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Demi Lovato Talks About Her Cocaine Addiction
Apr 16, 2021

Demi Lovato is one of the many celebrities that struggle with cocaine addiction. Oftentimes, these individuals go to rehab centers for treatment. When these individuals are open about their experiences in addiction treatment centers, they may inspire others who have a dependence on drugs and alcohol to confront their problems and get help. In 2018, […]

Why Is It a Good Idea to Seek Treatment During Christmas
Dec 11, 2020

In a year marked by sickness, economic uncertainty, and social division, the 2020 Christmas season is a welcomed reprieve from the realities of this past year. With a new year approaching, the comforting nostalgia of Christmas past is an alluring proposition. Many will stream Christmas lights, decorate their tree with keepsake ornaments, brainstorm for perfect […]

American Addiction Centers and the Addiction Treatment Revolution
Dec 2, 2020

It’s often said that necessity is the mother of invention. Considering the ongoing opioid epidemic and the 14 million adults with alcohol use disorder, the demand for addiction treatment is rising. The onset of the coronavirus pandemic has caused stress on the addiction treatment industry, challenging traditional treatment methods. In short, there is an ongoing […]

Oregon Votes to Decriminalize All Drugs and Expand Addiction Treatment
Nov 16, 2020

While all eyes were on the presidential election in 2020, voters in Oregon got to make a different kind of choice with their ballots: they voted to become the first state in the U.S. to decriminalize all drugs. Additionally, they voted to expand access to addiction treatment. Oregon’s Measure 110 passed by a wide margin […]

Purdue Pharma, Sackler Family May Soon Admit to Fueling the Opioid Epidemic
Oct 22, 2020

When we last left off in the saga of Purdue Pharma, makers of the notorious opioid OxyContin, the multibillion-dollar pharmaceutical company had recently declared bankruptcy amidst ongoing legal struggles. Purdue was embroiled in thousands of lawsuits brought by states, counties, cities, Native American tribes, and other plaintiffs alleging that they played a key role in […]

As COVID-19 Numbers Mount, Opioid Abuse Does Too
Oct 15, 2020

There’s no doubt about it. We are enduring many pains, hardships and sorrows during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The count of those who have contracted the disease continues to tick up. The number of people who have succumbed to it does too. But the misfortunes don’t stop there. Others indirectly relate to this vicious scourge. […]

Joe Biden’s and Donald Trump’s Presidential Opioid Policies
Oct 12, 2020

With the election right around the corner, there are only a small handful of key issues that seem to be on everyone’s minds: COVID-19, the economy, health care, the Supreme Court, but relatively few others. One important issue that’s gotten overlooked, however, is the opioid epidemic. Though it hasn’t been in the news recently, the […]

Hispanic Heritage Month and Substance Abuse
Sep 25, 2020

Hispanic Heritage Month begins on September 15th and ends October 15th. It is the cultural and historical celebration of the contributions of American citizens whose ancestry can be traced back to Central and South America, Mexico, Spain, and the Caribbean. It started under President Lyndon Johnson as Hispanic Heritage Week in 1968. Twenty years later […]

What to Do During COVID-19 Isolation
Mar 20, 2020

Anxiety, Stress, and Loneliness Being isolated can cause many negative emotions and feelings such as, anxiety, stress, fear, and loneliness. These are all normal feelings and emotions to have during these current circumstances. For those of us working from home it’s important to keep a routine and balance throughout the day. It can be tempting […]

Social Workers and their Role in Addiction Treatment
Mar 13, 2020

The month of March doesn’t just honor women and the contributions that they’ve made throughout history, but it also honors the dedication and work of the social worker in the United States. On that note; Happy Social Work Month! A supportive individual to others facing so many challenges, social workers sometimes get overlooked in the […]

2020 Presidential Candidates Opioid Policies
Feb 14, 2020

It’s an election year and candidates are offering their stances on all types of policy under the sun. However, one issue that may be getting lost in the endless media coverage is the opioid epidemic, and how presidential candidates will address the opioid crisis. In honor of Presidents Day, we’re going to take a look […]

TikTok and Recovery on Social Media
Dec 13, 2019

Kids these days. What with their newfangled gizmos and constant preoccupation with their social media. What good are these new technologies anyway?  Well, at least in the world of addiction recovery, one particular social media platform has proven to be something of a boon to youth overcoming their struggles with substance use: TikTok, the short-form […]

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