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Though the 2020 statistics aren't quite final yet, all indicators are pointing to a devastating year for addicted Americans. Fatal opioid overdoses, in fact, may have reached 90,000 during the previous 12 months span. That is a tremendous number and a possible 30 percent increase...
"Tough love" is a phrase that is often associated with addiction, particularly when it comes to families. Parents, brothers, sisters and beyond often choose to exercise estrangement as a coping mechanism for loved ones who are using. Other practices come into play as well, such...
On the surface, it seems impossible to envision a "bar" without alcohol. Traditionally, they have always been known as drinking establishments; where people can mingle, dance, play games and socialize. But do you really need booze to do all of those things? That's a question...
We often look to other states for inspiration when it comes to promoting recovery. And Indiana is becoming a shining example of how to properly address and de-stigmatize addictions. Their local government recently allocated $8 million towards a new series of PSAs, all designed to...
We often write our blogs speaking to people who may have gone through an addiction. But it is also important to address those around the person who may be suffering. Parents, children and close friends all experience their own unique hardships in these situations and...
It's an interesting scenario and one that is certainly unconventional for our industry. But we believe in promoting any type of addiction treatment that has shown success and, as NBC News Maine is reporting, one such model involves couples entering into sobriety together. The example of...
Amid all of the discouraging headlines about pandemics and financial woes, it is nice to read about positivity; especially if it's happening in the world of addiction treatment. And that just happens to be the case with former Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Chris Therien, who has channeled his...
Social media channels like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram can certainly serve a lot of good when it comes to recovery. As we've mentioned before on our blogs, many viral movements like Dry January use these outlets to promote a positive message and offer support. But on the flip side, there...
We've reported many times about recovery facilities that follow unscrupulous practices. It is a sad reality, but it is something that is common in every industry and ours is not immune. In the case of treatment, crooked businesses have been known to put profits ahead...
There are, of course, different levels of sobriety. Some people never touch drugs, but do occasionally partake in social drinking. Others abstain from any harmful substance altogether (our preferred method). And now there appears to be something in between via a new trend called out...
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...
