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We all know that there are people that can hide an addiction very well. And this certainly carries over to teenagers, who may have a serious problem without anyone in the family ever even realizing it. Understand that not always recognizing this does not make...
Consider this one important step forward in combatting America's opioid crisis. Last week a major milestone was achieved when the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (better known as the "FDA") approved the first high-dose nasal spray for reversing opioid overdoses. Dubbed Kloxxado, it contains 8 milligrams of naloxone and may...
Addiction is a national problem that, in truth, impacts every American. Yes there are emotional implications, especially if it concerns a friend or a close relative. But there are also financial implications, adding to U.S. inflation rates, rising hospital costs and a host of other...
It is always a tragic situation when addiction enters a family household. Parents' personalities can change dramatically when they use and, for the children in the home, this can be a confusing (and sometimes traumatic) experience. But as actor Dax Shepard recently told The TODAY Show, honesty can...
It's a sad fact. But just like any industry, recovery patients can often fall victim t0 harmful scams. It actually feels like a worse jab for people in our field because those in need of addiction treatment can be vulnerable and easy prey. Bad treatment...
Vaccines seem to be the talk of the town these days. Obviously, everyone is aware of the COVID-19 vaccinations that are getting distributed across the country. But what if a similar type of shot could "cure" people struggling from opioid addictions? As far fetched as...
It's one of the scariest trends to come out of the current addiction crisis. People fatally overdosing on drugs that are laced with dangerous substances like fentanyl. These are instances where a user thinks they're buying a standard batch of painkillers (or even cocaine), but...
These past few weeks, we've been talking a lot about President Joe Biden and the new White House administration. Another one of our blogs covered his specific stance on addictions and the opioid crisis, but there is also some indirect work to call out as well. Former...
Being able to overcome America's devastating opioid crisis is a monumental task. One president alone surely cannot do it, but their influence and administrative power can certainly help move things in a positive direction. So is our newly elected commander-in-chief, Joe Biden, taking a big...
April happens to be Autism Awareness Month, which seems like a perfect opportunity to share some new findings uncovered by The Atlantic. Traditionally, it is believed that those who suffer from autism (a developmental disorder that impairs the ability to communicate or interact) often shy away...
It is an interesting way to think of recovery. Imagine looking at sobriety like a muscle. Something that requires work outs and needs to be trained regularly. Well that's exactly what fitness influencer Mitchell Ashburn is doing and building thousands of social media followers along the...
Though the 2020 statistics aren't quite final yet, all indicators are pointing to a devastating year for addicted Americans. Fatal opioid overdoses, in fact, may have reached 90,000 during the previous 12 months span. That is a tremendous number and a possible 30 percent increase...
"Tough love" is a phrase that is often associated with addiction, particularly when it comes to families. Parents, brothers, sisters and beyond often choose to exercise estrangement as a coping mechanism for loved ones who are using. Other practices come into play as well, such...
Recently, some articles were published surrounding the tragic death of George Floyd and his reliance to painkillers. Sadly, Floyd suffered from addictions like a great majority of Americans do and the stigma around that has bled into the legal case for the man who took his life;...
April has arrived, which signifies positive happenings like Spring, Easter and Passover. But there is another important distinction to consider during these next 30 days and that's Alcohol Awareness Month. Every year during this time, advocacy organizations and treatment centers aim to bring more exposure to...
The best way to overcome an addiction is to never fall prey to one in the first place. Of course that's much easier said than done and there are plenty of extraneous factors that can lead people down the path of dependencies. But if there...
There are often many debates about the addictive nature of cannabis. Now that it has become legal in many states, advocates often praise its benefits; which tie back to pain and anxiety management. But other studies have shown it to be a gateway drug, particularly for...
We all know that gambling addictions can take people to some very dark places. But sometimes it's important to hear testimonials from people who have actually been through it and seen the other side. Noted Ohio publication The Columbus Dispatch recently did just that, dedicating a headline article...
America's opioid addiction crisis has ravaged the country, claiming hundreds of thousands of lives. But it is important to examine an epidemic like this a bit closer, exploring exactly who is being hit the hardest. Interestingly, new research data is showing that the U.S. Hispanic...
A few months back, we discussed some new legislation that would aim to reduce the amount of drunk driving deaths across the country. This concept incorporated a bit of tech and proved to be an interesting idea. The hope was that car manufacturers would begin...
