A Crisis Falling by the Wayside Concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic are eclipsing another very real, preexisting crisis: the opioid crisis. Heroin overdose continues to claim the lives of thousands of Americans each year. It also results in babies born…
The state of Oregon, long upheld as a paradise for progressive policies, became the first state to decriminalize hard drugs in the U.S. This was done with the passage of Measure 110, which passed in the November 2020 election. Research shows…
When people think about addictive prescriptions, they often think about opioids like OxyContin. We don’t often hear about other prescription drugs, which are just as addictive and can be just as deadly. One such class of prescription drugs is Benzodiazepines,…
Importance of Community In his 2015 TEDTalk, British journalist Johann Hari offered a unique perspective on addiction. He stated the opposite of addiction wasn’t sobriety or recovery; it is connection. During the current Covid-19 pandemic, staying connected has been difficult…
You may think of “addiction” as a term related to drug and alcohol use, but it actually describes both substance abuse and some compulsive behaviors, including pornography consumption. Watching porn can become just as addictive as using substances, and the…
Dax Shepard is known by many as a jovial, personable actor and comedian. Starring in the hit sitcom, Parenthood, Shepard quickly became a household name, especially with his famous wife and actress, Kristen Bell. While Shepard is certainly known and…
September is National Recovery Month. During the month, attention and awareness are brought to substance use and those who have completed recovery successfully are celebrated. These individuals are encouraged to share their stories through various vehicles in order to shine…
Few can imagine the pressure that professional athletes face when playing on a field or court in front of thousands of fans. The desire to be better, do better and feel better propels countless athletes every year to use and…
Opioids, whether it be opiates in prescription medication or recreational drugs, are highly addicting and therefore lead to difficult experiences with withdrawal. When ingested, opioids incite feelings of intense pleasure and relaxation by stimulating receptors in the brain. For those…
Across the globe, alcohol consumption is consistently on the rise. Research shows that the total volume of alcohol consumed each year has increased by nearly 70% between 1990 and 2017. Major beverage companies are making alcohol more accessible than it’s…
