Drug Overdose Deaths Reach Record-Breaking Levels in 2021
The United States is in the midst of a fentanyl crisis. Drug overdose deaths reached record-breaking levels in 2021, with a surge in deaths involving fentanyl and methamphetamine. The nation…
The United States is in the midst of a fentanyl crisis. Drug overdose deaths reached record-breaking levels in 2021, with a surge in deaths involving fentanyl and methamphetamine. The nation…
Recently, we ran across some headlines from the east coast that were rather encouraging when it comes to overcoming dependencies. Out in cities like East Providence, Rhode Island and Fall…
If you want to know about the massive impact of America's opioid addiction epidemic, look no further than the latest headlines from CNN. In a glaring front page story, the…
The website Crunchbase is well known for covering hot startup businesses before they hit it big. And this month they've turned their attention to the recovery, with a wave of…
Though we may not realize it, verbal memory is something we access on a daily basis. This is the part of our brain used to recall the words and languages used…
There have been some interesting happenings within the California Penal System over the past couple of weeks. In news that was recently broken by the Sacramento-based outlet Mercury News, it was…
When looking into the devastation of something like America's opioid addiction crisis, researchers often try to identify trends and preventative measures that can help reduce the amount of dependencies. Well,…
For the record, illegal street drugs are always dangerous. Many times you are not sure of the compound mixtures you are getting and there is always the risk of a…
As cannabis related products become more widely available across the United States, there is a growing concern about an increase in dependencies. Despite a common perception that marijuana is not…
We all know about viral trends that pop up on social media and attract attention for short windows of time. Well, interestingly enough, this year has brought about quite a…
Finishing your studies and gaining a diploma is an accomplishment all in itself. But being able to do that after having beaten an addiction is something even more notable. Seeing…
If you've been following our blogs, then you're well aware about the spike of U.S. alcoholism since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Sadly that is now a proven fact and…
We all know about Summer Reading Lists, as this upcoming season is one of the most popular times for book purchases. Publishers are certainly aware of this too, which is…
In our home state of California, the region of San Diego has been hit especially hard by the opioid addiction crisis. Tragically, their county saw a 202 percent increase in overdose deaths…
Whether you've been touched by addiction directly or have a close friend or family member who has, outlets are incredibly important in expressing the pain of the experience. And while…
Technology is certainly moving forward at a rapid pace. While smartphones are still just as popular as ever, "wearables" are also becoming quite trendy with tech consumers. These can include…
We've certainly shared lots of statistics about America's deadly opioid epidemic over the past few years. But it is always interesting (and worthwhile) to dig into the data a little bit…
Hollywood is certainly an interesting business. Telling emotional stories through films and television is definitely part of the equation, but so is turning a profit. And when you keep that…
Last year we wrote about the launch of a new sober dating app called Loosid, which seemed primed for success. Well now 15 months later, it has proven to be…
COVID-19 has undoubtedly been an extremely stressful time for all Americans. But it has been especially hard on the 20-somethings and college students across the country; creating intense disruptions to their…
President Joe Biden made some important political moves this past month in an effort to combat the nation's opioid addiction crisis. From the Oval Office, he signed new legislation that would…
There are some interesting trends that emerged during these past 15 months of the COVID-19 pandemic. Behaviors changed dramatically, due to quarantines and social distancing regulations (including an increase in substance…
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…
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…