When it comes to combating crippling addictions to narcotics like heroin, unconventional methods are often proposed as potential solutions. One such suggestion (that has had its fair share of controversy) is the implementation of safe injection sites in major cities. The idea would be for users to get access to clean needles and avoid the […]

This week, the news outlet USA Today published an interesting article that showed another side of America’s growing opioid epidemic. As we’ve mentioned many times before, the over-prescribing of pain meds has been a major contributor to this crisis. But in the years since, many doctors are now reportedly “terrified” of giving patients access to […]

It may sound shocking to hear, but alcohol-related liver disease is on the rise among younger people across the U.S. Though issues like cirrhosis have always been linked to beer and wine consumption, it usually took years, or even decades, before they would cost someone their life. Now, however, it appears as though binge drinking […]

Graduating from a recovery program is an exhilarating experience. But, truth be told, there are still many more hurdles to overcome once you begin integrating yourself back into the work force. Sadly, many corporate organizations may shun former addicts; particularly if their old references deem them unreliable because of their past dependencies. The food service […]

There is no denying that being bullied can create anxiety and emotional trauma, particularly if it happens on a regular basis. But newer research has shown that young people who experience harassment and physical violence at school are more likely to develop dependencies; particularly when it comes to painkillers. The Fix.com website recently released some […]

Addiction has been known to tear families apart. Often times it shown through the lens of a parent, and the desperate struggles they go through to help their children get clean. But the truth of the matter is, siblings also suffer and are often left out of the bigger conversation. The website WHYY.org hopes to […]

If you’ve been following national headlines, then you may have seen the term “Magic Mushrooms” appearing more and more in outlets like The New York Times. The reason is, there’s a movement underway to decriminalize these substances; much like what has happened with marijuana. But are these psychedelics necessarily safe for the general public? That […]

Truth be told, aging can be a very difficult process for many Americans. It is often accompanied by chronic pain, the loss of close loved ones and overall depression due to loneliness and limited mobility. Take a step back and it’s not hard to see that these types of issues can easily spiral into addiction; […]

If you follow our blogs, then you’re well aware of the research stories that we regularly publish. Progress in this field is absolutely fascinating and can make a real difference in the way we view recovery treatments. Well, of course, those studies need to have a starting point and it is worth calling out all […]