New Oregon Proposition Focuses On Addiction
Election season is upon us and, while most of the attention is being focused on the presidential race, there are several smaller initiatives that are worth noting. In Oregon, for…
Election season is upon us and, while most of the attention is being focused on the presidential race, there are several smaller initiatives that are worth noting. In Oregon, for…
Resilience has become a major tool for people dealing with the challenges of 2020. Sure, COVID-19 and homebound quarantines have made it more difficult to keep up with previous routines. But people…
Clearly we are living in an stressful time. With the COVID-19 pandemic, political turmoil, raging wildfires and more, it is not surprising to hear that more people are turning anti-anxiety medications…
First and foremost, we want to call out all of the amazing work that America's health workers are doing amid the COVID-19 health pandemic. But, as we all know, addiction has…
U.S. politics are certainly in the midst of an explosive time. But beyond the debates and strife between the parties, we did want to call out a movement that the Office…
We are always encouraged when we read positive news within the addiction realm (especially considering all of the tragic stories that have emerged since the onset of COVID-19). And this past…
We recently published a story about a rise in addictions among co-workers. And now, there is additional scientific evidence to back that up. USA Today affiliate Cincinnati.com recently published an interesting story about drug…
With the stressors and anxiety surrounding COVID-19, it makes sense for people to look for soothing hobbies to bide their time. And one such outlet has taken smartphone users by…
This past week, a number of high profile news outlets (including Yahoo Finance and The Wall Street Journal) published notable articles about the state of addiction in America. Of course COVID-19 plays a huge…
We all know that music can have a tremendous impact on those going through recovery. In fact, we even have our own multi-instrumentalist on staff to help people at our…
We know it may seem like a long way from now, but the COVID-19 health pandemic will end and people will eventually return to their normal routines. But when that day comes,…
In the modern era, video games have become a popular pastime for teens, 20-somethings and beyond. In fact, a whole subculture now exists within the e-sports realm; where the country's best gamers…
Sadly, most of us within the recovery industry are expecting increased addiction numbers for 2020. With the quarantines, the stressors of COVID-19 and less access to treatment, it is very…
September, as many of us are aware, is National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month. It during this time of the year that many messages, hashtags and blogs get highlighted to…
It's a sad fact, but addictions are still just as common among high school students as they ever were. And with issues like COVID-19 and universal quarantining, those habits may be…
We've all heard the saying that "a little sip of alcohol doesn't hurt anyone" and, often times, the phrase is applied to children. It is actually not that uncommon for…
It is hard to imagine companies using the COVID-19 health pandemic to their financial advantage. But according to a new article on the CNN website, several vaping manufacturers have done just that. Through…
There is no denying that it will be a unique experience going back to school this fall. For high schoolers and college bound students, a large majority of classes will…
We've often warned about the dangers of fentanyl, but just how deadly is this synthetic opioid? Well during a recent press conference, U.S. Attorney General McGregor Scott addressed the topic head on.…
There is no denying that drinking has increased since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. But just how bad has it gotten and which areas have been impacted the most? Those…
On the outset, it sounds a little counter-intuitive. Using drugs like psychedelics to ween people off of other substances? Well, per a new article from CBS News and 60 Minutes, that is…
The opioid addiction crisis has certainly not slowed down since the COVID-19 pandemic began. In fact, many statistics are showing that dependency problems have been rising over the past several months. And, in…
There is no doubt that the coronavirus pandemic has become a major burden on Americans across the country. There are job losses, financial burdens and general anxiety about contracting a potentially…
The synthetic painkiller fentanyl has always carried great risk and is a major contributor to America's growing overdose rate. And this summer, apparently, it has wreaked some of its greatest havoc…