The Importance Of Alcohol Awareness Month

April has arrived, which signifies positive happenings like Spring, Easter and Passover. But there is another important distinction to consider during these next 30 days and that's Alcohol Awareness Month. Every…

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Read more about the article Protecting Children From Addictions
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Protecting Children From Addictions

The best way to overcome an addiction is to never fall prey to one in the first place. Of course that's much easier said than done and there are plenty…

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Read more about the article Cannabis Addiction Risks For Teens
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Cannabis Addiction Risks For Teens

There are often many debates about the addictive nature of cannabis. Now that it has become legal in many states, advocates often praise its benefits; which tie back to pain and…

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Read more about the article Understanding The Depths Of Gambling Addictions
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Understanding The Depths Of Gambling Addictions

We all know that gambling addictions can take people to some very dark places. But sometimes it's important to hear testimonials from people who have actually been through it and seen…

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Read more about the article Latinos Facing New Addiction Challenges
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Latinos Facing New Addiction Challenges

America's opioid addiction crisis has ravaged the country, claiming hundreds of thousands of lives. But it is important to examine an epidemic like this a bit closer, exploring exactly who…

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Read more about the article Drunk Driving Tech Gains Public Support
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Drunk Driving Tech Gains Public Support

A few months back, we discussed some new legislation that would aim to reduce the amount of drunk driving deaths across the country. This concept incorporated a bit of tech…

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Read more about the article Addictions In The Startup World
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Addictions In The Startup World

In the past, we've touched on many industries that face addiction hardships. The construction field, for example, has been known to have a higher ratio of painkiller dependencies because of…

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Read more about the article Regulating ‘Alcoholic Consumables’
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Regulating ‘Alcoholic Consumables’

It is worth noting that alcoholism can be fueled by actions that go far beyond drinking. "Consumables" are a prime example of this, as they can easily intoxicate you and…

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Read more about the article New Study Links Opioid Abuse With Student Suicides
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New Study Links Opioid Abuse With Student Suicides

Addictions can lead to many bad things. And one of the worst repercussions of a dependency is attempting to take your own life. Believe it or not, that trend is…

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Read more about the article Recognizing Black Balloon Day In 2021
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Recognizing Black Balloon Day In 2021

Every year on March 6, regions around the country commemorate the lives that have been lost to the opioid crisis. This memorial is done in the form of  Black Balloon Day, which…

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Read more about the article How To Date Someone In Recovery
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How To Date Someone In Recovery

We often write our blogs speaking to people who may have gone through an addiction. But it is also important to address those around the person who may be suffering.…

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Read more about the article Entering Recovery As A Couple
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Entering Recovery As A Couple

It's an interesting scenario and one that is certainly unconventional for our industry. But we believe in promoting any type of addiction treatment that has shown success and, as NBC…

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Read more about the article New USC Study Analyzes Relapse Trends
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New USC Study Analyzes Relapse Trends

Relapsing is, of course, the biggest danger after completing a recovery program. Scientific institutions have studied this trend for years and we certainly believe this type of research should continue. To…

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Snapchat Called Out For Illegal Drug Transactions

A few weeks back, we published an article about dependencies and social media. Specifically, how sites like Facebook and Instagram can sometimes trigger relapses and dangerous temptations. Well now, one…

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Read more about the article New Article Addresses Gambling Addictions Within The Asian American Community
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New Article Addresses Gambling Addictions Within The Asian American Community

Gambling addiction is a hardship experienced by millions of people across the U.S. And a recent research report conducted by The National Council on Problem Gambling claims that certain cultural groups may…

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How Social Media Inhibits Sobriety

Social media channels like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram can certainly serve a lot of good when it comes to recovery. As we've mentioned before on our blogs, many viral movements like Dry January use these…

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Read more about the article When Opioid Addictions Turn Violent
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When Opioid Addictions Turn Violent

This week, an alarming story made national headlines. It signified a dangerous (and often undiscussed) component of America's opioid crisis. Specifically, the lengths people may go to get their medications and…

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Read more about the article Movies And Films Called Out For Addiction Inaccuracies
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Movies And Films Called Out For Addiction Inaccuracies

The topic of addiction is certainly no stranger to Hollywood films and TV shows. It has been dramatized and documented in countless big budget productions, some more successfully than others.…

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NPR Calls Out ‘Ethical Recovery Crisis’

We've reported many times about recovery facilities that follow unscrupulous practices. It is a sad reality, but it is something that is common in every industry and ours is not…

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Read more about the article Consulting Group Accused Of Furthering America’s Opioid Crisis
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Consulting Group Accused Of Furthering America’s Opioid Crisis

In all honesty, there is no primary culprit behind the opioid addiction crisis that has plagued millions of Americans. But there are several powerful organizations who have been accused of playing…

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Read more about the article Opioid Overdoses Rose By 29% Last Year
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Opioid Overdoses Rose By 29% Last Year

As we enter the second month of 2021, new data is finally coming back about addictions and overdoses over the past 12 months. And the sad (but not entirely surprising)…

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