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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...
"Adapting" was most certainly one of the key terms flying around in 2020. With an unexpected pandemic and immediate quarantines, people were forced to pivot at a moment's notice; adapting to virtual Zoom calls, home deliveries and life without one-on-one interactions. Obviously some thrived more...
If you've been following our blogs then you are well aware of the widespread addiction issues that have been happening throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Every region has chosen to deal with this in their own way and it is worth noting that Massachusetts is one of...
There are countless outlets that people can channel their energies into while overcoming an addiction. And one of the more interesting ones to emerge as of late, concerns fabric and needles. CNN recently highlighted a viral knitting trend that has become very popular in recovery treatment centers across Canada....
In the past few weeks, America has gotten a mixture of both inspiring and disheartening news. On the positive side, it does sound like vaccines for COVID-19 will soon be arriving; potentially eradicating our current pandemic. But negatively, cases still continue to rise and more lockdowns...
It's hard to believe that we're now close to a year of home quarantining. The COVID-19 health pandemic drastically changed the way our world operates and the recovery industry, in particular, underwent a dramatic shift. Gone are the in-person meetings and intimate connections. In their place...
If you were to ask us, star power does actually matter when it comes to publicizing addiction issues. When high-profile actors attach themselves to a project related to recovery, it creates a lot of added attention (and hopefully brings the topics we cover to the...
It's a scary thought, but you can actually die after one session of heavy drinking. Fatal alcohol poisoning is a very real occurrence and one that, tragically, happens a lot more often than you may think. But, in an effort to combat that, a Canadian...
At Valley Recovery Center, we cater specifically to men in our sober living homes. But that doesn't mean we can't draw inspiration from things happening within the "Mommy Culture." On that note, a new virtual Sober Mom Squad has emerged among women throughout the U.S., helping...
Is there a perfect solution for overcoming addictions? Unfortunately, no. But there are many methods that have proved to be successful; some conventional, some a little less conventional. In the latter category, Mind-Body Medicine is often a topic that comes up. This consists of treatments like...
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...
