When Your Addiction Goes Viral
With the rise of YouTube and social media networks, people's lives can now be put on display without their knowledge or consent. And that can certainly be a consideration if…
With the rise of YouTube and social media networks, people's lives can now be put on display without their knowledge or consent. And that can certainly be a consideration if…
As we wind down the holiday season, there are still a few important seasonal stories worth sharing. One, in particular, has to do with a series of viral Christmas lights…
As addictions become more prominent across the U.S. (thanks, in part, to the opioid crisis), conversations do appear to be shifting. Though we're still a far way from where we…
Thankfully for most of us, the holidays mean extra down time to relax and be with family. If you do have more quiet moments this December, we highly recommend adding…
This week, we are tipping our hats to acting legend Jamie Lee Curtis. As the headliner in America's number one movie (the spooky remake of Halloween), she could most certainly use this moment…
If you've been keeping up with the entertainment sites, then you're well aware that one of the buzziest movies of the season in the big screen drama A Star Is Born.…
Earlier this month, the popular news site VICE published an important expose of the popular Dopey Podcast. Chronicling its recent rise to the top of the iTunes chart, writer Emily J. Sullivan covered Dopey's long, tumultuous…
This week, pop culture fans got a dose of saddening news with the passing of actor and Kennedy cousin Christopher Lawford. While he will undoubtedly be remembered for his famous familial…
It's hard to believe that it's been a full year since we discussed the charity-driven Rock To Recovery concert. Now the event is coming back for a third time and with a…
There is no denying that every dependency is entirely unique and should be fought off using different methods. Cocaine, for example, is a highly addictive stimulant which many researchers have…
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…
With Comic-Con still fresh on people's minds, now actually seems like a good time to bring an innovative, adult-oriented animation campaign to the forefront. And a Illinois-based advertising agency is doing just…
Recently, an independent coffee brand called Sober Joe began grinding beans for a very good cause. Launched and distributed by a former alcoholic, it has gone on to serve two important purposes.…
There is certainly a sense of accomplishment and serenity that occurs when you trek to the top of a steep mountain. And interestingly enough, a recovery program in Colorado is…
With so much bad news circulating about overdoses and the opioid epidemic, we were happy to see a major outlet take time out to share some positivity. CNN offered a…
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.…
You've probably heard of "pop up" stores before. The concept is pretty basic; vendors set up shops for short periods of time in various malls and public venues across a…
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…
Technology can certainly be a powerful tool in the fight against addiction. And this week, social media giant Facebook took a big step forward; by taking their data science and applying it…
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…
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…
Going on social media can be a very polarizing experience. On the one hand, you may find new contacts who can encourage you and offer support (such as the case…
If you think about it, recovery is built around the fundamental theme of health. Cleansing the body of toxins, rejuvenating your inner being and, truth be told, getting your physique back…
Over the years, we've shared numerous ways that families across the country have honored loved ones who have succumbed to addiction. And one recent story caught our attention, as well…