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.…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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.…
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.…
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…
America's opioid epidemic is wreaking havoc in more ways than one. Not only is it leading to tens of thousands of fatalities a year, the crisis is also causing a…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…