Read more about the article How Employers Are Confronting Addiction
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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:…

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Read more about the article Alcoholism Risks In Your 20s and 30s
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Alcoholism Risks In Your 20s and 30s

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…

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Read more about the article New Meth Addiction Treatment Shows Promise
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New Meth Addiction Treatment Shows Promise

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…

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Read more about the article Recovery Clinics Now Receiving COVID Vaccines
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Recovery Clinics Now Receiving COVID Vaccines

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…

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Maine Breaks Record For Overdose Deaths

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…

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Read more about the article A Very Different Dry January
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A Very Different Dry January

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…

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Orange County California Hit Hard With Addictions

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…

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Read more about the article What Is The Recovery Industry’s ‘New Normal’ In 2021?
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What Is The Recovery Industry’s ‘New Normal’ In 2021?

"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…

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Read more about the article Musicians Are Facing Addiction Challenges During COVID-19
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Musicians Are Facing Addiction Challenges During COVID-19

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,…

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Read more about the article Certain Recovery Patients May Get COVID-19 Vaccines Soon
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Certain Recovery Patients May Get COVID-19 Vaccines Soon

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…

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Read more about the article Knitting Becomes New Recovery Tool
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Knitting Becomes New Recovery Tool

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…

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Read more about the article Walmart Facing Lawsuit Over Opioid Crisis
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Walmart Facing Lawsuit Over Opioid Crisis

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…

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Read more about the article Addiction, Mental Health And COVID-19
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Addiction, Mental Health And COVID-19

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…

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Read more about the article Scientists Explore The ‘Wants’ And ‘Needs’ Of Addiction
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Scientists Explore The ‘Wants’ And ‘Needs’ Of Addiction

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…

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Read more about the article Recognizing National Impaired Driving Month
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Recognizing National Impaired Driving Month

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…

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Psychedelic Dependencies Rising Within The Military

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…

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How Will Recovery Look As We Enter 2021?

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;…

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Read more about the article Non-Fatal Overdoses Are Rising Among Teens
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Non-Fatal Overdoses Are Rising Among Teens

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…

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Day Trader Warns Of Addiction Risks

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…

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Read more about the article Holiday Sobriety Tips
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Holiday Sobriety Tips

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…

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New Regulations Impact Children’s Opioid Use

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…

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