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There are often many debates about the addictive nature of cannabis. Now that it has become legal in many states, advocates often praise its benefits; which tie back to pain and anxiety management. But other studies have shown it to be a gateway drug, particularly for...
Throughout last year and the COVID-19 pandemic, we mentioned how alcohol sales were spiking and drinking habits were increasing across the country. Well now, several official stats for 2020 have been released and they are definitely confirming those trends. The retail site Convenience Store News recently highlighted a story about...
America's opioid addiction crisis has ravaged the country, claiming hundreds of thousands of lives. But it is important to examine an epidemic like this a bit closer, exploring exactly who is being hit the hardest. Interestingly, new research data is showing that the U.S. Hispanic...
Addictions can lead to many bad things. And one of the worst repercussions of a dependency is attempting to take your own life. Believe it or not, that trend is more common than you may think and, according to new research, it is one the...
Relapsing is, of course, the biggest danger after completing a recovery program. Scientific institutions have studied this trend for years and we certainly believe this type of research should continue. To that effect, USC has recently conducted an analysis of their own on the topic and uncovered...
As we enter the second month of 2021, new data is finally coming back about addictions and overdoses over the past 12 months. And the sad (but not entirely surprising) news is that there have been some sharp increases. Between the COVID-19 pandemic and quarantines,...
Traditionally, liver disease has long been associated with chronic alcoholism. But it is important to understand that excessive drinking can have negative repercussions on many parts of your body, including your brain, your nervous system and, just as importantly, your heart. That's part of the...
We all know how the body can change as you enter different phases of your life. And though you might not realize it, there are significant differences as you go from your 20's into your 30's. One example of this relates back to alcoholism and the...
It's a well known fact that methamphetamines are one of the hardest substances to recover from. These types of addictions wreak havoc on people and for years, the medical community has struggled to find clear cut treatment solutions. Well now, there may be some added hope...
Our hometown of Los Angeles has been hit with its fair share of hardships over the past year. Not only is the city responsible for some of the nation's largest COVID-19 numbers, it's also facing a very serious homelessness crisis. And, in a report recently...
Just when you thought you'd heard the worst about 2020, another alarming stat has been released. According to new reports from the Portland Press Herald, the state of Maine has broken its record the most overdose deaths in one year. As we all probably know, the U.S.'...
It may be a little surprising to see just how deep some of the addiction research studies have gone. For years, scientists have been working to uncover why certain people gravitate towards using and what type of fulfillment these experiences may have on the brain....
When it comes to recovery, a very interesting place to gather research from is hospital ERs. It is here where doctors can tally what demographics of people are coming in for addiction-related emergencies. And one stat that always gets called out is overdoses; whether they...
If you've followed our blogs, then you know we've covered the vaping topic many times. E-cigarettes have been proven to do serious damage to the lungs and can be highly addictive; per recent research reports. Now, though, the trend is being declared a full-blown epidemic...
As we enter the eighth month of the COVID-19 pandemic within the United States, it is always helpful to look at new, refreshed statistics. Previously, researchers were able to draw strong links between addiction and contracting the disease. But now, those rates are increasing; as are...
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...
