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This past week, we ran across an interesting New York Times article that offered a detailed look into the damage that the COVID-19 pandemic has caused to cocaine trafficking. In fact because of quarantines, interruptions and border lockdowns, the situation has now been dubbed the great coca crash...
It may seem hard to believe in the moment, but could there actually be some positive effects coming out of COVID-19? According to the UN Office on Drugs and Crime, the answer is yes. Data they shared with The Financial Times shows the national quarantines...
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...
A dependency can rear its head in many different ways. Sadly, there are a myriad of substances that can take over someone's life and send them spiraling into addiction. But which ones can create the most havoc? That answer is subjective, of course. But per...
Cocaine has been flagged as an extremely dangerous narcotic for generations now. But according to new research, this stimulant may now be causing more havoc than ever. Per The National Center for Health Statistics, the number of drug overdoses involving coke nearly doubled over the past two...
There is no denying that every dependency is entirely unique and should be fought off using different methods. Cocaine, for example, is a highly addictive stimulant which many researchers have analyzed and "tried to crack" when it comes to treatment. Now, a group of scientists...
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 gaining popularity among heavy drug users, as a way to monitor heart rates during cocaine...
Exactly how bad has substance abuse gotten in the city of New York? So bad that local officials are issuing "cocaine safety tips" to discourage users from overdosing. Truth be told, this story actually ties back to an earlier report we covered. In it, we...
We certainly don't need to go into the horrific overdose rates brought about by the nation's opioid addiction crisis. But recently, a much more dangerous mixture has entered the equation and may soon be responsible for an increase in painkiller-related fatalities. We're talking about "Speedballs,"...
For decades, cocaine addiction has ravaged lives across the U.S. And though recovery treatment has helped make a dent in the amount of usage over the years, scientists have never given up on the notion of finding a "miracle cure." Well this past week, news...
Back in the 1980's, much of the "Just Say No" campaign centered around the use of crack cocaine. Known for its highly addictive qualities and low street price, it was an easy way to hook underprivileged Americans into drug use and took thousands of lives....
Gadget fans are well aware of Apple's exciting new iPhone X announcement, where mobile devices can unlock via facial feature recognition. Now imagine if that same type of tech could be used for drug testing; specifically using people's fingerprints to determine whether they're on cocaine...
Imagine being able to use electromagnetic pulses as a tool to conquer a devastating cocaine addiction. As far fetched as that may seem, scientists in Maryland are working to make it a reality and are seeing encouraging results (so says Science Magazine). The popular tech journal recently...
As you've probably seen in the past, our blog has often served as a news outlet aimed to educate those in the recovery community. And this week, a notable headline caught our attention concerning cocaine addiction in the U.S. and some real potential dangers on...
Welcome to mid-March, VRC friends! This is a week when plenty of temptations come into play. In between March Madness basketball betting (which we happened to write a blog about) and beer-heavy St. Patrick's Day celebrations, it is important to keep a sober state of...
Happy start of the week, Valley Recovery Center friends! Now is the time where we feel it's important to educate our audience about the articles impacting the recovery community. Way too often, key stories get buried beneath celebrity gossip, political rants and (for lack of a better...
As part of our blog series, we like to educate people about some of the addiction facts that aren't quite as public. Cocaine, as we know, is a dangerous drug that's highly addictive and can cause severe damage to the heart. Overdose deaths are a major...
You'd be surprised to hear how many patients we've worked with who have battled cocaine abuse. Highly addictive and commonplace across all walks of life, it is a deadly drug that is actually quite prevalent throughout Southern California. Though "coke" tends to get glamorized in...
The Chipotle Mexican food chain has certainly had its share of problems in recent months. First there were accusations of e-coli poisonings in the food and now, a senior executive at the company is facing felony drug charges. Mark Crumpacker is Chipotle's Chief Creative Officer and has...
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...
