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…
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…
Though it may be hard to believe, recovery options aren't quite as widespread as people realize. And the COVID-19 pandemic has only worsened that situation, particularly when you consider rural…
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…
In the era of COVD-19 and quarantining, it is much harder to pick up on addiction cues happening within our networking circles. When you're in person, there can be easy-to-read signs that…
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…
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