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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For the past decade, the public perception of marijuana has changed quite a bit. With legalization measures and a general acceptance across the states, many people assume that it is no longer a harmful drug. Well the truth of the matter is, there are still certain risks associated with using cannabis; particularly when it comes to your …
If you were to ask us, booze can create problems no matter how much you consume. We have seen the firsthand effects of the ravages of alcoholism and certainly advise anyone recovering to abstain completely. But if there were to be a “magic number” for the right amount to drink in a day that was …
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There is no denying that marijuana has become much more acceptable today than in decades’ past. Nevertheless, it is still classified as a drug and research has shown that it can lead to addictions in some people. On top of that, new data is tying chronic weed smoking to heart complications; which, we think, is …
July is upon us, which means that more data has been gathered as we enter month four of COVID-19 quarantines. We have already shared alarming stats about addiction increases during this pandemic (particularly when it comes to alcohol). And tragically, fatal overdoses are on the rise too. PBS NewsHour recently shared some new metrics related to fatal …
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 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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We all know that addictions know no bounds. They can consume people of every color, religion, gender and then some. But data points have shown that certain minority communities may be more at risk for developing a dependency (primarily based on their financial status). And that may hold even more true during COVID-19, as emphasized …
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In the current state of social distancing and quarantines amid COVID-19, hand sanitizer has become an essential tool for keeping people germ free. But the general population may not know that it carries severe risks for those recovering from alcoholism. In fact, it is often not present at sober living homes just for that reason. …
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