Category: Addiction News

Ex-TSA Worker and Former Addict Gives Back During Shutdown

Living with a Monmouth County addiction is something you will always remember. Like the feeling of wondering if you will never overcome your cravings, or being unsure of what life will be like after you complete your addiction treatment. What if instead you focused on remembering those who helped you most when you were at […]

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Addiction in Culture – Glamorization or a Warning?

One of the most obviously influential elements of modern society is media; books, film, television, internet blogs, images, comic books, radio, etc. In fact, it’s very rare that information we come across these days didn’t originate in one of these areas. Specifically, film and television have an immense impact. Whether it’s a member of US […]

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New Jersey’s Opioid Data Dashboard

On November 13th, the New Jersey Department of Health announced a new online research and informational tool called the Opioid Data Dashboard. It’s provided free of charge for public health clinics, researchers, policy makers and the general public to assist in the overall national fight against the opioid crisis. The resources is located at https://www.state.nj.us/health/populationhealth/opioid/ […]

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Nonprofit Opens Rehab Clinic In Utah Targeted at Homeless

Utah has a new rehab center, and one of the most interesting things about it is its focus on the homeless population in the surrounding area. Valley EPIC (short for Evidence-based Programs and Interventions Campus) is owned by non-profit clinic network Valley Behavioral Health, is situated in West Jordan, and has 75 beds and rising. […]

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Knowing When to Leave An Addicted Spouse

Sometimes it’s easy to know when it’s time to leave an addicted spouse. Ending things with your partner is a no-brainer when you have problems with money, cheating, or incompatibility. But what happens when your partner is addicted to drugs or alcohol? Addiction is one of the most complicated situations that anyone can face pending […]

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Are People with Thyroid Issues More Prone to Addiction?

Self-medication is one of the leading causes of developed addictions. Self-medication is the use of drugs or alcohol to soothe medical symptoms of mental or physical illness. While addiction and thyroid issues do not arise from one another in every situation, those with thyroid issues are more prone to developing an addiction because of self-medicating […]

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Sober Musicians: Travis Barker of Blink-182 Shares His Story

The idea of sober musicians, especially sober rock stars, sounds a little far-fetched. Most people associate rock and roll and the entertainment business with hard partying and drugs. However, Travis Barker, drummer for the band Blink-182 recently opened up about his own addiction story and his journey to sobriety. In fact, there are many sober […]

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Famous People in Recovery: Brad Pitt and Other Household Names

There is a growing list of famous people in recovery who have chosen to share their stories with fans and the general public. The latest high-profile name to join the group is Brad Pitt, internationally famous for his work in countless movies and his marriage (which is now over) to Angelina Jolie. Celebrities can portray […]

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