Read more about the article Johnson & Johnson Settles Massive Opioid Lawsuit
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Johnson & Johnson Settles Massive Opioid Lawsuit

If you want to know about the massive impact of America's opioid addiction epidemic, look no further than the latest headlines from CNN. In a glaring front page story, the…

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Getting Addiction Treatment To California Inmates

There have been some interesting happenings within the California Penal System over the past couple of weeks. In news that was recently broken by the Sacramento-based outlet Mercury News, it was…

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Read more about the article New Warning Issued For ‘Benzo Dope’
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New Warning Issued For ‘Benzo Dope’

For the record, illegal street drugs are always dangerous. Many times you are not sure of the compound mixtures you are getting and there is always the risk of a…

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Read more about the article Graduation Season Highlights Recovery Success Stories
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Graduation Season Highlights Recovery Success Stories

Finishing your studies and gaining a diploma is an accomplishment all in itself. But being able to do that after having beaten an addiction is something even more notable. Seeing…

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Read more about the article Airlines Take A New Stance On Alcohol
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Airlines Take A New Stance On Alcohol

If you've been following our blogs, then you're well aware about the spike of U.S. alcoholism since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Sadly that is now a proven fact and…

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Read more about the article Understanding The ‘Gray Area’ Drinking Trend
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Understanding The ‘Gray Area’ Drinking Trend

Over the past couple of years, several new trends have emerged regarding the way people consume alcohol. California Sober is one such example, which involves complete abstinence except for certain…

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Read more about the article San Diego Takes Swift Action To Reduce Fentanyl Overdoses
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San Diego Takes Swift Action To Reduce Fentanyl Overdoses

In our home state of California, the region of San Diego has been hit especially hard by the opioid addiction crisis. Tragically, their county saw a 202 percent increase in overdose deaths…

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New Opioid Reversal Nasal Spray Approved By FDA

Consider this one important step forward in combatting America's opioid crisis. Last week a major milestone was achieved when the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (better known as the "FDA") approved the first…

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Read more about the article The High Costs Of Addiction
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The High Costs Of Addiction

Addiction is a national problem that, in truth, impacts every American. Yes there are emotional implications, especially if it concerns a friend or a close relative. But there are also…

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Read more about the article Warnings Issued About Recovery ‘Patient Brokering’
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Warnings Issued About Recovery ‘Patient Brokering’

It's a sad fact. But just like any industry, recovery patients can often fall victim t0 harmful scams. It actually feels like a worse jab for people in our field…

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Read more about the article De-Stigmatizing Addictions Among Minority Groups
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De-Stigmatizing Addictions Among Minority Groups

Recently, some articles were published surrounding the tragic death of George Floyd and his reliance to painkillers. Sadly, Floyd suffered from addictions like a great majority of Americans do and the stigma…

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Regulating ‘Alcoholic Consumables’

It is worth noting that alcoholism can be fueled by actions that go far beyond drinking. "Consumables" are a prime example of this, as they can easily intoxicate you and…

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Read more about the article When Opioid Addictions Turn Violent
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When Opioid Addictions Turn Violent

This week, an alarming story made national headlines. It signified a dangerous (and often undiscussed) component of America's opioid crisis. Specifically, the lengths people may go to get their medications and…

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Read more about the article Consulting Group Accused Of Furthering America’s Opioid Crisis
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Consulting Group Accused Of Furthering America’s Opioid Crisis

In all honesty, there is no primary culprit behind the opioid addiction crisis that has plagued millions of Americans. But there are several powerful organizations who have been accused of playing…

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Read more about the article SoCal Hospitals Reporting A Wave Of Liver Disease Diagnoses
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SoCal Hospitals Reporting A Wave Of Liver Disease Diagnoses

Alcoholism amid COVID-19 is a very real issue and tangible data continues to roll in, proving just how bad it has gotten. In our own home region of Southern California, excessive drinking is…

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Read more about the article Animal Tranquilizer Fueling Addictions & Overdoses
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Animal Tranquilizer Fueling Addictions & Overdoses

"Chasing" a high is a common reaction within the world of addiction. And sometimes people can go to pretty big extremes to achieve their own sense of euphoria. Unfortunately, as…

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Read more about the article Oregon Drug Decriminalization Law Goes Into Effect
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Oregon Drug Decriminalization Law Goes Into Effect

We've been talking about it for a while, but now Oregon's groundbreaking drug decriminalization law is going into effect; offering people arrested for possession an opportunity for recovery over jail…

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Read more about the article Warning Issued For Pills Laced With Fentanyl
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Warning Issued For Pills Laced With Fentanyl

We have always put out warnings about the dangers of buying street drugs. In this day and age, it is impossible to know what substances you may actually be getting.…

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Read more about the article Recovery Clinics Now Receiving COVID Vaccines
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Recovery Clinics Now Receiving COVID Vaccines

It's a point we mentioned in a previous blog and now it appears as though COVID-19 vaccinations are coming through for residents and employees of recovery facilities. Massachusetts actually made…

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Orange County California Hit Hard With Addictions

Being a California-based treatment center, we try to be very aware of the addiction issues happening in our region. And in our direct vicinity of Orange County, California, drug and alcohol…

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Read more about the article Certain Recovery Patients May Get COVID-19 Vaccines Soon
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Certain Recovery Patients May Get COVID-19 Vaccines Soon

If you've been following the headlines, then you're well aware of the amazing medical breakthroughs that have happened regarding the COVID-19 vaccine. Essential workers across the country are already receiving treatments…

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