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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
Alcoholism can most certainly strike in many ways. There are those who slowly develop a consistent habit over a period of years and there are those who aggressively consume wine,…
There is no doubt that growing up in an alcoholic household is incredibly painful. And, as most of us know, children of chronic drinkers are much more prone to develop…
We often hear about the hundreds of thousands of U.S. deaths that occur each year because of opioid abuse. But what if the actual number was substantially higher? It's not…
Fans of hard hitting news often turn the UK-based BBC organization for thorough exposes and reports. We too find them to be quite exceptional, which is why we were especially…
We all know that alcohol consumption is commonplace amongst people across America. But just how much are people actually drinking during a given year? Truth be told, the stat is…
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