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It's hard to believe that we're now close to a year of home quarantining. The COVID-19 health pandemic drastically changed the way our world operates and the recovery industry, in particular, underwent a dramatic shift. Gone are the in-person meetings and intimate connections. In their place...
If you were to ask us, star power does actually matter when it comes to publicizing addiction issues. When high-profile actors attach themselves to a project related to recovery, it creates a lot of added attention (and hopefully brings the topics we cover to the...
NBC News recently published an important article about America's prison systems and how, for people suffering from addictions, they can be a very dangerous place. This actually ties in to a recent decriminalization law passed in Oregon, which would send people caught with small amounts...
If you've followed our blogs, then you know we've covered the vaping topic many times. E-cigarettes have been proven to do serious damage to the lungs and can be highly addictive; per recent research reports. Now, though, the trend is being declared a full-blown epidemic...
Understanding addiction from a geographic perspective can be quite interesting and actually educate how recovery programs should be implemented in certain states. And this is actually a topic that researchers have recently been delving into. One new finding shows a large spike in fentanyl overdoses across...
In recent months, we've brought up the risks associated with benzodiazepines (or "benzos," for short). But there are many drugs that fall into that category; with one particular strain making headlines, as of late. Klonopin is an extremely popular med in that family, often prescribed to treat...
Addictions can bring about some truly heartbreaking scenarios. And one of the worst ones of all is when a child is hurt because of a parents' dependency. An example of this happened just last week in our home state of California; ultimately leading to a...
Recently, noted outlet The Guardian published an insightful article about sobriety trends and how dates on a calendar do not have to mean the end of alcohol abstinence. Their piece referenced the popular Sober October movement that just ended on the 31st. For many, starting a new...
As we enter the eighth month of the COVID-19 pandemic within the United States, it is always helpful to look at new, refreshed statistics. Previously, researchers were able to draw strong links between addiction and contracting the disease. But now, those rates are increasing; as are...
At Valley Recovery Center, we cater specifically to men in our sober living homes. But that doesn't mean we can't draw inspiration from things happening within the "Mommy Culture." On that note, a new virtual Sober Mom Squad has emerged among women throughout the U.S., helping...
Is there a perfect solution for overcoming addictions? Unfortunately, no. But there are many methods that have proved to be successful; some conventional, some a little less conventional. In the latter category, Mind-Body Medicine is often a topic that comes up. This consists of treatments like...
When it comes to addictions, prescription dependencies can be difficult to classify. Often times, they start innocently (and for a legitimate purpose) if a person is recovering from surgery or intense pain. And these types of drugs are often thought of differently, since they come...
With presidential politics top of mind, many news sites are doing some evaluations of the past four years. Since Donald Trump took office, he's made many promises and faced numerous challenges. One vow from his administration was to combat the nation's deadly opioid addiction epidemic and...
We know that alcoholism can lead to bad behavior. People who binge drink or consume excessive portions of alcohol can often become violent and cause fatalities when they get behind the wheel. So to help combat that, lawmakers in the United Kingdom are implementing a...
We all know that computer technology is advancing on a daily basis. One major area of development is machine learning, which is also classified as A.I. (or "artificial intelligence"). Anyone who uses a social media network or a website is already exposed to this, as feeds and...
We all know that addictions have a significant ripple effect. Not only do they impact the people using, they can also wreak havoc on their families and friends. That pain is intensified even more when the loved one passes away because of their dependency. To...
Without a doubt, one of the most high-profile stories surrounding the nation's opioid crisis has been the billion dollar lawsuit filed against Purdue Pharma, the maker of OxyContin. Prosecutors charged that the pharmaceutical giant had a significant role in addiction epidemic, which has led to hundreds...
With more time quarantined at home, now is a good opportunity to invest in helpful reading materials. And one new book does a great job of exploring America's opioid crisis and the rise in prescription medication addictions. Titled White Market Drugs, it covers this trend...
It's safe to say that every person in this country has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. It doesn't matter what religion you are, what your ethnic background is or even how wealthy you may be. And on that final note, it is interesting to call...
Over the past decade, opioid addictions have run rampant across the world (particularly within the United States). And in that time, researchers, scientists and medical professionals have all struggled to find an easy answer to help curb the crisis. Interestingly, one new option in the...
