We often think of the website Yelp for reviews on restaurants or even retail businesses. But can it also be an accurate judge of whether or not a recovery facility…
When examining life threatening addictions, "out of the box" treatment methods are often required; particularly for those who have had little success with traditional recovery tactics. And sometimes, it's those…
We all know that alcoholism and excessive drinking can lead to long term health problems. Typically issues can occur within the liver, but new research is showing that there could…
As a new year approaches and seasons of sports begin getting planned out, it is common for rules and regulations to get adjusted for the changing times. And that is…
When you think of recovery, the common themes that pop up are are drug and alcohol dependencies. And (rightly so) there are a good amount of facilities equipped to assist…
As the big 2020 presidential election draws closer, you can bet that addiction and the country's opioid crisis will be hot topics for the national stage. And not surprisingly, they're…
We have most certainly warned about the dangers of kratom before on our blog pages. It has been shown to be addictive and can have long lasting effects on the…
Sadly, America's opioid crisis appears to be getting more dangerous at every turn. As the epidemic progresses, more and more lethal painkiller strains are hitting the streets and putting people…
There is no denying that opioids can cloud a person's judgement. They can also create a serious impairment if you choose to get behind the wheel. But for law enforcement,…
It's no secret that addiction is commonplace within the entertainment industry. For decades, actors and actresses have dealt with drug issues, alcoholism and many other difficult dependencies. But in Hollywood…
We all know that the holidays are a time of joy and celebration. But with those celebrations can come alcoholic indulgences and even substance abuse. That, in itself, is a…
Music therapy has proven to be quite successful when it comes to conquering an addiction. In fact, it's a practice that we implement at Valley Recovery Center. But over in…
Over the years, there have been a wide variety of Public Service Announcements (or PSAs) focused on the dangers of addiction. Many use unconventional tactics to get their message across,…
We've often heard the term "gateway drug," in reference to addiction and the path to hard narcotics. And, interestingly enough, the same can be said with other types of dependencies.…
Every now and then, we'll run across an addition story in an unlikely place. This month, it happened to be in the pages of Fortune. The famed money mag addressed…
As marijuana and cannabis use becomes more accepted by the mainstream, it is important to note that there are still risks associated with the drug. Smoking it, for example, can…
Any doubts about the dangers of vaping should most certainly be squashed after hearing about this national story coming out of Detroit. Tragically, a 17-year-old Michigan boy had to receive…
There are always technological advancement happening within our industry, some more noteworthy than others. This month, however, a pretty a large step forward was announced. The concept was so revolutionary,…
It is no secret that addictions often rear their ugly heads within the world of professional sports. Injuries can easily lead to painkiller prescriptions and ultimately, a damaging habit. And…
You've heard us say before that addictions can strike anyone. But are there people in certain industries who are more at risk? Truth be told, the answer is yes; particularly…
This past October, the Drug Enforcement Association (or DEA) implemented its annual anti-addiction initiative titled National Drug Take Back Day. Its purpose is to encourage anyone with excess prescription meds…
Halloween was obviously a trendy topic over the past few weeks and, interestingly enough, there was a viral story that emerged about it which touched upon addiction. Over in Centreville…
We always like to see encouraging recovery stories pop up in unconventional locations. The Financial Times, for example, is not a place where you'd expect to hear about people beating…
Obviously, America is in the midst of a major opioid crisis. But when you think about it, pain issues are common across the globe. So why are people becoming addicted…
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