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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...
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...
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...
As you may recall, last month signified National Recovery Month; which, of course, is a very important movement. Now that trend is continuing with another theme that can hopefully reduce the growing number of addictions across the U.S. Sober October is a little less official than what...
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 certainly don't judge anyone on the methods they use to get clean. And though the fortune teller-based tarot cards have their critics, they apparently have worked as a recovery tool for many. So much so, that the website Vox.com covered the trend and the growing...
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....
Though 2020 has certainly been a unique year with lots of adjustments and changes, one thing has thankfully remained constant. And that's the acknowledgement and celebration of National Recovery Month, which occurs every September. Now just like everything else, this year will be happening a...
Sadly, most of us within the recovery industry are expecting increased addiction numbers for 2020. With the quarantines, the stressors of COVID-19 and less access to treatment, it is very likely that dependencies will rise over these 12 months. But by how much is what...
September, as many of us are aware, is National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month. It during this time of the year that many messages, hashtags and blogs get highlighted to lend support for those who are struggling. It is also a time to celebrate people...
It's a sad fact, but addictions are still just as common among high school students as they ever were. And with issues like COVID-19 and universal quarantining, those habits may be on the rise in 2020. Mental health, of course, is a big contributor to teen...
Over the years, addiction cases have become well documented within the music industry. Many of the world's most famous artists have openly struggled with substance abuse issues and thankfully, a large portion of them have overcome their dependencies. And because of that, top personalities from...
On the outset, it sounds a little counter-intuitive. Using drugs like psychedelics to ween people off of other substances? Well, per a new article from CBS News and 60 Minutes, that is indeed a practice that is undergoing research. And it appears as though drugs like LSD...
This past week, The New York Times published an informative article on the state of recovery during COVID-19. The key topic of the piece was telemedicine and how virtual treatment appears to be the way of the future (at least for now). In some ways, telemedicine shows definite promise; particularly for...
It is common knowledge that addictions carry a negative stigma. That, of course, should not be the case, but it is an unescapable fact as many (incorrectly) assume that a dependency is a choice and not a disease. Sadly, hurtful words are often used to...
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (commonly known as PTSD) and addiction have always been intertwined. In fact, roughly a quarter of the people dealing with drug or alcohol disorders also suffer PTSD. So it's not surprising to see research develop on these two topics, including a new study...
There is no denying that dependencies can create terrible ripples. Not only is the person using in turmoil, so is their network of friends and close family. And undoubtedly, the most tragic victims in that circle are the young children forced to watch a parent...
We are certainly in the midst of a new age when it comes to addiction treatment. Gone are the usual in-person recovery meetings and in their place are virtual teleconferences and online chats (thanks, of course, to quarantining and the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic). While we...
