For over 30 years now, April has held a special significance for those who have conquered (or are hoping to conquer) a drinking addiction. From now until the 30th, advocates…
We always keep our eye out for innovative sobriety tactics happening throughout the country. And this past week, Massachusetts made headlines for kicking off a revolutionary new recovery program within their prison…
This week may have marked a major victory for those who have been impacted by the country's opioid crisis. Per several major news sites, pharmaceutical behemoth Purdue Pharma has now agreed to settle…
If you're familiar with our practices at VRC, then you're well aware of the Art Therapy program we have in place and how it has helped countless alumni successfully complete their recovery journeys.…
Tragically, drug abuse can cause damage on multiple levels. We are all aware of the life threatening dangers of an overdose, but let's not forget about the tremendous physical toll…
Over the history of our blogs, we've explored many unconventional ways to overcome addictions. Whether it's wolf therapy, archery or what have you; a physical outlet can be a very…
It is nice to see recovery advocates take a stand on a local level. And in our home state of California, students from Fresno-based Roosevelt High School are sending out a clear…
They often say that public school teachers are on the front lines when it comes to issues plaguing American children. And in a recent survey, over 2,200 them admitted to…
With millions of viewers around the world, it's safe to say that the Ultimate Fighting Championship (aka the UFC) knows how to leave a lasting impact. And this month, company president Dana White is using…
This past week, you may have noticed a few extra black balloons in the sky (or at least on the news sites). That's because a special nationwide tribute was held…
We love hearing about communities banding together to help fight addiction. And over in Delaware, a strong movement has been taking place to bring awareness and support for the recovery…
What makes the synthetic opioid fentanyl so scary? The fact that just a small portion of it can cause tremendous damage. This past week in Westchester County, New York, authorities seized five…
When you think of new tools to combat addiction, Google Maps isn't something that immediately comes to mind. But the tech GPS app is making some strides for those who may fall…
It's not often you read an addiction story on the pages of the business site Bloomberg, but this week they published an interesting article illustrating the financial impact of a serious narcotics…
We can certainly learn a lot from other big cities across the country. Though we're west coast based, we continuously have our eye on what's happening in New York and…
In the scary climate of the U.S. opioid crisis, it makes sense that the Food & Drug Administration would crack down on distributors who aren't following the rules. And apparently the medical…
We always try to keep an eye on stories that touch upon new forms of addictions. And one of the latest concerns an unusual over-the-counter med that is meant prevent…
Earlier this month, one of the biggest sports events of the year occurred. Super Bowl Sunday undoubtedly gathered millions of people in front of the TV. And with that came millions of…
A story like this one is almost a mixed blessing. On the one hand, it is incredibly inspiring to hear that lives are being saved because of liver transplants. But…
Throughout his candidacy and now presidency, Donald Trump has continuously called out alcoholism as a personal topic for him and his family. The Commander-in-Chief openly admitted that his brother, Fred Trump, lost his life…
In 2019, it's hard to peruse through a news site without encountering at least one story about America's opioid crisis. And, as a recent Yahoo News article explained, it truly is an "American"…
A dependency can rear its head in many different ways. Sadly, there are a myriad of substances that can take over someone's life and send them spiraling into addiction. But…
Being based in California, we always keep an eye on local stories that relate to addiction. And one of the more shocking ones (which received national headlines) occurred up north,…
Where could the future of addiction be headed? Well if you happen to look at the latest headlines, the answer may be: A very dangerous place. In today's world,…
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