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We know that alcoholism can lead to bad behavior. People who binge drink or consume excessive portions of alcohol can often become violent and cause fatalities when they get behind the wheel. So to help combat that, lawmakers in the United Kingdom are implementing a...
We all know that computer technology is advancing on a daily basis. One major area of development is machine learning, which is also classified as A.I. (or "artificial intelligence"). Anyone who uses a social media network or a website is already exposed to this, as feeds and...
We all know that addictions have a significant ripple effect. Not only do they impact the people using, they can also wreak havoc on their families and friends. That pain is intensified even more when the loved one passes away because of their dependency. To...
Without a doubt, one of the most high-profile stories surrounding the nation's opioid crisis has been the billion dollar lawsuit filed against Purdue Pharma, the maker of OxyContin. Prosecutors charged that the pharmaceutical giant had a significant role in addiction epidemic, which has led to hundreds...
With more time quarantined at home, now is a good opportunity to invest in helpful reading materials. And one new book does a great job of exploring America's opioid crisis and the rise in prescription medication addictions. Titled White Market Drugs, it covers this trend...
It's safe to say that every person in this country has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. It doesn't matter what religion you are, what your ethnic background is or even how wealthy you may be. And on that final note, it is interesting to call...
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...
Is there a perfect model for how a government should treat dependency issues? The answer, of course, is no, but there are several countries that are coming close and receiving praise for reducing their national addiction totals. Portugal happens to be one of those examples...
Election season is upon us and, while most of the attention is being focused on the presidential race, there are several smaller initiatives that are worth noting. In Oregon, for example, a landmark proposition is hitting the ballot this November, which touches upon decriminalizing certain...
Resilience has become a major tool for people dealing with the challenges of 2020. Sure, COVID-19 and homebound quarantines have made it more difficult to keep up with previous routines. But people still find ways to thrive and, when it comes to addiction treatment, they are testing...
Though it may be hard to believe, recovery options aren't quite as widespread as people realize. And the COVID-19 pandemic has only worsened that situation, particularly when you consider rural areas across the U.S. With clinics forced to shut down because of quarantines and people...
Clearly we are living in an stressful time. With the COVID-19 pandemic, political turmoil, raging wildfires and more, it is not surprising to hear that more people are turning anti-anxiety medications to calm their nerves. But it is important to note that drugs like Xanax, Valium, Ativian and Klonopin (just to...
First and foremost, we want to call out all of the amazing work that America's health workers are doing amid the COVID-19 health pandemic. But, as we all know, addiction has no prejudices and can strike anywhere. Sadly, nurses, doctors and medical professionals are not immune...
U.S. politics are certainly in the midst of an explosive time. But beyond the debates and strife between the parties, we did want to call out a movement that the Office of National Drug Control Policy and Melania Trump are spearheading to combat the nation's addiction crisis. Last...
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...
With the stressors and anxiety surrounding COVID-19, it makes sense for people to look for soothing hobbies to bide their time. And one such outlet has taken smartphone users by storm. That, of course, would be the colorful online casino apps; such as Jackpot Magic and Reel...
This past week, a number of high profile news outlets (including Yahoo Finance and The Wall Street Journal) published notable articles about the state of addiction in America. Of course COVID-19 plays a huge role in where we stand today, but these journalists believe that the the coronavirus effects...
We all know that music can have a tremendous impact on those going through recovery. In fact, we even have our own multi-instrumentalist on staff to help people at our facility achieve sobriety. But there is another emerging trend that takes this experience even further....
We know it may seem like a long way from now, but the COVID-19 health pandemic will end and people will eventually return to their normal routines. But when that day comes, what kind of long-lasting effects will this situation have had; particularly when it pertains to...
