How Employers Are Confronting Addiction
It is interesting, at times, to put yourself in the mindset of an business owner. Employee welfare is a key component of running a successful operation, which begs the question:…
It is interesting, at times, to put yourself in the mindset of an business owner. Employee welfare is a key component of running a successful operation, which begs the question:…
We all know how the body can change as you enter different phases of your life. And though you might not realize it, there are significant differences as you go…
It's a well known fact that methamphetamines are one of the hardest substances to recover from. These types of addictions wreak havoc on people and for years, the medical community has…
Our hometown of Los Angeles has been hit with its fair share of hardships over the past year. Not only is the city responsible for some of the nation's largest…
It's a point we mentioned in a previous blog and now it appears as though COVID-19 vaccinations are coming through for residents and employees of recovery facilities. Massachusetts actually made…
Just when you thought you'd heard the worst about 2020, another alarming stat has been released. According to new reports from the Portland Press Herald, the state of Maine has broken…
Over the years, we have been very excited to see the Dry January movement gain traction. Once a small social media trend, it is now covered in some of the largest publications…
Being a California-based treatment center, we try to be very aware of the addiction issues happening in our region. And in our direct vicinity of Orange County, California, drug and alcohol…
"Adapting" was most certainly one of the key terms flying around in 2020. With an unexpected pandemic and immediate quarantines, people were forced to pivot at a moment's notice; adapting…
If you've been following our blogs then you are well aware of the widespread addiction issues that have been happening throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Every region has chosen to deal…
Obviously, the COVID-19 health pandemic has affected everyone. But there are certain segments of population who appear to be more impacted than others. Those who work in the restaurant industry, for example,…
If you've been following the headlines, then you're well aware of the amazing medical breakthroughs that have happened regarding the COVID-19 vaccine. Essential workers across the country are already receiving treatments…
There are countless outlets that people can channel their energies into while overcoming an addiction. And one of the more interesting ones to emerge as of late, concerns fabric and…
There is no denying that 2020 will go on record as one of the most challenging years that anyone has ever experienced. Across the world, populations were ravaged by the…
In earlier blogs, we discussed some major lawsuits surrounding the nation's opioid addiction crisis. Big pharma companies like Purdue have been forced into bankruptcy over their alleged roles in furthering painkiller dependencies…
You are probably very aware of the term "perfect storm." Well, in the COVID-19 world we live in today, we are very much facing that type of an event. NBC…
It may be a little surprising to see just how deep some of the addiction research studies have gone. For years, scientists have been working to uncover why certain people…
December signifies quite a few important things in the world. Of course, it's the month of Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and New Year's Eve. But it's also universally recognized as National Impaired Driving Month, shining a…
Sadly, addictions are not that rare amongst people who serve. As we've mentioned before, issues like PTSD can lead to dependencies on substances like alcohol and drugs. Well now however, it appears…
In the past few weeks, America has gotten a mixture of both inspiring and disheartening news. On the positive side, it does sound like vaccines for COVID-19 will soon be arriving;…
When it comes to recovery, a very interesting place to gather research from is hospital ERs. It is here where doctors can tally what demographics of people are coming in…
It's not surprising to hear that stressful jobs can lead to dependencies. High pressure situations can drive people towards "coping mechanisms," which can often be drugs or alcohol. That, of…
As you can imagine, holiday sobriety is a hot topic right now. This is the time of year when many new temptations arise and the added stressors of COVID-19 quarantining certainly don't help. On…
Though you may not realize it, opioids (or painkillers) are prescribed to children much in the same way that they're prescribed to adults. If a teen is recovering from a…