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With the stressors and anxiety surrounding COVID-19, it makes sense for people to look for soothing hobbies to bide their time. And one such outlet has taken smartphone users by storm. That, of course, would be the colorful online casino apps; such as Jackpot Magic and Reel...
This past week, a number of high profile news outlets (including Yahoo Finance and The Wall Street Journal) published notable articles about the state of addiction in America. Of course COVID-19 plays a huge role in where we stand today, but these journalists believe that the the coronavirus effects...
We all know that music can have a tremendous impact on those going through recovery. In fact, we even have our own multi-instrumentalist on staff to help people at our facility achieve sobriety. But there is another emerging trend that takes this experience even further....
We know it may seem like a long way from now, but the COVID-19 health pandemic will end and people will eventually return to their normal routines. But when that day comes, what kind of long-lasting effects will this situation have had; particularly when it pertains to...
In the modern era, video games have become a popular pastime for teens, 20-somethings and beyond. In fact, a whole subculture now exists within the e-sports realm; where the country's best gamers compete in online tournaments and battles. That's all fine of course, except for that fact...
In the era of COVD-19 and quarantining, it is much harder to pick up on addiction cues happening within our networking circles. When you're in person, there can be easy-to-read signs that someone may be struggling (perhaps in their appearance or behavior). But with Zoom chats and...
Sadly, most of us within the recovery industry are expecting increased addiction numbers for 2020. With the quarantines, the stressors of COVID-19 and less access to treatment, it is very likely that dependencies will rise over these 12 months. But by how much is what...
September, as many of us are aware, is National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month. It during this time of the year that many messages, hashtags and blogs get highlighted to lend support for those who are struggling. It is also a time to celebrate people...
It's a sad fact, but addictions are still just as common among high school students as they ever were. And with issues like COVID-19 and universal quarantining, those habits may be on the rise in 2020. Mental health, of course, is a big contributor to teen...
We've all heard the saying that "a little sip of alcohol doesn't hurt anyone" and, often times, the phrase is applied to children. It is actually not that uncommon for a parent to let a juvenile "try out" a taste of beer or wine at...
It is hard to imagine companies using the COVID-19 health pandemic to their financial advantage. But according to a new article on the CNN website, several vaping manufacturers have done just that. Through giveaways and deceptive marketing techniques, brands like SCS Vape and Mamasan have been called out for exploitation. For the record,...
There is no denying that it will be a unique experience going back to school this fall. For high schoolers and college bound students, a large majority of classes will be remote and there are, of course, many new stressors with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic....
We've often warned about the dangers of fentanyl, but just how deadly is this synthetic opioid? Well during a recent press conference, U.S. Attorney General McGregor Scott addressed the topic head on. Speaking swiftly and directly, he emphasized that "just one pill can kill you." The northern California...
There is no denying that drinking has increased since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. But just how bad has it gotten and which areas have been impacted the most? Those are relevant questions and they actually triggered The National Institutes of Health to conduct a regional study...
On the outset, it sounds a little counter-intuitive. Using drugs like psychedelics to ween people off of other substances? Well, per a new article from CBS News and 60 Minutes, that is indeed a practice that is undergoing research. And it appears as though drugs like LSD...
The opioid addiction crisis has certainly not slowed down since the COVID-19 pandemic began. In fact, many statistics are showing that dependency problems have been rising over the past several months. And, in a move that many of us in the recovery community are concerned about, yet another...
There is no doubt that the coronavirus pandemic has become a major burden on Americans across the country. There are job losses, financial burdens and general anxiety about contracting a potentially fatal disease. One other huge stressor during this time has become caregiving, whether it is for...
The synthetic painkiller fentanyl has always carried great risk and is a major contributor to America's growing overdose rate. And this summer, apparently, it has wreaked some of its greatest havoc yet; at least when it comes to our home region of Southern California. An NBC affiliate out of...
Enablement is a term that is quite common with addictions. The idea that accessibility to your substance of choice is easy, tempting and readily available. And in states like Georgia, that is certainly the case when it comes to alcohol. Their governor, Brian Kemp, recently...
This past week, The New York Times published an informative article on the state of recovery during COVID-19. The key topic of the piece was telemedicine and how virtual treatment appears to be the way of the future (at least for now). In some ways, telemedicine shows definite promise; particularly for...
