Utah Implements America’s Strictest DUI Laws

Strict law enforcement is certainly one way to try and tackle America's addiction issues. And over in Utah, legislators haven take a particularly hard stance against intoxication behind the wheel.…

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Read more about the article Vaping Labeled As National Epidemic
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Vaping Labeled As National Epidemic

There is no denying that addictions continue to evolve as new generations emerge. And one of the latest dependencies concerns e-cigarettes and the habit of "vaping" among teenagers. Across the…

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Read more about the article Phase 2 Of The Opioid Crisis
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Phase 2 Of The Opioid Crisis

With so many overdoses and so many headlines, the question often becomes: When will we turn a corner with America's opioid crisis? In truth, this epidemic has been gaining momentum for almost…

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Read more about the article The Latest Overdose Stats Are Not Looking Good
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The Latest Overdose Stats Are Not Looking Good

If you thought America may have turned a corner in overcoming the opioid epidemic, you are unfortunately mistaken. Sadly, we're just nine months into 2018 and there is already a very…

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Read more about the article ‘Recovery On Demand’ Is Gaining Notoriety
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‘Recovery On Demand’ Is Gaining Notoriety

Up in the northern part of California, an interesting movement is taking place. Oakland-based Highland Hospital has been garnering national headlines for its revolutionary approach to treating people battling opioid addictions. Executives…

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Read more about the article America Is Drinking More Alcohol
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America Is Drinking More Alcohol

Trends can be an interesting thing to follow when it comes to addiction. When certain habits shift on a national scale, not only is it cause for concern; it also…

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When Will The Opioid Crisis Reach Its ‘Peak?’

For a major part of this decade, Americans across the country have been ravaged by opioid addiction. Each year, we hear about increases in overdoses, incarcerations and fatalities related to…

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Read more about the article HIV Outbreak Tied To Opioid Abuse
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HIV Outbreak Tied To Opioid Abuse

There have always been links between HIV and intravenous drug use. Addiction cravings can lead to many bad decisions, which often times include sharing dirty needles. Now with the rise…

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Read more about the article States Now Helping With Free Recovery Treatment
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States Now Helping With Free Recovery Treatment

For many, getting into a good sobriety program is easier said than done. Besides having to bob and weave through fraudulent practices, there is also the very real problem of…

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Addiction Treatment Ads Return To Google

If you've been following our blogs, then you're probably aware of the issues Google has been taking with the recovery industry. Clearly their intentions were good; but due to fraudulent…

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Read more about the article New Doc Addresses Fraudulent Recovery Clinics
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New Doc Addresses Fraudulent Recovery Clinics

As a recovery facility that holds itself to the highest standards, we are truly appalled when we see crooked characters come in and tarnish our industry. And sadly, that trend…

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Read more about the article L.A. Warning Issued About Contaminated Heroin
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L.A. Warning Issued About Contaminated Heroin

The opioid epidemic is continuing to wreak havoc across the country, which has led to several red alerts in our own backyard. One important one that arose this week came…

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Alcoholism Becoming More Prominent Among Seniors

This past week, we ran across an alarming headline in The Wall Street Journal. The famed financial paper took some time out to address a growing problem happening in this country.…

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Read more about the article Addicted Parents Forcing More Children Into Foster Care
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Addicted Parents Forcing More Children Into Foster Care

There is no doubt that an addiction can cause tremendous damage to a family. Often times, it can lead to parental neglect and force children into the foster care system.…

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Read more about the article Insurance Companies Under Fire Over Opioid Crisis
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Insurance Companies Under Fire Over Opioid Crisis

It's easy to point fingers at doctors and prescribers when it comes to America's opioid crisis. But could there be other factors to blame? According to a new study shared…

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Purdue Pharma Lawsuit Gets Personal

Anyone following our blogs knows that we've referenced corporate giant Purdue Pharma many times. The Connecticut based OxyContin maker most recently made headlines because of a massive lawsuit that involved multiple states.…

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Could LSD Be Used To Treat Addiction?

We have to admit, this latest news story even caught us by surprise. For decades, the psychedelic hallucinogen LSD (also known as "acid") has been grouped with harmful substances like ecstasy. But…

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Read more about the article California Med Schools Shift Focus Toward Opioid Crisis
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California Med Schools Shift Focus Toward Opioid Crisis

Just how serious has America's opioid crisis become? So serious that combating it is now part of regular med school curriculums. California's own UC San Francisco School of Medicine made headlines…

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Read more about the article Naloxone Recall Alert Issued
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Naloxone Recall Alert Issued

One word that has become synonymous with America's opioid crisis is naloxone. The overdose antidote has been praised by law enforcement and medical professionals as a powerful tool to combat fatalities…

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Opioids Blamed For 1 In Every 5 Young Adult Deaths

Consider this a hash warning for twenty and thirty-somethings. According to some new research released by TIME Magazine, opioids are now responsible for one in every five deaths among young people. As…

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New York Overdose Deaths Occur Every 7 Hours

Exactly how bad has substance abuse gotten in the city of New York? So bad that local officials are issuing "cocaine safety tips" to discourage users from overdosing. Truth be…

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Read more about the article Treating Addiction On College Campuses
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Treating Addiction On College Campuses

There is no denying that college is an atmosphere where lots of addictive habits can form. Gaining newfound independence, turning 21 years old, getting invited to all night frat parties...these…

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