Depression After Quitting Smoking a Growing Concern
Statistics from a new study indicate that people who quit smoking may develop depression or begin using other substances instead of tobacco.
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.
Fingerprint Drug Test Developed
Fingerprint drug test technology is a new way to detect drugs in a person’s body by collecting a simple fingerprint sample.
Overdose Deaths Increased During COVID-19 Pandemic
Among the many challenges associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been an unfortunate increase in drug overdose deaths in the United States.
COVID-19 Vaccine & Drinking
With multiple COVID-19 vaccines now available, many people have wondered if it is safe to drink alcohol after getting the vaccine.
Failed Depression Drug Shows Promise for Opioid Withdrawal
Allergan recently announced that rapastinel, a drug they were testing for major depressive disorder did not work. However, it may have a different use in the future.
FDA Approves First Postpartum Depression Drug
The FDA has just approved Zulresso (brexanolone), the first-ever drug approved for postpartum depression (PPD). Learn what this means for women who suffer from PPD.
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.
The Drug Addiction Pipeline: Who Supplies Drugs to America?
The Drug Addiction Pipeline: Who Supplies Drugs to America?
Find out which nations are responsible for producing the illegal drugs within America causing addiction and how America plans to treat these addictions.
New York Removes Addiction Treatment Barriers
The NY attorney general along with dozens of others are pushing Congress to make treatment for addiction more accessible in the midst of the opioid crisis.
Brain Imaging May Help Identify Risk for Alcohol Use
Brain imaging studies have found that measuring the amount of grey matter in a teenager’s brain can predict the likelihood of later addiction issues.
Former NFL Player Founds Addiction Recovery Center for Athletes
Former NFL player Randy Grimes describes substance misuse as one of his most difficult obstacles to overcome. Now retired, Grimes has established a treatment center to help other athletes.
How a County More Than Halved Deaths Related to Opioids
Chittenden County’s opioid deaths dropped by more than 50%. Their success shows positive signs for defeating the nation’s opioid crisis.
Drug Overdose Deaths Fell, 2018 CDC Data Shows
Drug overdose death counts have decreased for the first time since the 1990s, according to preliminary statistics from the CDC.
City Launches Campaign to Warn About Fentanyl-Laced Cocaine
Clubgoers in areas of Brooklyn are being warned about the dangers of fentanyl-laced cocaine through this New York City Health Department initiative.
The Recovery Village and Orlando Recovery Center Have Been Recognized as a Blue Distinction Center
Two of our facilities have been recognized as some of the first facilities to receive the Blue Distinction® Center for Substance Use Treatment and Recovery designation.
Do You Live in One of the States with the Fewest Drug Overdose Deaths?
Do You Live in One of the States with the Fewest Drug Overdose Deaths?
Drug overdoses have increased throughout the U.S., but some states have fewer losses using tactics that can be adapted by the rest of the country to limit drug-related deaths.
New Report Underscores Need for a National Resilience Strategy
New Report Underscores Need for a National Resilience Strategy
The opioid crisis is a major part of the recent increase in deaths due to suicide as well as drug and alcohol abuse. Click to read on.
Drugs, Crime, and Violence: Exploring the Connections
Drugs, Crime, and Violence: Exploring the Connections
Alcohol and drug abuse can both lead to criminal behavior and can be used as a coping mechanism by those who have a history of crime.
Russell Brand Credits Spirituality with His Addiction Recovery Success
Russell Brand Credits Spirituality with His Addiction Recovery Success
Addiction recovery is always a personal journey. After all, if there were a prescribed path that would take someone from addiction to sustained recovery every time, everyone would use it.
Recovery at Home: Online AA & NA
Learn about options for completing addiction recovery from home, including virtual AA and NA support group meetings, teletherapy and online chat groups.
Top Regions of the United States Hit Hardest by Drug Overdoses
Top Regions of the United States Hit Hardest by Drug Overdoses
No area in the United States has been immune to an increase in drug overdoses and the drug overdose rate. Some regions of the United States, though, have been hit…
Medical Marijuana Will Not Cure Opioid Crisis, Study Says
A new study shows medical marijuana is not a cure for the opioid crisis. Instead, expanded treatment resources are needed.
Hospital Study Highlights Challenge of Treating ER Patients Who Abuse Drugs
Hospital Study Highlights Challenge of Treating ER Patients Who Abuse Drugs
Here are the results of a Maryland hospital study that highlights the complexity of dealing with multi-drug users for ER physicians.
