Read more about the article Back To School Brings New Addiction Concerns
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Back To School Brings New Addiction Concerns

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…

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Read more about the article New Opioid Warning: ‘One Pill Can Kill You’
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New Opioid Warning: ‘One Pill Can Kill You’

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.…

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Read more about the article New Study Highlights The ‘Drunkest City’ In Each State
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New Study Highlights The ‘Drunkest City’ In Each State

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…

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Read more about the article Psychedelics May Soon Be Used For Addiction Treatment
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Psychedelics May Soon Be Used For Addiction Treatment

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…

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FDA Approves New Intravenous Opioid

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…

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Read more about the article Caregivers Facing Mental Health & Addiction Challenges
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Caregivers Facing Mental Health & Addiction Challenges

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…

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Read more about the article SoCal Receives New Fentanyl Warning
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SoCal Receives New Fentanyl Warning

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…

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Read more about the article New Alcohol Delivery Concerns
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New Alcohol Delivery Concerns

Enablement is a term that is quite common with addictions. The idea that accessibility to your substance of choice is easy, tempting and readily available. And in states like Georgia,…

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Read more about the article Telemedicine Recovery Solutions
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Telemedicine Recovery Solutions

This past week, The New York Times published an informative article on the state of recovery during COVID-19. The key topic of the piece was telemedicine and how virtual treatment appears to be the way…

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Read more about the article ‘Words Matter’ When Addressing Addiction
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‘Words Matter’ When Addressing Addiction

It is common knowledge that addictions carry a negative stigma. That, of course, should not be the case, but it is an unescapable fact as many (incorrectly) assume that a…

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Warning Issued For New Opioid Called ‘Iso’

With so many headlines about COVID-19 and the coronavirus epidemic, many other important stories are getting lost in the shuffle. One notable article from The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel definitely did not get…

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Read more about the article New PTSD Addiction Study Released
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New PTSD Addiction Study Released

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (commonly known as PTSD) and addiction have always been intertwined. In fact, roughly a quarter of the people dealing with drug or alcohol disorders also suffer PTSD. So…

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Read more about the article Soothing The Young Children Of Addiction
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Soothing The Young Children Of Addiction

There is no denying that dependencies can create terrible ripples. Not only is the person using in turmoil, so is their network of friends and close family. And undoubtedly, the…

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Read more about the article ’11 Signs Of Alcoholism’ Go Viral
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’11 Signs Of Alcoholism’ Go Viral

Is there a simple way to diagnose and fix an addiction? Of course not. But we do appreciate it when people try to break down the process into easy-to-understand steps.…

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New Book Aims To ‘Fix’ Opioid Addictions

Is there an easy solution to America's deadly painkiller addiction epidemic? Probably not. But we certainly support anyone that's willing to offer ideas. Case in point: Barbara Andraka-Christou, author of…

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Read more about the article Can ‘Erasing Memories’ Help Combat Addiction?
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Can ‘Erasing Memories’ Help Combat Addiction?

We always appreciate it when dependencies are looked at from a scientific angle. There is so much to be learned from the brain's behavior and how impulses beyond our control…

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Read more about the article New Legislation Aims To ‘Eliminate Drunk Driving’
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New Legislation Aims To ‘Eliminate Drunk Driving’

There is no denying that drunk driving is a serious problem in America. So serious, in fact, that it accounts for more than 10,000 U.S. deaths each year. To help combat that,…

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Read more about the article Online Gambling Addictions May Worsen This Year
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Online Gambling Addictions May Worsen This Year

It's not often that we cite a finance article as the source for of one of our blogs. But in this instance, The Motley Fool may be on to something. A…

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Read more about the article ‘L.A. Times’ Explores SoCal Treatment During COVID-19
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‘L.A. Times’ Explores SoCal Treatment During COVID-19

We always like to see recovery stories about brought to a regional level. And in our world (which consists of treatment centers in Santa Clarita and Agua Dulce), that means reactions…

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Read more about the article Safe Injection Sites Gain Support, Despite COVID-19
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Safe Injection Sites Gain Support, Despite COVID-19

There is no denying that the world slowed down a bit once the COVID-19 pandemic struck. Quarantining and closures led to the halting of many programs that had previously been gaining momentum.…

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Read more about the article Marijuana Usage May Lead To Heart Issues
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Marijuana Usage May Lead To Heart Issues

There is no denying that marijuana has become much more acceptable today than in decades' past. Nevertheless, it is still classified as a drug and research has shown that it…

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Read more about the article The Latest On Overdoses During COVID-19
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The Latest On Overdoses During COVID-19

July is upon us, which means that more data has been gathered as we enter month four of COVID-19 quarantines. We have already shared alarming stats about addiction increases during this pandemic…

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Read more about the article AA Members Face Struggles During COVID-19
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AA Members Face Struggles During COVID-19

Lately, we've been sharing info about major recovery organizations and the struggles they've been facing during COVID-19. Well, that same sentiment carries over into one of the biggest brands out…

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