As we all know, the recovery industry is rooted in health and wellness. The ultimate goal of sobriety is to live a longer life. Well now, more evidence has emerged emphasizing the importance of clean living. In fact, The American Cancer Society has now gone on record, saying to cut all alcohol from one’s life if […]
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We always appreciate high-profile influencers speaking out on behalf of recovery. And you can’t much higher profile than England’s Duchess of Cambridge, namely Kate Middleton. The royal princess recently participated in a Zoom chat, where she advocated for more treatment centers around the globe. The Duchess actually embarked on a virtual tour of a UK-based
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It may seem hard to believe in the moment, but could there actually be some positive effects coming out of COVID-19? According to the UN Office on Drugs and Crime, the answer is yes. Data they shared with The Financial Times shows the national quarantines have severely impacted narcotics smugglers and illegal drug traffickers; particularly
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You’ve heard us say many times that addiction does not play favorites. It can strike a successful executive just as easily as someone who is homeless or unemployed. And a recent article from the American Bar Association Journal makes a point to highlight that fact. The noted attorney-focused publication shared new stats that put lawyers at
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2020 has certainly shaped up to be an eventful year. For the past three months, Americans have had to change their lifestyle because of the COVID-19 pandemic. And now there are ongoing injustices, citywide curfews and emotional trauma circulating throughout the country. This is a difficult time for everyone, but it can be an even
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During the time of quarantines and social distancing, we do like to recommend good reads that can educate our follower base about addiction. One such example is the newly released memoir Hollywood Park by musician Mikel Jollett. It is a deeply personal account of his battles with alcohol and drugs; which recently received some coverage from
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There is no denying that marijuana is much more acceptable today than it was a few short decades ago. But it is important to note that the drug itself has evolved and new strains have emerged with a much stronger potency than years before. In fact, some of the higher level tetrahydracannabinol (or THC) compounds can reportedly lead
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Over these past few weeks, we’ve talked a lot about the COVID-19 pandemic and the damage it is causing for people battling addictions. But what about those who are living with dependent people? That is certainly a very real scenario as well and one that deserves to be recognized. So we want to address that
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We can never express how proud we are to be part of the recovery industry. Not only for the great work our peers do to save lives, but also how they carry it out. Another great example of that was shared across local news sites this week, as it was reported that addiction rehab centers
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