Anti-Vaping Lectures Added To Local Schools
We've talked many times before about the dangers of vaping, particularly when it comes to young people. Tragically, this new trend is now turning into an addiction problem and creating…
We've talked many times before about the dangers of vaping, particularly when it comes to young people. Tragically, this new trend is now turning into an addiction problem and creating…
We all know that alcohol consumption is commonplace amongst people across America. But just how much are people actually drinking during a given year? Truth be told, the stat is…
As natives of Southern California, we were very familiar with the face and persona of "Hollywood Superman." He was a fixture of the Chinese Theatre and often appeared on the…
It's hard to argue with data coming out of Harvard University. The famed Ivy League school is considered one of the best in the nation and the gold standard when…
We certainly hope everyone is enjoying 2020 so far. And, in what has now become a tradition, the first month of the year signifies a movement for recovery and sobriety.…
We always like to keep an eye on the articles that come out of U.S. News & World Report. Surprisingly, the national research site publishes a lot of interesting insights…
With the opioid crisis in full swing, it is not uncommon for once intact families to be completely torn apart. Whether it's a parent overdosing, a jail sentence or social…
We have mentioned many times before how the opioid crisis has a national ripple effect, which spreads far beyond the people using. Data has shown that the American economy has…
If you ever want to know about the virality of a particular substance, look no further than Google. The famed search engine offers some interesting analytics when it comes to…
In case you were unaware, addictions can be even more dangerous for those with developing brains. Teenagers, for example, can put themselves at great risk for brain damage if they…
Leave it to Silicon Valley to embrace unconventional "out of the box" trends when it comes to conquering addictions. The latest concept (which was recently covered on the Vox website)…
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…
We have all heard that the urge to use may increase during the holiday season. But if true, what is the real root of that problem? One prominent neuroscientist believes…
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…