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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 there; namely Alcoholics Anonymous. The Washington Post recently published an article detailing the challenges for AA and...
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 larger quantities. Interestingly, some data has shown that rural communities are the most impacted by...
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 released some very interesting information on the subject. Via their edu website, Harvard Medical School shared a...
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 our home region of Southern California is boating, which is still very much allowed via...
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 issued an official warning about it. The drug in question is called Dsuvia (which is described as a...
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 quarantines, interruptions and border lockdowns, the situation has now been dubbed the great coca crash...
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 very real condition that can lead to permanent memory impairment, cognitive issues and behavioral changes. The...
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: a recent viral article on the subject, which compares the experience to happenings within the...
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 laid off and several industries have been sent into financial turmoil. Truth be told, many...
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 emphasizing the importance of clean living. In fact, The American Cancer Society has now gone on...
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 a Zoom chat, where she advocated for more treatment centers around the globe. The Duchess actually...
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, the answer is yes. Data they shared with The Financial Times shows the national quarantines...
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 recent article from the American Bar Association Journal makes a point to highlight that fact. The...
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 are ongoing injustices, citywide curfews and emotional trauma circulating throughout the country. This is a...
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 memoir Hollywood Park by musician Mikel Jollett. It is a deeply personal account of his battles...
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 new strains have emerged with a much stronger potency than years before. In fact, some...
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 with dependent people? That is certainly a very real scenario as well and one that...
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 they carry it out. Another great example of that was shared across local news sites...
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 blogs) and, in our opinion, are wreaking havoc among younger Americans. But there hasn't been...
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 and FaceTime calls. So, it makes sense that people in the recovery field should prepare...
