Struggles of the Addiction Recovery Industry in the Time of COVID-19
Aug 27, 2020Read →
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The Non-Alcoholic Craft Beer Movement
Beer has been around for centuries and is the world’s most consumed beverage of any type besides water and tea. That’s really crazy to think about, but it makes sense. Beer is easy to make and is cheap to produce. People around the world love beer, and it’s a big part of many cul
Aug 22, 2020Read →
Miley Cyrus and Early Addiction Recovery
Most of the world has been well aware of Miley Cyrus since she was fourteen years old. Daughter of country music singer Billie Rae Cyrus, Miley first became well-known when she began starring in the wildly popular Disney Channel series Hannah Montana in 2006. Her prolific music c
Aug 16, 2020Read →
Talking to your Kids about Addiction
Regardless of whether or not you have a family friend or family member suffering from addiction, it’s important that you talk to your children about addiction early and often. According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), 19.7 million American adults aged 12 an
Aug 11, 2020Read →
Tim McGraw and Overcoming Addiction
Fifty-two-year-old country singer Tim McGraw has accomplished so much in his life. Since releasing his first, self-titled album in 1993, he has released fourteen more and has amassed a net worth of $85 million. He has won three Grammys, fourteen Academy of Country Music awards, e
Aug 3, 2020Read →
Sober AF Entertainment
Duke Rumley and his college-aged daughter, Jordan, have a wonderful and unique relationship. This pair joined forces to start a group that supports people working on their sobriety at concerts, sporting events, and other gatherings in Colorado. It’s rare to see a father and daugh
Jul 31, 2020Read →
Opioid Overdose Facts & Figures
Surely, you are aware that the United States is in the midst of an officially declared health crisis known as the opioid epidemic. Although opiates have been around for millions of years and have been consumed by humans for thousands in various forms, the actual epidemic really t
Jul 18, 2020Read →
MyPillow Founder Mike Lindell, Addiction, and Recovery
Sometimes inspiration comes from unexpected places. You’ve likely seen the television advertisements for MyPillow. Maybe you have even bought one and sleep on one every night. These special pillows are advertised as above and beyond the average pillow. Company founder, owner, and
Jul 11, 2020Read →
Naloxone Training
According to the most recent data available from 2018, an average of 128 people in the United States dies each day from opioid overdoses. Mathematically, that works out to one death every twelve minutes from these drugs. This is an epidemic of epic proportions and it does not see
Jun 24, 2020Read →
Stress and Anxiety Relief
We are living through a crazy and unpredictable time in history. COVID-19 has changed everything and no one truly knows what lies ahead. We all hope and assume that eventually, things will get back to normal if we just hunker down and stay at home to keep ourselves and others saf
Jun 19, 2020Read →
Addiction Recovery Coaching
You’re probably already aware of many of the different and varied job opportunities available in the addiction recovery field. If you are someone who is in recovery yourself, then you have encountered many people in different roles during your journey. Counselors, doctors, therap
May 29, 2020Read →
Telemedicine, COVID-19 and Addiction Recovery
This is a challenging time for everyone in our country and around the world. Due to the spread of COVID-19, nearly 100,000 Americans have lost their lives so far at the time this post was written, and there is likely still much more tragedy to come. Although stay-at-home orders a
May 25, 2020Read →
Russell Brand and Recovery
You may be familiar with British actor and comedian Russell Brand from his stand-up comedy performances or appearances in movies like Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Get Him to the Greek, the remake of Arthur, and more. He is known for being wild and crazy and often portrays character
May 14, 2020Read →
Optimism in Recovery
Anyone who knows about success and failure in any realm will tell you that attitude is a big part of getting to either end result. If you are optimistic and positive, things are much more likely to work out the way you hope than if you are pessimistic and negative. Of course, nei
May 7, 2020Read →
Opioid Epidemic Lawsuits
In July, we posted a blog post here about Oklahoma’s court case and trial against opioid manufacturers; you can read that article here. That landmark trial began at the end of May of 2019 and ended with some success on Monday, August 26th of this year. This court case was and is
May 5, 2020Read →
Exercise for Busy People in Recovery
We all know how important it is to exercise. There are so many reasons – even beyond the visibly physical – to challenge the body on a regular basis. As someone in recovery, the benefits are even greater for you than they are for other people. Unfortunately, life gets in the way.
Apr 24, 2020Read →
Google's Recover Together
In September of this year, in recognition of National Recovery Month, international tech giant Google launched a new component to its already gigantic imprint on the world. This new development is called Recover Together, and it aims to provide resources that not only address the
Apr 20, 2020Read →
James Hetfield in Recovery
If you are a fan of the metal band Metallica, or even if you’re not, you are probably familiar with lead guitarist and front man James Hetfield. James Hetfield has been the leader of this well-known, international band since the group first got together in 1981. His rhythm guitar
Apr 4, 2020Read →
The Connection Between Mental Illness and Substance Abuse
Mental illness and substance abuse are serious medical conditions on their own, but when they are combined, they can be debilitating to your health and well-being. Unfortunately, this situation is all too common: Roughly half of the people in the United States who have a mental h
Mar 29, 2020Read →
Tramadol: Side Effects, Uses, and Treatment
For people living with a painful medical condition that disrupts their daily life, tramadol may seem like a life-saving medication, one that allows them to resume normal function. But tramadol is also considered an opioid analgesic, which means that there are several risks inhere
Mar 27, 2020Read →
Prednisone and Alcohol: Mixing and Side Effects
Prednisone helps treat a wide variety of ailments, making it a multipurpose medication. As with any prescription drug, however, there are certain precautions that must be taken to ensure the medication doesn’t cause any adverse effects or pose health risks. And, of course, with p
Mar 26, 2020Read →
Triple C Drug
Teens and young adults who want to get a quick high may try to find it in objects that are hiding in plain sight. Common household items stored in closets or medicine cabinets can be a gateway for a cheap, quick rush: glue, spray paint, cleaning products, and whipped cream cans,
Mar 26, 2020Read →
Mixing Lexapro® and Alcohol
For many people, the drug escitalopram is necessary to help them get through each day. Often referred to by its brand name Lexapro®, this medication is prescribed for people who struggle with depression or generalized anxiety disorder. Escitalopram works by changing the chemistry
Mar 26, 2020Read →
What is Freebasing?
In the 1970s, cocaine was the party drug of choice. The immediate, intense rush of euphoria that cocaine provided made it incredibly seductive—and incredibly popular. It wasn’t uncommon to see people “doing lines” (snorting powdered cocaine) in bathrooms at nightclubs. For a quic
Mar 26, 2020Read →