You are probably very aware of the term "perfect storm." Well, in the COVID-19 world we live in today, we are very much facing that type of an event. NBC…
It may be a little surprising to see just how deep some of the addiction research studies have gone. For years, scientists have been working to uncover why certain people…
Sadly, addictions are not that rare amongst people who serve. As we've mentioned before, issues like PTSD can lead to dependencies on substances like alcohol and drugs. Well now however, it appears…
In the past few weeks, America has gotten a mixture of both inspiring and disheartening news. On the positive side, it does sound like vaccines for COVID-19 will soon be arriving;…
When it comes to recovery, a very interesting place to gather research from is hospital ERs. It is here where doctors can tally what demographics of people are coming in…
It's not surprising to hear that stressful jobs can lead to dependencies. High pressure situations can drive people towards "coping mechanisms," which can often be drugs or alcohol. That, of…
Though you may not realize it, opioids (or painkillers) are prescribed to children much in the same way that they're prescribed to adults. If a teen is recovering from a…
It's hard to believe that we're now close to a year of home quarantining. The COVID-19 health pandemic drastically changed the way our world operates and the recovery industry, in particular,…
If you were to ask us, star power does actually matter when it comes to publicizing addiction issues. When high-profile actors attach themselves to a project related to recovery, it…
If you've followed our blogs, then you know we've covered the vaping topic many times. E-cigarettes have been proven to do serious damage to the lungs and can be highly…
Understanding addiction from a geographic perspective can be quite interesting and actually educate how recovery programs should be implemented in certain states. And this is actually a topic that researchers…
Addictions can bring about some truly heartbreaking scenarios. And one of the worst ones of all is when a child is hurt because of a parents' dependency. An example of…
As we enter the eighth month of the COVID-19 pandemic within the United States, it is always helpful to look at new, refreshed statistics. Previously, researchers were able to draw strong…
At Valley Recovery Center, we cater specifically to men in our sober living homes. But that doesn't mean we can't draw inspiration from things happening within the "Mommy Culture." On that…
Is there a perfect solution for overcoming addictions? Unfortunately, no. But there are many methods that have proved to be successful; some conventional, some a little less conventional. In the…
With presidential politics top of mind, many news sites are doing some evaluations of the past four years. Since Donald Trump took office, he's made many promises and faced numerous…
We know that alcoholism can lead to bad behavior. People who binge drink or consume excessive portions of alcohol can often become violent and cause fatalities when they get behind…
We all know that computer technology is advancing on a daily basis. One major area of development is machine learning, which is also classified as A.I. (or "artificial intelligence"). Anyone who uses…
We all know that addictions have a significant ripple effect. Not only do they impact the people using, they can also wreak havoc on their families and friends. That pain…
Without a doubt, one of the most high-profile stories surrounding the nation's opioid crisis has been the billion dollar lawsuit filed against Purdue Pharma, the maker of OxyContin. Prosecutors charged that…
With more time quarantined at home, now is a good opportunity to invest in helpful reading materials. And one new book does a great job of exploring America's opioid crisis…
It's safe to say that every person in this country has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. It doesn't matter what religion you are, what your ethnic background is or even…
Over the past decade, opioid addictions have run rampant across the world (particularly within the United States). And in that time, researchers, scientists and medical professionals have all struggled to…
Is there a perfect model for how a government should treat dependency issues? The answer, of course, is no, but there are several countries that are coming close and receiving…
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