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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 quarantining and self isolation may be increasing that fatality count as well. Beyond sickness, people...
It is a well known fact that addictions run rampant throughout the nation's prison system. Many times, drugs and using are what put people behind bars in the first place. Well over in Massachusetts, a radical new plan is coming into play that may allow...
It's hard to believe that it's been almost seven years since powerhouse singer Amy Winehouse succumbed to her addictions. At just 27-years-old, the British pop star lost her life from what was determined to be alcohol poisoning. But in an inspirational twist of fate, she has become...
Can science and perhaps chemistry be an effective tool in fighting the nation's opioid crisis? To their credit, several drug companies are at least trying to make a dent by building pills that are "harder to abuse." Though these types of experiments have had mixed results,...
There have certainly been some heated exchanges in Washington D.C. the past few months, as Republicans and Democrats battle it out over the Affordable Care Act (aka "Obamacare"). And in the midst of that, many notable news outlets are reporting that recovery coverage hangs in...
As if the country's opioid epidemic wasn't bad enough, now there's an even more vicious strain of the painkiller hitting communities across America. "Gray Death", as it's called, consists of a deadly blend of heroin, fentanyl and carfentanil (aka animal tranquilizers) and is becoming an extremely...
As part of our ongoing profile series into unique treatment facilities throughout the southland, we are proud to share the revolutionary techniques happening at Breathe. What is Breathe, you ask? It is much more than a recovery clinic. It is a healing center. Here, patients dealing...
With more L.A. dispensaries popping up on a daily basis, we thought now would be an important time to discuss the very real issue of marijuana dependency. We are well aware of the naysayers and pot supporters who vehemently deny its addictive tendencies, but the truth is:...
This past week, we had the privilege of speaking with Nial Stimson, Vice President of Community Outreach at the Resolve Recovery facility. Located just off of Sunset Boulevard, this unique and specialized treatment center caters only to women and works as a non-profit for those...
Growing up in a household filled with addiction can be incredibly traumatic. And as a child, there is not much you can do to help a mom or dad who is struggling. But as we become adults ourselves, we can clearly the signs of a...
Between Kwanzaa, Hanukkah and Christmas, this weekend marks the start of several major holidays. And with that, comes continued temptations to use. Whether it's to "join in" on alcoholic celebrations or find an escape mechanism from a difficult family situation, December is famous for seeing...
If we can leave our friends with any bit of knowledge before the year's up, it's this: Don't Be Afraid To Get Help. Too many times people think they have control of their habit and, as some troubling new stats have now revealed, that really isn't the...
They often say loving (or living with) someone with an addiction can be just as challenging as having one yourself. Interpret it as you will, the fact is: It is excruciating to see someone close to you battle this life-threatening illness. And there are plenty...
We're just a few days away from the major December holidays, which means vacation days and (hopefully) some rest and relaxation. During the down time, we highly recommend taking a few moments to catch up on the addiction and recovery stories that matter. It's always important...
For the record, our Valley Recovery Center blogs are for everyone. Yes, we often speak to people in the midst of addiction. But we also put out material for the loved ones of people battling substance abuse. Because, as we all know, this disease knows no...
Happy Holidays Valley Recovery Center friends! We hope everyone is enjoying this special time of year. As work slows down, vacations are taken and family travel get added to the agenda, now is actually a great time to catch up on important news stories So, if...
Happy holidays VRC friends! We hope everyone enjoyed the long weekend. And we also want to make sure you enjoy knowledgable insights about our industry. That's why we continue to put out our Article Recap, which chronicles important stories related to addiction and recovery. This...
For many, this has been a very tumultuous week. With unpredictable elections, tense protests and heavily trafficked freeways, we completely understand the need to escape. Just DON'T USE DRUGS OR ALCOHOL TO DO IT. Instead, we've packed together some great sober weekend activities that will...
This has certainly been a newsworthy week! With unpredictable elections and all kinds of California propositions going through, article junkies have gotten their fill of breaking stories and impactful headlines. In our world, that rings true as well. In the past seven days, we have seen...
It's hard to believe, but this November marks the one year anniversary of Valley Recovery Center. These last 12 months have been amazing and incredibly rewarding. Being able to help hundreds of people through counseling, events, social media, phone calls and, of course, our specialized...
