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Over the past decade, opioid addictions have run rampant across the world (particularly within the United States). And in that time, researchers, scientists and medical professionals have all struggled to find an easy answer to help curb the crisis. Interestingly, one new option in the...
We are always encouraged when we read positive news within the addiction realm (especially considering all of the tragic stories that have emerged since the onset of COVID-19). And this past week, there were some stats released that we can truly get excited about. After months...
We recently published a story about a rise in addictions among co-workers. And now, there is additional scientific evidence to back that up. USA Today affiliate Cincinnati.com recently published an interesting story about drug testing across the United States and a significant rise in positive results since the outbreak...
Sadly, most of us within the recovery industry are expecting increased addiction numbers for 2020. With the quarantines, the stressors of COVID-19 and less access to treatment, it is very likely that dependencies will rise over these 12 months. But by how much is what...
We've all heard the saying that "a little sip of alcohol doesn't hurt anyone" and, often times, the phrase is applied to children. It is actually not that uncommon for a parent to let a juvenile "try out" a taste of beer or wine at...
There is no denying that drinking has increased since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. But just how bad has it gotten and which areas have been impacted the most? Those are relevant questions and they actually triggered The National Institutes of Health to conduct a regional study...
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 indeed a practice that is undergoing research. And it appears as though drugs like LSD...
There is no doubt that the coronavirus pandemic has become a major burden on Americans across the country. There are job losses, financial burdens and general anxiety about contracting a potentially fatal disease. One other huge stressor during this time has become caregiving, whether it is for...
For the past decade, the public perception of marijuana has changed quite a bit. With legalization measures and a general acceptance across the states, many people assume that it is no longer a harmful drug. Well the truth of the matter is, there are still certain risks...
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 it's not surprising to see research develop on these two topics, including a new study...
If you were to ask us, booze can create problems no matter how much you consume. We have seen the firsthand effects of the ravages of alcoholism and certainly advise anyone recovering to abstain completely. But if there were to be a "magic number" for...
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 can fuel addictive tendencies. To that end, researchers from Stanford University and the Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology...
There is no denying that marijuana has become much more acceptable today than in decades' past. Nevertheless, it is still classified as a drug and research has shown that it can lead to addictions in some people. On top of that, new data is tying...
We are always excited when we hear that major, recognized institutions are taking time to research addictions. And this past week, one of the most distinguished universities in the country released some very interesting information on the subject. Via their edu website, Harvard Medical School shared a...
Recently, Yahoo News covered an important topic that chronic drinkers (and their loved ones) should be aware of. It concerns alcohol-related brain damage (also known as ARBD). Not always called out, this is a very real condition that can lead to permanent memory impairment, cognitive issues and behavioral changes. The...
There is no denying that marijuana is much more acceptable today than it was a few short decades ago. But it is important to note that the drug itself has evolved and new strains have emerged with a much stronger potency than years before. In fact, some...
Obviously, the COVID-19 quarantining has halted a lot of day-to-day progress that had been happening across the U.S. But it is worth noting that some interesting research was being done (and will hopefully continue) in the fight against opioid addictions. One such story, that came...
Obviously, the COVID-19 (or coronavirus) situation is causing a lot of unfortunate headlines. But an important one may have slipped under the radar for most people. According to new research from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (or CDC), alcohol sales have seen a dramatic spike since...
Recently, the topical news website Vice.com published a story that approaches sobriety from a unique point of view. Speaking to former users of various ages, it showcased how home video games helped them during (and after) their recovery. Now we know that every person is unique and...
For generations, Alcoholics Anonymous has helped people overcome their drinking issues with regular meetings and a support network promoting sobriety. And one critique of the program has come from the medical community, regarding its approach and success rates. Well now new study stats have been released, supporting...
