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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
It is quite a challenge to quantify how big of an impact the COVID-19 pandemic is having on people battling dependencies. In many cases, it could be leading to a spike…
There are certainly some interesting stories coming out of the country's deadly COVID-19 (or coronavirus) pandemic. A recent one that caught our eye originated from a Fox affiliate in San…
Obviously, the topic of addiction has become a major concern amid the national COVID-19 (or coronavirus) quarantining. So much so, that representatives from President Donald Trump's administration have spoken out about it multiple times.…
As you might expect, COVID-19 (or the coronavirus, as its commonly called) is the subject dominating news articles right now. And there have been quite a few stories about the way it is…
In the past week, we've published several articles addressing the coronavirus (also known as COVID-19) within the recovery community. For today's piece, though, we wanted to send out an alert for those…
These past several days have ushered in a "new normal" when it comes to the way people interact with each other. Because of heightened risks from the coronavirus (or COVID-19), Americans are…
Obviously, the coronavirus (also known as COVID-19) is top of mind for a lot of Americans right now. And this particular disease is known for striking the lungs and causing respiratory issues. So,…
What does is it mean to live in a nation overcome with opioid addictions? It's a very valid question and one that the popular Yahoo Finance podcast Illegal Tender attempted…
Though Valley Recovery Center does not sit in Orange County per se, they are a close Southern California neighbor. And we most certainly like to keep our eye on new…
This week, some addiction recovery headlines came from a very unlikely place. Namely the Bloomberg financial site, which happened to be covering the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. According…
We have mentioned many times before how the opioid crisis has a national ripple effect, which spreads far beyond the people using. Data has shown that the American economy has…
We have most certainly warned about the dangers of kratom before on our blog pages. It has been shown to be addictive and can have long lasting effects on the…
Sadly, America's opioid crisis appears to be getting more dangerous at every turn. As the epidemic progresses, more and more lethal painkiller strains are hitting the streets and putting people…
As marijuana and cannabis use becomes more accepted by the mainstream, it is important to note that there are still risks associated with the drug. Smoking it, for example, can…
Any doubts about the dangers of vaping should most certainly be squashed after hearing about this national story coming out of Detroit. Tragically, a 17-year-old Michigan boy had to receive…
You've heard us say before that addictions can strike anyone. But are there people in certain industries who are more at risk? Truth be told, the answer is yes; particularly…
We've discussed the dangers of driving under the influence many times before in our blogs. And one other consideration that we've also touched upon, is operating a vehicle while stoned.…
We have often said that America's opioid crisis carries a large amount of collateral damage. And one of the worst side effects of this epidemic relates back to the innocent…
Addiction can truly be a vicious cycle, especially when you think of its impact on a person's professional career. Obviously, substance abuse can easily lead to a firing. But then…
It's something we've all run across at some point on the world wide web. Unfamiliar "online pharmacies" (usually run from overseas) that promise to ship you medicines without a formal…