Is Vegetable Glycerin Safe to Vape?
What kinds of chemicals are in vape fluid? Do we know if the ingredients are safe to inhale? Learn more about what is found in e-liquids.
Substance Use on the Rise During COVID-19 Pandemic
Our recent survey shows the COVID-19 pandemic is causing drug and alcohol use rates to increase in America. Learn more about what these results may indicate.
5 Tips for a Healthy College Experience
Find five tips from Miss University of Florida 2020 on how to navigate the college experience in a healthy way
Kids Anxious About Going Back to School After COVID-19
New survey finds COVID-19 has impacted U.S. children’s mental health and the majority have expressed concerns about returning to their school in the fall.
A Juvenile Delinquency Program That Works
They’re our society’s future. And some would say this young generation is using themselves to deteriorating health in epidemic proportions...
Found People Find People: Meet Alumni Michael Griggs
Griggs refers to the acronym HOW. He used it back then, and he continues to use it today, both for himself as a person in recovery as well as for…
Project Semicolon
Suicide is becoming more common around the globe. Project Semicolon is taking an important step toward suicide prevention by creating awareness and community.
How to Dispose of Old Medicine
Properly disposing of old or unused medications can help keep people and communities safe. Learn the recommended process for disposing of medications.
The Big Benzo: Unpacking Xanax Use in America
Xanax use is rising, leading to higher overdose rates and other negative consequences. Learn more about its role in the nation’s prescription drug epidemic.
Summertime Anxiety in Children and Teens
Summertime anxiety in children and teens is often a result of lack of structure and changes in routine that can be addressed by parents and caregivers using these helpful tips.
Florida’s Top 10 Counties for Drug Overdose Deaths
Florida’s Top 10 Counties for Drug Overdose Deaths
While Florida saw a year-to-year drop in its prescription drug rate from 2010 to 2016, the state is one that still ranks high for drug and alcohol misuse. This suffering…
Now Available: Teletherapy for Primary Mental Health Diagnoses
Now Available: Teletherapy for Primary Mental Health Diagnoses
The Recovery Village Telehealth app will offer access to treatment to adult and adolescent patients in Florida with primary mental health diagnoses.
How to Find Online Recovery Meetings
If your circumstances make it difficult to attend an addiction recovery meeting in person, learn about resources to find online recovery meetings.
COVID-19 Map: Tracking Substance Usage During Coronavirus
COVID-19 Map: Tracking Substance Usage During Coronavirus
Use the dashboard to see how adults responded about their past-month drug use to better understand how COVID is affecting substance use and mental health.
3 Questions That Could Help with Suicide Prevention
Opening up a conversation about mental health a suicide can help better treat the issues that cause suicidal thoughts. These three simple questions could save someone’s life.
May Is Mental Health Awareness Month
Mental Health Awareness Month has begun. This year's theme centers on providing helpful resources for improving mental health. Read about the campaign and how you can help.
Mom’s Post on Quitting Drinking Goes Viral After Uncomfortable Encounter with Another Mom
One mother’s story of turning down playdate mimosas goes viral, as the wine mom culture among parents continues to be pervasive.
COVID-19 Unemployment Rates
The coronavirus pandemic is contributing to rising unemployment numbers, which may have another unfortunate side effect: increased rates of substance use disorders.
Alcohol Use in Quarantine
COVID-19 has stranded many people at home, and some are turning to substances in an attempt to cure boredom and hopelessness. Learn more about the dangers of coping with alcohol…
The Recovery Village Joins the Aetna Insurance Network
The Recovery Village is now an in-network provider with Aetna, expanding coverage and access to drug and alcohol treatment programs for people in need.
Canadian Teen Overdoses on Heroin
Recently, a Canadian teen overdosed on heroin he purchased online. Learn more about what his death can teach parents and treatment providers about teen addiction.
NIDA Releases New Screening Tools for Adolescent Substance Use
NIDA Releases New Screening Tools for Adolescent Substance Use
Adolescent substance abuse is a growing issue that the NIDA is helping to combat with new screening tools. Click to read on.
Juul CEO Apologizes for Teen Vaping Epidemic
Juul is the most popular e-cigarette for teens and the CEO is apologizing for their role in the teen vaping epidemic.
Study Shows Link Between Inadequate Sleep and Teen Drug Abuse
Study Shows Link Between Inadequate Sleep and Teen Drug Abuse
There are clear links between a lack of quality sleep and risky behaviors like teen drug abuse. Click here to find out more.
