There is no doubt that the coronavirus pandemic has become a major burden on Americans across the country. There are job losses, financial burdens and general anxiety about contracting a potentially fatal disease. One other huge stressor during this time has become caregiving, whether it is for children or an elderly relative. And on that topic, it […]
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The synthetic painkiller fentanyl has always carried great risk and is a major contributor to America’s growing overdose rate. And this summer, apparently, it has wreaked some of its greatest havoc yet; at least when it comes to our home region of Southern California. An NBC affiliate out of San Diego recently published a story, chronicling just
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Enablement is a term that is quite common with addictions. The idea that accessibility to your substance of choice is easy, tempting and readily available. And in states like Georgia, that is certainly the case when it comes to alcohol. Their governor, Brian Kemp, recently signed a bill into law that would allow for ongoing
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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 those struggling in rural regions of the country.
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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 describe people struggling with substance abuse and they can sometimes
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With so many headlines about COVID-19 and the coronavirus epidemic, many other important stories are getting lost in the shuffle. One notable article from The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel definitely did not get the attention it deserved. It caught our attention because it touted a surge in overdose deaths; all caused by a new synthetic opioid called “iso.”
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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 that discusses possible treatment methods. U.S. News and World
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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 spiral out of control. NPR recently addressed this issue, highlighting
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Is there a simple way to diagnose and fix an addiction? Of course not. But we do appreciate it when people try to break down the process into easy-to-understand steps. And every now and then, these types of simplifications go viral; as England-based sobriety coach Simon Chapple has been experiencing with his “11 Signs of Alcoholism.”
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