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Consider this one important step forward in combatting America's opioid crisis. Last week a major milestone was achieved when the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (better known as the "FDA") approved the first high-dose nasal spray for reversing opioid overdoses. Dubbed Kloxxado, it contains 8 milligrams of naloxone and may...
Addiction is a national problem that, in truth, impacts every American. Yes there are emotional implications, especially if it concerns a friend or a close relative. But there are also financial implications, adding to U.S. inflation rates, rising hospital costs and a host of other...
It's a sad fact. But just like any industry, recovery patients can often fall victim t0 harmful scams. It actually feels like a worse jab for people in our field because those in need of addiction treatment can be vulnerable and easy prey. Bad treatment...
Recently, some articles were published surrounding the tragic death of George Floyd and his reliance to painkillers. Sadly, Floyd suffered from addictions like a great majority of Americans do and the stigma around that has bled into the legal case for the man who took his life;...
If you've been following our blogs, then you are well aware about the increasing havoc that the synthetic opioid fentanyl is causing across the country. It is extremely addictive and extremely dangerous, leading to thousands of fatal overdoses nationwide. Well now, legislators in our home state...
It is worth noting that alcoholism can be fueled by actions that go far beyond drinking. "Consumables" are a prime example of this, as they can easily intoxicate you and further your addiction without you ever consuming a beverage. These can include alcoholic ice cream...
A few weeks back, we published an article about dependencies and social media. Specifically, how sites like Facebook and Instagram can sometimes trigger relapses and dangerous temptations. Well now, one more channel from that world is getting some addiction attention. Specifically Snapchat, which is now...
This week, an alarming story made national headlines. It signified a dangerous (and often undiscussed) component of America's opioid crisis. Specifically, the lengths people may go to get their medications and how violence is working its way in to this crippling epidemic. The story in question took...
In all honesty, there is no primary culprit behind the opioid addiction crisis that has plagued millions of Americans. But there are several powerful organizations who have been accused of playing a part and are now getting taken to court. The pharmaceutical giant Purdue Pharma happens to...
Alcoholism amid COVID-19 is a very real issue and tangible data continues to roll in, proving just how bad it has gotten. In our own home region of Southern California, excessive drinking is leading to a sharp increase in hospitalizations and liver disease diagnoses. Local Los Angeles news org...
"Chasing" a high is a common reaction within the world of addiction. And sometimes people can go to pretty big extremes to achieve their own sense of euphoria. Unfortunately, as we all know, the more powerful the drug, the higher the risk of an overdose....
We've been talking about it for a while, but now Oregon's groundbreaking drug decriminalization law is going into effect; offering people arrested for possession an opportunity for recovery over jail time. Not surprisingly, this initiative has made headlines across the country; with a wide range...
We have always put out warnings about the dangers of buying street drugs. In this day and age, it is impossible to know what substances you may actually be getting. And in the case of black market prescription pills, it appears as though many "customers"...
Our hometown of Los Angeles has been hit with its fair share of hardships over the past year. Not only is the city responsible for some of the nation's largest COVID-19 numbers, it's also facing a very serious homelessness crisis. And, in a report recently...
It's a point we mentioned in a previous blog and now it appears as though COVID-19 vaccinations are coming through for residents and employees of recovery facilities. Massachusetts actually made headlines this week for being one of the first states to administer medications to those...
Being a California-based treatment center, we try to be very aware of the addiction issues happening in our region. And in our direct vicinity of Orange County, California, drug and alcohol dependencies are hitting an all-time high. So much so, that several local news outlets are...
If you've been following the headlines, then you're well aware of the amazing medical breakthroughs that have happened regarding the COVID-19 vaccine. Essential workers across the country are already receiving treatments and, according to a recent article in The New York Post, people in recovery programs...
There is no denying that 2020 will go on record as one of the most challenging years that anyone has ever experienced. Across the world, populations were ravaged by the deadly COVID-19 health pandemic and back home in the U.S., we saw massive job losses, spikes...
In earlier blogs, we discussed some major lawsuits surrounding the nation's opioid addiction crisis. Big pharma companies like Purdue have been forced into bankruptcy over their alleged roles in furthering painkiller dependencies over the past decade. And now, another corporate giant is facing serious legal action over...
Sadly, addictions are not that rare amongst people who serve. As we've mentioned before, issues like PTSD can lead to dependencies on substances like alcohol and drugs. Well now however, it appears as though another narcotic is becoming commonly abused among servicemen. According to new research, it...
