Read more about the article Treatment Centers Face Financial Hurdles
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Treatment Centers Face Financial Hurdles

As we all know, COVID-19 and the events of the past several months have had a severe impact on the economy. Businesses have been forced to close, employees have been…

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Read more about the article American Cancer Society Urges People To Cut Alcohol
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American Cancer Society Urges People To Cut Alcohol

As we all know, the recovery industry is rooted in health and wellness. The ultimate goal of sobriety is to live a longer life. Well now, more evidence has emerged…

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Read more about the article Royal Family Members Speak Out About Addiction
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Royal Family Members Speak Out About Addiction

We always appreciate high-profile influencers speaking out on behalf of recovery. And you can't much higher profile than England's Duchess of Cambridge, namely Kate Middleton. The royal princess recently participated in…

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How Quarantining Has Disrupted The Drug Trade

It may seem hard to believe in the moment, but could there actually be some positive effects coming out of COVID-19? According to the UN Office on Drugs and Crime,…

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Read more about the article Addiction Risks For Attorneys During COVID-19
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Addiction Risks For Attorneys During COVID-19

You've heard us say many times that addiction does not play favorites. It can strike a successful executive just as easily as someone who is homeless or unemployed. And a…

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Read more about the article Maintaining Sobriety Through Challenging Times
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Maintaining Sobriety Through Challenging Times

2020 has certainly shaped up to be an eventful year. For the past three months, Americans have had to change their lifestyle because of the COVID-19 pandemic. And now there…

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Read more about the article Warning Issued For High Potency Marijuana
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Warning Issued For High Potency Marijuana

There is no denying that marijuana is much more acceptable today than it was a few short decades ago. But it is important to note that the drug itself has evolved and…

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Read more about the article Quarantining With An Addict
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Quarantining With An Addict

Over these past few weeks, we've talked a lot about the COVID-19 pandemic and the damage it is causing for people battling addictions. But what about those who are living…

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Read more about the article New Tech May Measure Vaping Addictions
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New Tech May Measure Vaping Addictions

For the past few years, there have been ongoing debates about whether people can become dependent on vaping and e-cigarettes. These devices certainly cause damage (as we've documented in our…

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Read more about the article Virtual Training For Recovery Coaches
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Virtual Training For Recovery Coaches

Thanks to COVID-19, it is a very different world today than it was three months ago. Gone are the intimate one-on-one therapy sessions and conversations. In their place are Zoom chats…

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Read more about the article Addiction Warning Issued To Minorities During COVID-19
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Addiction Warning Issued To Minorities During COVID-19

We all know that addictions know no bounds. They can consume people of every color, religion, gender and then some. But data points have shown that certain minority communities may…

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Read more about the article Calls To Addiction Centers Spike During COVID-19
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Calls To Addiction Centers Spike During COVID-19

Since the COVID-19 (or coronavirus) pandemic broke out in March, many in the recovery world have wondered: Will this situation lead to a spike in addiction cases? And while no definitive stats have…

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Read more about the article Addiction & Overspending During Quarantines
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Addiction & Overspending During Quarantines

We have always said that addictions can have a terrible ripple effect. Of course they can do tremendous damage to a person's health, but they also destroy families and very…

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Read more about the article Alcohol Relapse Warning For Hand Sanitizer Users
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Alcohol Relapse Warning For Hand Sanitizer Users

In the current state of social distancing and quarantines amid COVID-19, hand sanitizer has become an essential tool for keeping people germ free. But the general population may not know that…

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NFL Could Halt Selling Alcohol At Games

As the COVID-19 health pandemic continues, many new ripple effects may begin to take place; particularly as people leave the quarantine life and ease back into their day-to-day activities. One interesting consequence…

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Read more about the article Netflix To Tackle Opioid Crisis In New Series
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Netflix To Tackle Opioid Crisis In New Series

It is not surprising to hear that subscribers to streaming services are increasing at a record rate. With quarantines continuing because of the COVID-19 virus pandemic, people are spending the majority of…

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Read more about the article Addiction, Depression & Suicide During COVID-19
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Addiction, Depression & Suicide During COVID-19

There is no doubt that COVID-19 (commonly known as the coronavirus) is contributing to thousands of premature deaths across the United States. But it is also worth noting that the "new normal" of…

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Read more about the article New Online Tools Help Monitor Alcohol Consumption During COVID-19
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New Online Tools Help Monitor Alcohol Consumption During COVID-19

In the haze of quarantines and COVID-19 stressors, it can be pretty easy to lose sight on your overall health and wellness. And, as we've mentioned in previous blogs, people are turning…

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Read more about the article Antidepressant Usage Is On The Rise
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Antidepressant Usage Is On The Rise

As the COVID-19 epidemic continues, more research is being uncovered highlighting the trends related to 24-hour quarantines. One recent one, which actually isn't all that surprising, concerns an uptick in antidepressant usage…

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Recovery Milestones In Isolation

For the past two months, we've been covering the struggles people are facing with addiction and isolation; particularly as it pertains to the national quarantines happening amid the COVID-19 pandemic.…

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