feel more comfortable with your…

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