AA Members Face Struggles During COVID-19
Lately, we've been sharing info about major recovery organizations and the struggles they've been facing during COVID-19. Well, that same sentiment carries over into one of the biggest brands out…
Lately, we've been sharing info about major recovery organizations and the struggles they've been facing during COVID-19. Well, that same sentiment carries over into one of the biggest brands out…
For months, we've been discussing the rise in U.S. addictions since the breakout of the COVID-19 pandemic. Quarantines, job losses and other stressors have significantly impacted Americans; driving them to use in…
We are always excited when we hear that major, recognized institutions are taking time to research addictions. And this past week, one of the most distinguished universities in the country…
Summer has officially arrived and, although the majority of the U.S. is still working through COVID-19 lockdowns, there are still opportunities for road trips and vacations. A popular pastime in…
This past week, Yahoo News published a lengthy article highlighting a powerful, new opioid that could threaten the lives of millions of Americans. The narcotic is so dangerous, in fact, that the FBI has…
Recently, we shared a story about just how bad the recovery industry has been impacted by the COVID-19 (or coronavirus) pandemic. Due to quarantines and other hindrances, admissions to sober living homes…
This past week, we ran across an interesting New York Times article that offered a detailed look into the damage that the COVID-19 pandemic has caused to cocaine trafficking. In fact because of…
Recently, Yahoo News covered an important topic that chronic drinkers (and their loved ones) should be aware of. It concerns alcohol-related brain damage (also known as ARBD). Not always called out, this is a…
We always welcome new approaches when it comes to analyzing addictions. And sometimes the ones that initially sound the most unconventional end up making the most sense. Case in point: …
As we all know, COVID-19 and the events of the past several months have had a severe impact on the economy. Businesses have been forced to close, employees have been…
As we all know, the recovery industry is rooted in health and wellness. The ultimate goal of sobriety is to live a longer life. Well now, more evidence has emerged…
We always appreciate high-profile influencers speaking out on behalf of recovery. And you can't much higher profile than England's Duchess of Cambridge, namely Kate Middleton. The royal princess recently participated in…
It may seem hard to believe in the moment, but could there actually be some positive effects coming out of COVID-19? According to the UN Office on Drugs and Crime,…
You've heard us say many times that addiction does not play favorites. It can strike a successful executive just as easily as someone who is homeless or unemployed. And a…
We know there are lots of important news stories happening across the country right now and we've certainly done our best to cover them from a recovery perspective. But, we…
2020 has certainly shaped up to be an eventful year. For the past three months, Americans have had to change their lifestyle because of the COVID-19 pandemic. And now there…
During the time of quarantines and social distancing, we do like to recommend good reads that can educate our follower base about addiction. One such example is the newly released…
There is no denying that marijuana is much more acceptable today than it was a few short decades ago. But it is important to note that the drug itself has evolved and…
Over these past few weeks, we've talked a lot about the COVID-19 pandemic and the damage it is causing for people battling addictions. But what about those who are living…
We can never express how proud we are to be part of the recovery industry. Not only for the great work our peers do to save lives, but also how…
For the past few years, there have been ongoing debates about whether people can become dependent on vaping and e-cigarettes. These devices certainly cause damage (as we've documented in our…
Thanks to COVID-19, it is a very different world today than it was three months ago. Gone are the intimate one-on-one therapy sessions and conversations. In their place are Zoom chats…
We all know that addictions know no bounds. They can consume people of every color, religion, gender and then some. But data points have shown that certain minority communities may…
Since the COVID-19 (or coronavirus) pandemic broke out in March, many in the recovery world have wondered: Will this situation lead to a spike in addiction cases? And while no definitive stats have…