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…
Local addiction stories often pique our interest because they bring this issue home and show people just how close problems like the opioid crisis truly are. Case in point: the…
At their core, prescription medications are meant to help and heal. But, as we've seen with the recent opioid crisis, there are often times when they can be abused and…
We all know that addiction can touch every type of occupation. But it's interesting to point out the impact it has had among professional chefs. In a recent article on TheFix.com, several…
If you want to get a closer look at just how damaging America's opioid crisis is, you need look no further than the community of Long Island, New York. In a…
If you've been following our blogs, then you're certainly aware of Purdue Pharma and the OxyContin drugs that get manufactured out of their Connecticut plant. Well now, several attorney generals are hoping…
It's not often that we turn to the pages of Sports Illustrated for our blog source material, but this week we feel it is important and appropriate. Why? Because The Supreme Court made a…
As one of the biggest pharmacy chains in the country, Walmart has often been put under fire for not taking a harsher stance against the opioid crisis (as competitors like CVS recently…
We've always known that there are links between addiction and suicide. Depression, in particular, is often an offshoot of a dependency (particularly when it relates to alcoholism). But did you…
Clearly the topic of addiction is something that should be shielded from children (whenever possible). But sometimes it takes a different way of thinking to spread the word about just…
For decades, news stories have been publicizing the nefarious actions of America's drug cartels. Whether it's cocaine, heroin, or what have you, these organized crime syndicates have built literal empires…
With the opioid crisis on the rise nationwide, it does make sense for employers to monitor and promote sobriety in the workplace. And for decades now, the common way of…
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