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 …
There is no denying that drunk driving is a serious problem in America. So serious, in fact, that it accounts for more than 10,000 U.S. deaths each year. To help combat that, the Mothers Against Drunk Driving organization (also known as MADD) and several national legislators are working to push through new laws to limit the amount …
New Legislation Aims To ‘Eliminate Drunk Driving’ Read More »
For months, we’ve been discussing the rise in U.S. addictions since the breakout of the COVID-19 pandemic. Quarantines, job losses and other stressors have significantly impacted Americans; driving them to use in larger quantities. Interestingly, some data has shown that rural communities are the most impacted by this. Perhaps because of that, the White House Office of …
White House Launches ‘Community Toolbox’ Program To Combat Addictions Read More »
As we all know, COVID-19 and the events of the past several months have had a severe impact on the economy. Businesses have been forced to close, employees have been laid off and several industries have been sent into financial turmoil. Truth be told, many people in the recovery field have been experiencing the same …
