We always like to see encouraging recovery stories pop up in unconventional locations. The Financial Times, for example, is not a place where you'd expect to hear about people beating…
Obviously, America is in the midst of a major opioid crisis. But when you think about it, pain issues are common across the globe. So why are people becoming addicted…
There is no denying that addiction is big topic across the country right now. And one that happens to impact millions of people. So it makes sense that writers, poets…
Recently, our local news outlet, The Los Angeles Times, published a lengthy article on addiction and new techniques that are being used to overcome it in the Southland. One particular…
It is an understood fact that recovery involves a shift of focus. The concept is, that the sensation of getting high can (and should) be redirected to more positive outlets.…
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…
There are certain essentials that go with being a first responder. CPR training, for example, has been a necessity for decades and virtually all health professionals know how to administer…
We always make a point to share informative news involving the recovery industry, particularly if they relate to our region of Southern California. Well, per The Orange County Register, there…
This past week, the website Quartz.com published a lengthy and informative article about the human elements involved within the recovery process and how important they truly are. For many, in…
We are always excited to see recovery-related stories make headlines and this week, our industry got quite a boost from the tech giant Google. The famed search engine publicly announced…
Getting clean from drugs and alcohol requires a strict recovery regimen, detoxing, therapy and a few extra unconventional tactics. At least, that has been our formula for success and it…
September happens to be a very important month for those in our field. That's because from now until the 30th, people across the country band together to promote National Recovery…
In our field, we come across many "functional addicts." This, of course, describes people who are battling a substance abuse or alcohol issue, but also manage to hold down a…
Previously, we discussed a medication making major strides in combating the country's opioid crisis. Named buprenorphine, it has become a powerful agent in helping ween people off their addictions; particularly…
We've mentioned many times before how an outlet like social media can make a huge difference in the world of recovery. And as a recent Good Morning America segment proved,…
Every now and then, we encounter a global recovery story that truly moves us. And this week, BBC News published an inspiring article that quickly went viral around the world.…
This month marks the 50th anniversary of the historic Apollo 11 landing. Back on July 16, 1969, astronauts Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins and Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin successfully touched down on…
We always get excited about positive recovery changes happening in our home state of California. And this month, progress may be made with an action that would allow for "peer…
In the digital age, "influencers" have become a hot commodity. You'll see them on social media outlets like Instagram and YouTube; broadcasting messages to a large and dedicated audience. Now,…
There is no doubt that addiction and sobriety are serious subjects. But sometimes, it is important to take a step back and embrace humor throughout the experience. Laughter, of course,…
Graduating from a recovery program is an exhilarating experience. But, truth be told, there are still many more hurdles to overcome once you begin integrating yourself back into the work…
It's still very sad to see the stigmas that surround addiction. Too often, people are branded in a negative light after overcoming a dependency; which, in turn, leads them to…
This past week, NPR published an alarming story about discrepancies happening in the way our nation is reacting to the opioid crisis. Thankfully advancements have been made; particularly with the…
We've written many times before about the therapeutic outlets people can find after overcoming an addiction. Everything from art to ice climbing have been brought to the forefront. And one…
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