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What Can Telemedicine Do For Addiction Treatment?
By Germain PalaciosTelemedicine has made access to clinical services easier than ever. Continue Reading
Telemedicine has made access to clinical services easier than ever. Continue Reading
Study Finds a Connection Between Gut Bacteria and Depression
By Audrey BeimAccording to research, bacteria accumulated in the digestive system can produce chemicals that can negatively impact mental hea... Continue Reading
According to research, bacteria accumulated in the digestive system can produce chemicals that can negatively impact mental hea... Continue Reading
Opioid Epidemic: The Tragic Source for Future Concern
By Audrey BeimExperts predict the opioid overdose epidemic is likely to continue and will almost certainly increase. Continue Reading
Experts predict the opioid overdose epidemic is likely to continue and will almost certainly increase. Continue Reading
Empowering the Addict with Narcan is a Crucial First Step
By Joanne ChuIn response to this public health crisis, Walgreens recently announced that they are stocking the overdose-reversing drug in al... Continue Reading
In response to this public health crisis, Walgreens recently announced that they are stocking the overdose-reversing drug in al... Continue Reading
We’re In On the Joke and We Can’t Stop Laughing
By Joanne ChuThis is My Brave "The Resistance" show featured a lineup of comedians who struggle with mental health, addiction or both. Continue Reading
This is My Brave "The Resistance" show featured a lineup of comedians who struggle with mental health, addiction or both. Continue Reading
How to Keep Recovery in Mind During Tumultuous Times
By Toshia HumphriesIt’s not always as simple as 1-2-3, but the aforementioned steps do provide important reminders and actions toward preventing r... Continue Reading
It’s not always as simple as 1-2-3, but the aforementioned steps do provide important reminders and actions toward preventing r... Continue Reading
We’re With the Band: Raising Hell and Awareness with Rock to Recovery
By Caitlin ThiedeRock to Recovery’s second annual concert and fundraising event is once again proving that the most sensational highs are felt w... Continue Reading
Rock to Recovery’s second annual concert and fundraising event is once again proving that the most sensational highs are felt w... Continue Reading
Join Our Rock to Recovery Sweepstakes!
By SoberRecovery, Staff WriterSubmit your response to win tickets to "Rock to Recovery 2 Concert" at the Fonda Theater on Saturday, September 16! Continue Reading
Submit your response to win tickets to "Rock to Recovery 2 Concert" at the Fonda Theater on Saturday, September 16! Continue Reading
The 'Opioid Vaccine' is Here, But It Needs Funding
By Caitlin ThiedeIf there ever was a time the world needs a scientific discovery that could potentially save the lives of addicts from overdosin... Continue Reading
If there ever was a time the world needs a scientific discovery that could potentially save the lives of addicts from overdosin... Continue Reading
Opioid Addicts Get High with Over-the-Counter Anti-Diarrhea Drugs
By Caitlin ThiedeHere's what you really need to know about the dangers of loperamide as a way to get through withdrawal symptoms and get high. Continue Reading
Here's what you really need to know about the dangers of loperamide as a way to get through withdrawal symptoms and get high. Continue Reading
Puerto Rican Native Brings Cultural Insight to SAMHSA Mental Health Awareness Day
By Joanne ChuJuan Vélez Court represents the Puerto Rican community at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMH... Continue Reading
Juan Vélez Court represents the Puerto Rican community at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMH... Continue Reading
Narcan is Now Available to Be Used at Home
By Joanne ChuNARCAN® Nasal Spray is the first and only FDA-approved naloxone nasal spray intended for use by laypeople. Continue Reading
NARCAN® Nasal Spray is the first and only FDA-approved naloxone nasal spray intended for use by laypeople. Continue Reading
Prop 64: An Unknown Future for California
By Colleen MarlettDoes California know what it just voted into law? Here's a quick overview of Proposition 64. Continue Reading
Does California know what it just voted into law? Here's a quick overview of Proposition 64. Continue Reading
The State of Addiction Under the Trump Administration
By Joanne ChuWith President-elect Donald Trump's January 20 inauguration fast approaching, the severity of U.S. drug addiction problem now l... Continue Reading
With President-elect Donald Trump's January 20 inauguration fast approaching, the severity of U.S. drug addiction problem now l... Continue Reading
Changing the Way First Responders Respond to Addiction
By Joanne ChuA celebrity addiction and life coach has created a free intervention course specifically for the police, firefighter and parame... Continue Reading
A celebrity addiction and life coach has created a free intervention course specifically for the police, firefighter and parame... Continue Reading