A few weeks back, we mentioned how Google was helping to take a stand against addiction. They recently put together a recovery hub that uses their state-of-the-art technology to direct…
If you've been following our blogs, then you're well aware of the company Purdue Pharma. One of the leading opioid manufactures (and primary dispenser of OxyContin), they've brought in billions…
For the most part, vaping is a newer phenomenon in the world of addiction. Not much is known about its long term effects, but experts are quickly chiming in about…
As we all know, America's opioid addiction problem has reached full-blown crisis mode. With hundreds of thousands of fatal overdoses each year, treatment centers are rushing to find ways to…
There are many times at Valley Recovery Center where we receive calls from people who are addicted and in need. Then, there are other times (a good portion, in fact)…
There is no doubt that "vaping" is one of the newest addiction trends to emerge over the past decade. But exactly how dangerous are the long term effects? That is…
Just how deadly is the synthetic opioid fentanyl? It has wreaked so much havoc across the U.S. that the Pentagon and Department of Homeland Security reportedly considered classifying it as…
If you've been following our blogs, then you know we've been discussing the e-cigarette company Juul Laboratories for some time now. One of the leaders associated with the "vaping" craze,…
Over the past several months, more and more lawsuits have been emerging regarding the country's opioid crisis. Several manufacturers have been targeted, as have prominent doctors and medical organizations. Now…
For the past several years, America's opioid epidemic has led to a series of discouraging headlines concerning the state of addiction. But this week, there was a positive story to…
Addiction can rear its ugly head at early ages and one of the fastest growing dependencies among teens today is e-cigarette "vaping." This harmful practice exposes kids to lung issues…
With heroin overdoses on the rise, many health officials have sought out unconventional measures to reduce fatalities within their districts. Interestingly, New Jersey appears to be leading the pack; with…
For decades, commercial Public Service Announcements (or PSAs) have told viewers about the dangers of addiction. Now a new promo is hitting the market, showing the true devastation of drinking…
As we probably all know, addiction can lead to extreme vulnerability for many people. For those battling a dependency and their families, an easy "miracle cure" can often offer a…
As you're probably well aware, teenage vaping has become a major issue across the U.S. The new trend has become particularly popular at public high schools, where kids from 9th…
We've spoken many times about America's opioid addiction crisis and how it is literally tearing families apart. Now though, some newly released stats are hammering that fact in even harder.…
Throughout our blogs, we make a point to call out news alerts and warnings about dangerous new substances in circulation. And this week, sadly, we have a new item on…
It's one thing to secretly use on the job or hide an addiction problem. But it's a whole other level, when your problem gets so serious that you actually overdose…
You may not realize it, but in major cities like Philadelphia, San Francisco and even our own home turf of Los Angeles, alcohol ads are becoming less frequent on urban…
This time of year, it's common for the word "tax" to appear in news headlines. But aside from the big April deadline, there is one other story about this subject…
This week may have marked a major victory for those who have been impacted by the country's opioid crisis. Per several major news sites, pharmaceutical behemoth Purdue Pharma has now agreed to settle…
Tragically, drug abuse can cause damage on multiple levels. We are all aware of the life threatening dangers of an overdose, but let's not forget about the tremendous physical toll…
What makes the synthetic opioid fentanyl so scary? The fact that just a small portion of it can cause tremendous damage. This past week in Westchester County, New York, authorities seized five…
When you think of new tools to combat addiction, Google Maps isn't something that immediately comes to mind. But the tech GPS app is making some strides for those who may fall…
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