The Family Dynamics Of Addiction
"Tough love" is a phrase that is often associated with addiction, particularly when it comes…
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De-Stigmatizing Addictions Among Minority Groups
Recently, some articles were published surrounding the tragic death of George Floyd and his reliance to painkillers.…
The Importance Of Alcohol Awareness Month
April has arrived, which signifies positive happenings like Spring, Easter and Passover. But there is…
Protecting Children From Addictions
The best way to overcome an addiction is to never fall prey to one in…
Cannabis Addiction Risks For Teens
There are often many debates about the addictive nature of cannabis. Now that it has become…
Understanding The Depths Of Gambling Addictions
We all know that gambling addictions can take people to some very dark places. But sometimes…
2020 Alcoholism Trends
Throughout last year and the COVID-19 pandemic, we mentioned how alcohol sales were spiking and drinking habits…
Sober Bars Are Rising In Popularity
On the surface, it seems impossible to envision a "bar" without alcohol. Traditionally, they have…
Latinos Facing New Addiction Challenges
America's opioid addiction crisis has ravaged the country, claiming hundreds of thousands of lives. But…
Drunk Driving Tech Gains Public Support
A few months back, we discussed some new legislation that would aim to reduce the…
Addictions In The Startup World
In the past, we've touched on many industries that face addiction hardships. The construction field,…
California Legislators Push For More Fentanyl Regulations
If you've been following our blogs, then you are well aware about the increasing havoc…
Regulating 'Alcoholic Consumables'
It is worth noting that alcoholism can be fueled by actions that go far beyond…
Indiana Kicks Off Aggressive Addiction Awareness Campaign
We often look to other states for inspiration when it comes to promoting recovery. And…
New Study Links Opioid Abuse With Student Suicides
Addictions can lead to many bad things. And one of the worst repercussions of a…
Recognizing Black Balloon Day In 2021
Every year on March 6, regions around the country commemorate the lives that have been…
How To Date Someone In Recovery
We often write our blogs speaking to people who may have gone through an addiction.…
Entering Recovery As A Couple
It's an interesting scenario and one that is certainly unconventional for our industry. But we…
Former NHL Star Becomes Outspoken Recovery Advocate
Amid all of the discouraging headlines about pandemics and financial woes, it is nice to…
New USC Study Analyzes Relapse Trends
Relapsing is, of course, the biggest danger after completing a recovery program. Scientific institutions have studied…
Snapchat Called Out For Illegal Drug Transactions
A few weeks back, we published an article about dependencies and social media. Specifically, how…
New Article Addresses Gambling Addictions Within The Asian American Community
Gambling addiction is a hardship experienced by millions of people across the U.S. And a recent…
How Social Media Inhibits Sobriety
Social media channels like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram can certainly serve a lot of good when it comes…
When Opioid Addictions Turn Violent
This week, an alarming story made national headlines. It signified a dangerous (and often undiscussed)…
Movies And Films Called Out For Addiction Inaccuracies
The topic of addiction is certainly no stranger to Hollywood films and TV shows. It…
NPR Calls Out 'Ethical Recovery Crisis'
We've reported many times about recovery facilities that follow unscrupulous practices. It is a sad…
'California Sober' Becomes New Trend
There are, of course, different levels of sobriety. Some people never touch drugs, but do…
Consulting Group Accused Of Furthering America's Opioid Crisis
In all honesty, there is no primary culprit behind the opioid addiction crisis that has plagued…
Opioid Overdoses Rose By 29% Last Year
As we enter the second month of 2021, new data is finally coming back about…
SoCal Hospitals Reporting A Wave Of Liver Disease Diagnoses
Alcoholism amid COVID-19 is a very real issue and tangible data continues to roll in, proving just how…
