If you've followed our blogs, then you know we've covered the vaping topic many times. E-cigarettes have been proven to do serious damage to the lungs and can be highly…
Understanding addiction from a geographic perspective can be quite interesting and actually educate how recovery programs should be implemented in certain states. And this is actually a topic that researchers…
Addictions can bring about some truly heartbreaking scenarios. And one of the worst ones of all is when a child is hurt because of a parents' dependency. An example of…
It's a scary thought, but you can actually die after one session of heavy drinking. Fatal alcohol poisoning is a very real occurrence and one that, tragically, happens a lot…
As we enter the eighth month of the COVID-19 pandemic within the United States, it is always helpful to look at new, refreshed statistics. Previously, researchers were able to draw strong…
It has already been a very eventful November, with high-profile elections and new laws implemented across the country. One particular legalization that has made major headlines happened in Oregon. Thanks…
At Valley Recovery Center, we cater specifically to men in our sober living homes. But that doesn't mean we can't draw inspiration from things happening within the "Mommy Culture." On that…
Is there a perfect solution for overcoming addictions? Unfortunately, no. But there are many methods that have proved to be successful; some conventional, some a little less conventional. In the…
With presidential politics top of mind, many news sites are doing some evaluations of the past four years. Since Donald Trump took office, he's made many promises and faced numerous…
We know that alcoholism can lead to bad behavior. People who binge drink or consume excessive portions of alcohol can often become violent and cause fatalities when they get behind…
We all know that computer technology is advancing on a daily basis. One major area of development is machine learning, which is also classified as A.I. (or "artificial intelligence"). Anyone who uses…
We all know that addictions have a significant ripple effect. Not only do they impact the people using, they can also wreak havoc on their families and friends. That pain…
Without a doubt, one of the most high-profile stories surrounding the nation's opioid crisis has been the billion dollar lawsuit filed against Purdue Pharma, the maker of OxyContin. Prosecutors charged that…
With more time quarantined at home, now is a good opportunity to invest in helpful reading materials. And one new book does a great job of exploring America's opioid crisis…
It's safe to say that every person in this country has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. It doesn't matter what religion you are, what your ethnic background is or even…
Over the past decade, opioid addictions have run rampant across the world (particularly within the United States). And in that time, researchers, scientists and medical professionals have all struggled to…
Is there a perfect model for how a government should treat dependency issues? The answer, of course, is no, but there are several countries that are coming close and receiving…
Election season is upon us and, while most of the attention is being focused on the presidential race, there are several smaller initiatives that are worth noting. In Oregon, for…
Resilience has become a major tool for people dealing with the challenges of 2020. Sure, COVID-19 and homebound quarantines have made it more difficult to keep up with previous routines. But people…
Clearly we are living in an stressful time. With the COVID-19 pandemic, political turmoil, raging wildfires and more, it is not surprising to hear that more people are turning anti-anxiety medications…
First and foremost, we want to call out all of the amazing work that America's health workers are doing amid the COVID-19 health pandemic. But, as we all know, addiction has…
As you may recall, last month signified National Recovery Month; which, of course, is a very important movement. Now that trend is continuing with another theme that can hopefully reduce…
U.S. politics are certainly in the midst of an explosive time. But beyond the debates and strife between the parties, we did want to call out a movement that the Office…
We are always encouraged when we read positive news within the addiction realm (especially considering all of the tragic stories that have emerged since the onset of COVID-19). And this past…
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