Could it be that certain cultures are more prone to forming a gambling addiction than others? You'd think the answer would be no, but new research coming from NPR claims that, for certain Southeast…
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…
If you think about it, a majority of our weekly lives are spent working at the job. It can easily consume as many as eight hours a day, putting you…
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…
With the rise of the opioid crisis, it's natural to see more treatment clinics pop up with the intent to free people of their addictions. And while there are certainly…
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 is a scary scenario we have encountered many times with our VRC residents and alumni. Imagine if you were making tremendous strides overcoming addiction in recovery only to have…
We often like to keep our eyes on new books that touch upon recovery and one, in particular, does seem to offer an interesting perspective on the cycle of using.…
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…
Whether you're a professional, in college or actively involved in community teams; being an athlete can take a tremendous physical toll on the body. And understandably, when injuries occur, players…
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…
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