Coronavirus

California’s Huge Overdose Increase Didn’t Have to Happen

Yet it did happen – July 28, 2020 - California is one of the last areas of the country where…

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Overdose Deaths Are Skyrocketing … My Brother’s Was One Of Them.

Devastated Nation – July 24, 2020 - His athletic frame became bloated and heavy; his sunny disposition turned lethargic and…

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Moms who are also recovering alcoholics on getting through the pandemic, sober

WATCH – It ain’t easy – July 22, 2020 - The frustrations of home schooling her daughter while keeping up…

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Death By Overdose or By Ventilator?

Making a Point –   July 24, 2020 - By Ryan Hampton. Before coronavirus, America already faced record numbers of…

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People turning to alcohol amid high unemployment

WATCH – Idle hands are the devil’s playthings –   July 23, 2020 - “In the meetings, I’m involved in…

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New York Hotel to House 283 Homeless Men Recovering from Substance Abuse

Movin’ on up – July 24, 2020 - The city has been using hotels — which have mostly been closed…

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Mother and children likely perished as result of overdose

War on drugs kills three more – July 26, 2020 -  A missing Forney mother found deceased in Farmers Branch…

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Bill could make remote addiction treatment permanent

Virtual Hugs? – July 15, 2020 - “It’s a good idea because it helps reach people who have challenges getting…

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A Real Risk: Prescription Drug Addiction During COVID-19

CVS open 24/7 – July 17, 2020 - To the surprise of many, prescription drug addiction is spiking during this…

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Couple sent their daughter to Florida for treatment -then she died

WATCH – Too Young! – July 19, 2020 - An Annapolis couple thought by sending their daughter to Florida, she…

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“Lockdown Has Been the Hardest Period of My Sober Journey”

Zoom Gloom – July 16, 2020 -  With Alcoholics Anonymous moving online, gyms closing and support networks being socially distanced,…

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Why It’s OK To Not Be OK Right Now.

WATCH – Only Human – July 16, 2020 - But if statements like this are all you’re hearing from your…

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Overdoses skyrocket: states slash treatment budgets

Death Wish? – JULY 16, 2020 - The budget cuts — many spurred by state budget shortfalls wrought by the…

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Telemedicine is magnet for fraud and data theft

Just Be Careful – JULY 13, 2020 - “Most telehealth practitioners do not receive formal information security and privacy training,”…

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Coronavirus disrupts Addiction treatment

Never Stop Quitting! – JULY 6, 2020 - Shared spaces, double-occupancy bedrooms and group therapy are common in rehabs. People…

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Woman’s suspected overdose spotlights hidden deaths of the COVID-19 pandemic

She could have been a contender... – June 28, 2020 - The virus knocked down all the supports she had…

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How Attorneys Can Help As Addiction Cases Rise Post-Pandemic by Sue Bright

When will it end? – June 28, 2020 - In establishing a solid defense for legal cases, take time to…

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Alcohol and drug addiction increasing since Covid-19 pandemic

To drink ‘n drug or not to... – June 17, 2020 - In Florida, 57% of people reported an increase…

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Treatment centers hit hard by pandemic

Just when we need it most – June 24, 2020 - If services and staff are cut the effect on…

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Addiction recovery: telehealth has pros and cons

Or just cons? –  June 25, 2020 - “It has made treatment available to some people who otherwise wouldn’t be…

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How Does Community Help Get People Off Drugs During a Pandemic?

Compassion and Civic Duty –  June 16, 2020 - There was also a weekly support group, for both “social interaction”…

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Drinking Has Surged During The Pandemic

Where did I put my weekend? –  June 21, 2020 - Dr. Sarah Johnson, medical director of Landmark Recovery, an…

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The Addiction Nobody Talks About

The Money Making “ism” – June 20, 2020 - According to a study of over 1,000 remote employees by Twingate,…

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In-Patient Treatment Centers Face Financial Ruin

Shorter Lines –  June 15, 2020 - Among other things, that made it easier for doctors to prescribe medications such…

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Grieving mom says lockdown played role in her son’s overdose death

Epidemic – June 8, 2020 - “He lost his job, his income, that stability that he had from working every…

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Woman with two years sobriety opens up about her relapse during the pandemic

Live and learn – June 9, 2020 - “I think it’s incredible that liquor stores are essential, being isolated at…

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Alcoholics Anonymous, struggling to reach new members during shutdown, expects surge

Time for the Serenity Prayer! –  June 12, 2020 - Still, the steps often hold spiritual meaning for participants. Several…

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Air travel is coming back, and it’s even less fun than before

Not so crowded, not so friendly – JUNE 13, 2020 - Air travel now is a matter of far fewer…

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The Duchess of Cambridge Goes on First Virtual Visit of Treatment Center: ‘It’s Lifeline’

Kate Middleton –  June 08, 2020 - “When things get back to normal, I’d love to come and say hello…

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Sheltering With My Boyfriend and No Booze

To drink, or not to drink??? –  May 20, 2020 - As a single woman participating in Dry January (I…

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