Read more about the article AA Members Face Struggles During COVID-19
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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…

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Read more about the article White House Launches ‘Community Toolbox’ Program To Combat Addictions
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White House Launches ‘Community Toolbox’ Program To Combat Addictions

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…

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Read more about the article Harvard Medical School Releases New Addiction Study
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Harvard Medical School Releases New Addiction Study

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…

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The Dangers Of ‘Drunk Boating’

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…

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Read more about the article FBI Warns Of Dangerous New Painkiller
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FBI Warns Of Dangerous New Painkiller

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…

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Read more about the article American Addiction Centers File For Bankruptcy
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American Addiction Centers File For Bankruptcy

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…

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Read more about the article Coco Crash Could Reshape Cocaine Trade
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Coco Crash Could Reshape Cocaine Trade

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…

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Read more about the article Understanding Alcohol-Related Brain Damage
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Understanding Alcohol-Related Brain Damage

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…

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Read more about the article Viral Addiction Analysis Offers Animal Kingdom Comparisons
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Viral Addiction Analysis Offers Animal Kingdom Comparisons

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: …

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Read more about the article Treatment Centers Face Financial Hurdles
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Treatment Centers Face Financial Hurdles

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…

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Read more about the article American Cancer Society Urges People To Cut Alcohol
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American Cancer Society Urges People To Cut Alcohol

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…

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Read more about the article Royal Family Members Speak Out About Addiction
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Royal Family Members Speak Out About Addiction

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…

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How Quarantining Has Disrupted The Drug Trade

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,…

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Read more about the article Addiction Risks For Attorneys During COVID-19
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Addiction Risks For Attorneys During COVID-19

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…

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Finding Sobriety Through Music

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…

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Read more about the article Maintaining Sobriety Through Challenging Times
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Maintaining Sobriety Through Challenging Times

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…

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Read more about the article Warning Issued For High Potency Marijuana
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Warning Issued For High Potency Marijuana

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…

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Read more about the article Quarantining With An Addict
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Quarantining With An Addict

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…

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Read more about the article New Tech May Measure Vaping Addictions
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New Tech May Measure Vaping Addictions

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…

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Read more about the article Virtual Training For Recovery Coaches
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Virtual Training For Recovery Coaches

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…

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Read more about the article Addiction Warning Issued To Minorities During COVID-19
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Addiction Warning Issued To Minorities During COVID-19

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…

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Read more about the article Calls To Addiction Centers Spike During COVID-19
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Calls To Addiction Centers Spike During COVID-19

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…

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