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As the COVID-19 health pandemic continues, many new ripple effects may begin to take place; particularly as people leave the quarantine life and ease back into their day-to-day activities. One interesting consequence (that we actually find rather positive) concerns the National Football League and the implementation of a...
As a new year approaches and seasons of sports begin getting planned out, it is common for rules and regulations to get adjusted for the changing times. And that is exactly what is happening within the Major League Baseball (or MLB) organization, with the announcement...
It is no secret that addictions often rear their ugly heads within the world of professional sports. Injuries can easily lead to painkiller prescriptions and ultimately, a damaging habit. And truth be told, no team or division is immune to this. In fact, it was...
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. It's proven to be successful time and time again, with two recent treatment programs earning...
Whether you're a professional, in college or actively involved in community teams; being an athlete can take a tremendous physical toll on the body. And understandably, when injuries occur, players of all sports tend to seek out painkillers to help deal with the stress. But...
Earlier this month, one of the biggest sports events of the year occurred. Super Bowl Sunday undoubtedly gathered millions of people in front of the TV. And with that came millions of beer cans, wine glasses, shots and what have you. The truth of the matter is,...
It's not often that we turn to the pages of Sports Illustrated for our blog source material, but this week we feel it is important and appropriate. Why? Because The Supreme Court made a major move in the world of gambling, choosing to overturn a previous federal ruling that...
Sometimes it's important to take a step back and look at basic fundamentals when evaluating America's opioid crisis. What is the ultimate purpose of these prescriptions? To relieve pain. And what is a field where pain is most common? Sports. Believe it or not many...
It's hard to believe we're getting ready enter the second month of 2018. And that first weekend of February will undoubtedly be packed with activities. The biggest one, of course, is Super Bowl LII, with the New England Patriots taking on the Philadelphia Eagles. Football game get...
We've always believed that sports and outdoor activities can be used as a powerful recovery tool. In our Valley Recovery Center regimen we regularly incorporate things like hiking and team building. But over in Sacramento, former soccer star Lisa Wrightsman is taking things to a whole other level....
Last week, there was obviously a ton of media coverage around the baseball battle between the Astros and the Dodgers. But lost within the Game 7 drama and "I'm going to Disneyland" headlines, there was actually a very poignant recovery story coming out of Houston....
This past Memorial Day, one of the biggest stories to hit the news sites was Tiger Woods' DUI arrest. Plastered across magazines and sports blogs, was the mug shot of one of golf's most celebrated athletes. The interesting twist to this story, however, was Tiger's...
Every few weeks, we like to shine a spotlight on a local hero (or in this case, a celebrity) who is helping to make strides in the world of addiction. Giving back is such an important part of the healing process and it is something...
Professional sports games are rooted in fun and camaraderie, but in today's times there is a dangerous third factor that can easily fuel addictive habits. We are, of course, talking about gambling and how getting in on some "action" can lead to disastrous consequences. March,...
Happy Holidays Valley Recovery Center friends! We hope everyone is enjoying this special time of year. As work slows down, vacations are taken and family travel get added to the agenda, now is actually a great time to catch up on important news stories So, if...
There is no denying that all eyes will be on Rio this week. Friday marks the opening ceremony of their historic Olympic Games, which will undoubtedly include lights, music and plenty of fanfare. But just a few feet from their giant Stadium sits dozens of...
Lately, the gossip blogs have set their sights on former Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel. Currently a free agent, the football phenom has fallen on hard times...
It's no secret that addiction has run rampant in the professional wrestling community. Painkiller dependency and alcoholism are commonplace and have even led to some untimely deaths. But on the flipside, several stars of the WWE and other organizations have become sobriety success stories. One particular example is...
Did we mention how much we love the summertime? With its longer days and gorgeous weather, it's the perfect season to be active with friends. And this month, we are excited to support an athletic outing that we hope all of our fans can participate in....
People can go on indefinitely discussing the topic of "could have been." And when it comes to 80's basketball phenom Len Bias, those are the words fans most often use. Tragically, 30 years ago this month the NBA's #2 draft pick succumbed to a cocaine...
