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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 and the rise in prescription medication addictions. Titled White Market Drugs, it covers this trend...
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 The Opioid Fix. Andraka-Christou happens to be a professor of health management and informatics at the University...
During the time of quarantines and social distancing, we do like to recommend good reads that can educate our follower base about addiction. One such example is the newly released memoir Hollywood Park by musician Mikel Jollett. It is a deeply personal account of his battles...
As we all know, addiction can materialize in many forms. And one area that doesn't always get a lot of coverage is adderall dependencies (the prescribed medication meant to help with attention deficit disorder). Believe it or not, this is a common occurrence for young...
The absolute worst thing that can happen in an addiction scenario is finding out a person has been using after it's too late. Dependencies are often kept secret from loved ones out of fear or embarrassment and there are definitely occasions when a fatal overdose...
If you've been following our blogs, then you're well aware of the fentanyl epidemic that's taken thousands of lives. Often thought of as an extension of the opioid crisis, this synthetic painkiller is wreaking havoc on countless Americans. But that, of course, begs the questions;...
Once someone successfully makes it through a recovery program, a common practice is bestowing them a gift for support and encouragement. In recent years, one particular item has become a popular choice for those newly sober. So much so, in fact, that it received its...
It is common knowledge that "supply and demand" drives how modern businesses operate. And in recent months, that model appears to shifting away from wine and spirits. Bars now specialize in making more booze-free mocktails, non-alcoholic beer sales are on the rise and a newer...
We often like to keep our eyes on new books that touch upon recovery and one, in particular, does seem to offer an interesting perspective on the cycle of using. It is called The Addiction Spectrum by Dr. Paul Thomas, M.D. and it is actually receiving quite a bit...
Thankfully for most of us, the holidays mean extra down time to relax and be with family. If you do have more quiet moments this December, we highly recommend adding some important recovery books to your reading list. TheFix.com did a fantastic job outlining some key literature to...
It's time for another one of our regular Spotlight Features, where we highlight an inspirational figure in the world of recovery. For this particular piece, we wanted to focus our efforts on the writing world and a particular author who is inspiring people to put pen...
As we've mentioned many times before, celebrities can be a powerful tool in the fight against addiction. Many athletes, musicians and actors are also role models and hold a great deal of influence over their fans. So when someone famous openly speaks out about an alcohol...
With the weekend almost upon us, we thought now would be a great opportunity to highlight a Recovery Reading List focused on books that can help people beat their addictions. Taking time away from screens, smartphones and dangerous temptations is extremely important and we are...
The countdown to next year has begun. And before we say goodbye to 2016, it's important to take a hard look at the addiction stories that are continuing to shape headlines now. This week, topics like heroin and opioids are continuing to make waves. But there...
It's just about Thanksgiving, which means longer holiday weekends and sober seasonal happenings. This time out, there are tons of great L.A. ideas that do not involve drugs or alcohol. For one thing, it's actually "snow" time across the southland. We've also discovered some carb-burning...
Welcome to another blog in our ongoing Spotlight Series. Here, we profile notable recovery advocates in our industry. Sometimes they're celebrities. Sometimes they're political leaders. And sometimes they're members of our own Valley Recovery Center staff. For this week, we thought we'd shine the light...
We know that addiction can be a touchy subject, especially when it comes to kids. But we also know that is present in many families and, sadly, many adolescents are exposed to it at an early age. That was the concept behind children's author Kate...
Being hooked on painkiller meds is a tremendous challenge unto itself. But imagine how much more damaging it could be if you were a doctor and had the power to write yourself an unlimited amount of prescriptions. That was the challenge facing Dr. Peter Grinspoon M.D.,...
We've seen dozens of profiles on the families of substance abusers and the struggles they have to go through. And within that dynamic, it's definitely important to highlight the sibling experience. Watching your older brother or sister tear themselves apart can be devastating, which is...
In case you haven't noticed, we're heavy readers at Valley Recovery Center. As an ongoing theme in our blogs, we like to present interesting new books that provide a unique perspective on recovery. This week we're focusing on Maia Szalavitz' Unbroken Brain, which delves into the...
