New Sobriety Startup Gains Major Funding

It's always interesting to imagine how the recovery industry will adapt to the digital age. This month, a new Silicon Valley startup is hoping to make a giant leap forward…

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Google Creates New Recovery Website

We are always excited to see recovery-related stories make headlines and this week, our industry got quite a boost from the tech giant Google. The famed search engine publicly announced…

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Read more about the article Addiction Repercussions In The Digital Age
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Addiction Repercussions In The Digital Age

Of course we all know that substance abuse creates serious health risks, can tear apart families and costs people their livelihood. But there are lesser known ripple effects that are…

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Read more about the article More Alarming Addiction News From The Dark Web
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More Alarming Addiction News From The Dark Web

If you've followed our blogs, then you know that we've covered the ugly underworld of the dark web before. This uncharted region of the internet is a hotspot for online…

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Read more about the article Google Technology Enters Ohio Treatment Center
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Google Technology Enters Ohio Treatment Center

If you've been following the news, then you're probably aware that the state of Ohio has been one of the hardest hit regions from the opioid crisis. Overdoses and dependency…

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Read more about the article Overdose-Resistant Restrooms Are Being Developed
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Overdose-Resistant Restrooms Are Being Developed

Tragically for many people battling addictions, public restrooms can be a safe haven. It is there where they can use behind stalls and have their habits be undetected. This is…

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Read more about the article New DUI Tech May Be Going Mainstream
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New DUI Tech May Be Going Mainstream

There is no denying that getting behind the wheel while intoxicated can cause tremendous damage; not only for the driver, but for those around them. That's why many law enforcement…

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Read more about the article Google Maps Joins The Addiction Fight
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Google Maps Joins The Addiction Fight

When you think of new tools to combat addiction, Google Maps isn't something that immediately comes to mind. But the tech GPS app is making some strides for those who may fall…

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Read more about the article New App May Be Able To Detect Overdoses
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New App May Be Able To Detect Overdoses

With America's opioid epidemic claiming tens of thousands of lives each year, it's not surprising to hear that numerous companies are jumping in to lend support. And on the tech…

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Using Software To Visualize Addiction

Recently, The New York Times published a story that discussed addiction from a very different angle. Its intent was to expose the physical dependencies and emotional pain that this issue causes, with…

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Read more about the article Google Searches May Be Able To Predict Overdoses
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Google Searches May Be Able To Predict Overdoses

In the world of recovery and addiction, one of the million dollar questions has always been: Can we ever get to a point where we can predict an overdose before…

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‘Fast Company’ Profiles Innovative Recovery App

There is certainly no shortage of online services that claim to help people battling an addiction. But when your app is getting praise from famed startup mag Fast Company, that is certainly…

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‘Wearables’ Cannot Prevent An Overdose

Modern technology can serve many purposes. And one of the more surprising uses we've been hearing about concerns popular "wearable" devices, such as the Apple Watch or the Fitbit. Apparently these gadgets are…

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Addiction Treatment Ads Return To Google

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…

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Read more about the article Facebook Launches New Feature To Help Combat Addiction
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Facebook Launches New Feature To Help Combat Addiction

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…

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Read more about the article Warning Issued About Facebook Recovery Groups
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Warning Issued About Facebook Recovery Groups

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…

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Google Begins Regulating Treatment Ads

In the modern world, one of the most effective ways of advertising is through the Google search engine. Billions of people use it daily and, through its unique marketing features, anyone who…

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‘WIRED’ Explores Tech And Recovery

WIRED isn't a magazine you initially think of when it comes to addiction and recovery. The famed tech publication is much more famous for delivering stories about Google or programatic algorithms.…

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