Celebrating National Recovery Month

Though 2020 has certainly been a unique year with lots of adjustments and changes, one thing has thankfully remained constant. And that's the acknowledgement and celebration of National Recovery Month,…

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Read more about the article The Trump Administration Speaks Out For Recovery Month
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The Trump Administration Speaks Out For Recovery Month

September, as many of us are aware, is National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month. It during this time of the year that many messages, hashtags and blogs get highlighted to…

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New MTV Show Explores Teen Addictions

It's a sad fact, but addictions are still just as common among high school students as they ever were. And with issues like COVID-19 and universal quarantining, those habits may be…

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Read more about the article Psychedelics May Soon Be Used For Addiction Treatment
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Psychedelics May Soon Be Used For Addiction Treatment

On the outset, it sounds a little counter-intuitive. Using drugs like psychedelics to ween people off of other substances? Well, per a new article from CBS News and 60 Minutes, that is…

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Read more about the article Telemedicine Recovery Solutions
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Telemedicine Recovery Solutions

This past week, The New York Times published an informative article on the state of recovery during COVID-19. The key topic of the piece was telemedicine and how virtual treatment appears to be the way…

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Read more about the article ‘Words Matter’ When Addressing Addiction
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‘Words Matter’ When Addressing Addiction

It is common knowledge that addictions carry a negative stigma. That, of course, should not be the case, but it is an unescapable fact as many (incorrectly) assume that a…

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Read more about the article New PTSD Addiction Study Released
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New PTSD Addiction Study Released

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (commonly known as PTSD) and addiction have always been intertwined. In fact, roughly a quarter of the people dealing with drug or alcohol disorders also suffer PTSD. So…

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Read more about the article Soothing The Young Children Of Addiction
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Soothing The Young Children Of Addiction

There is no denying that dependencies can create terrible ripples. Not only is the person using in turmoil, so is their network of friends and close family. And undoubtedly, the…

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Read more about the article How Internet Trolls Are Hurting Recovery Efforts
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How Internet Trolls Are Hurting Recovery Efforts

We are certainly in the midst of a new age when it comes to addiction treatment. Gone are the usual in-person recovery meetings and in their place are virtual teleconferences…

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Read more about the article Can ‘Erasing Memories’ Help Combat Addiction?
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Can ‘Erasing Memories’ Help Combat Addiction?

We always appreciate it when dependencies are looked at from a scientific angle. There is so much to be learned from the brain's behavior and how impulses beyond our control…

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Read more about the article ‘L.A. Times’ Explores SoCal Treatment During COVID-19
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‘L.A. Times’ Explores SoCal Treatment During COVID-19

We always like to see recovery stories about brought to a regional level. And in our world (which consists of treatment centers in Santa Clarita and Agua Dulce), that means reactions…

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Thailand Becomes Hot New Recovery Destination

Traditionally, Thailand has been associated with terms like "meditation" and "reflection." With famed Buddhist temples throughout the country, it is a common destination for people undertaking spiritual journeys. Well interestingly…

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Read more about the article AA Members Face Struggles During COVID-19
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AA Members Face Struggles During COVID-19

Lately, we've been sharing info about major recovery organizations and the struggles they've been facing during COVID-19. Well, that same sentiment carries over into one of the biggest brands out…

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Read more about the article American Addiction Centers File For Bankruptcy
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American Addiction Centers File For Bankruptcy

Recently, we shared a story about just how bad the recovery industry has been impacted by the COVID-19 (or coronavirus) pandemic. Due to quarantines and other hindrances, admissions to sober living homes…

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Read more about the article Viral Addiction Analysis Offers Animal Kingdom Comparisons
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Viral Addiction Analysis Offers Animal Kingdom Comparisons

We always welcome new approaches when it comes to analyzing addictions. And sometimes the ones that initially sound the most unconventional end up making the most sense. Case in point: …

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Read more about the article Royal Family Members Speak Out About Addiction
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Royal Family Members Speak Out About Addiction

We always appreciate high-profile influencers speaking out on behalf of recovery. And you can't much higher profile than England's Duchess of Cambridge, namely Kate Middleton. The royal princess recently participated in…

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Finding Sobriety Through Music

We know there are lots of important news stories happening across the country right now and we've certainly done our best to cover them from a recovery perspective. But, we…

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Read more about the article Virtual Training For Recovery Coaches
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Virtual Training For Recovery Coaches

Thanks to COVID-19, it is a very different world today than it was three months ago. Gone are the intimate one-on-one therapy sessions and conversations. In their place are Zoom chats…

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Read more about the article Calls To Addiction Centers Spike During COVID-19
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Calls To Addiction Centers Spike During COVID-19

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…

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Recovery Milestones In Isolation

For the past two months, we've been covering the struggles people are facing with addiction and isolation; particularly as it pertains to the national quarantines happening amid the COVID-19 pandemic.…

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