With the 2020 presidential campaign on the horizon, many potential candidates are getting vocal about key issues. Indiana mayor Pete Buttigieg has been grabbing several headlines with his liberal policies,…
There are many times at Valley Recovery Center where we receive calls from people who are addicted and in need. Then, there are other times (a good portion, in fact)…
If you've been following Super Bowl commercials or even the highlighted items in your local grocery store, then you're probably aware of the enormous popularity of sparkling water. Brands like…
There is no doubt that "vaping" is one of the newest addiction trends to emerge over the past decade. But exactly how dangerous are the long term effects? That is…
We all know about the tremendous damage that painkillers can have on someone battling a dependency. But imagine how much more it can be magnified when you involve other substances.…
Previously, we discussed a medication making major strides in combating the country's opioid crisis. Named buprenorphine, it has become a powerful agent in helping ween people off their addictions; particularly…
We've mentioned many times before how an outlet like social media can make a huge difference in the world of recovery. And as a recent Good Morning America segment proved,…
Of course we all know that substance abuse creates serious health risks, can tear apart families and costs people their livelihood. But there are lesser known ripple effects that are…
Just how deadly is the synthetic opioid fentanyl? It has wreaked so much havoc across the U.S. that the Pentagon and Department of Homeland Security reportedly considered classifying it as…
If you've been following our blogs, then you know we've been discussing the e-cigarette company Juul Laboratories for some time now. One of the leaders associated with the "vaping" craze,…
Over the past several months, more and more lawsuits have been emerging regarding the country's opioid crisis. Several manufacturers have been targeted, as have prominent doctors and medical organizations. Now…
For the past several years, America's opioid epidemic has led to a series of discouraging headlines concerning the state of addiction. But this week, there was a positive story to…
Unfortunately, we have entered a brand new era with the country's crippling opioid crisis and as such, new aggressive measures are being taken to combat it. Whether it's the way…
With heroin overdoses on the rise, many health officials have sought out unconventional measures to reduce fatalities within their districts. Interestingly, New Jersey appears to be leading the pack; with…
Truth be told, the latest headline story we ran across on The New York Times website can be viewed as both tragic and inspiring. It concerns a heavily populated elementary…
In previous blogs, we have written about workers' unions that have taken stands against addiction. The construction field, for example, is plagued with painkiller dependencies, which has led industry leaders…
As we probably all know, addiction can lead to extreme vulnerability for many people. For those battling a dependency and their families, an easy "miracle cure" can often offer a…
For those of us based in Los Angeles, the local homeless crisis is a bitter reality. Tents cover busy streets across downtown, freeway underpasses are filled with encampments and in…
If you've been paying attention to local billboards and YouTube ads, then you're probably aware of the new high-profile HBO series Euphoria. Co-produced by superstar rapper Drake, it is actually…
As you're probably well aware, teenage vaping has become a major issue across the U.S. The new trend has become particularly popular at public high schools, where kids from 9th…
It's hard to imagine how many talented artists have lost their lives to addiction. Whether it's a musician like Prince, a young actor like Heath Ledger, or an icon like…
If you've followed our blogs, then you know that we've covered the ugly underworld of the dark web before. This uncharted region of the internet is a hotspot for online…
If you've been following the news, then you're probably aware that the state of Ohio has been one of the hardest hit regions from the opioid crisis. Overdoses and dependency…
Traditionally, the summer is a time when "partying" temptations rear their ugly head. There's beer-filled BBQs, cocktails by the beach and a host of other noteworthy activities that could expose…
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