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The problem of alcohol abuse has been with humankind since its narcotic effects were first discovered over 9,000 years ago. And for much of history, it was a problem that afflicted men far more than women. And while that is still true, things in America are changing. New data from…
Aware Recovery Care of Florida has just earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for both Home Care and Behavioral Health Care by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal of Approval® is a symbol of quality that reflects an organization’s commitment to providing safe and…
New research from Iowa State University should come as no surprise. Beer company advertising influences adolescent attitudes and behavior. The Iowa State study was led by Professor Douglas Gentile and colleagues. The researchers found that beer companies “use cognitive and affective strategies -- humor, animation, funny voices, special effects” --…
Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid pain medication that is the most widely used synthetic opioid in medicine. It’s 50 to 100 times more potent than morphine. It was initially developed for surgical cases and for end of life care. As a street drug, it’s now killing more Americans annually than…
Aware Recovery Care of Connecticut has just earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for both Home Care Accreditation and Behavioral Health Care by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal of Approval® is a symbol of quality that reflects an organization’s commitment to providing safe…
Alcohol abuse has been with humankind for centuries and sadly remains one of the greatest challenges to human health and wellbeing. According to the latest statistics from the U.S. National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 26.9 percent of people ages 18 or older reported having engaged in binge drinking…
According to the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, approximately 3 million people in the United States tried LSD, marijuana, cocaine, or ecstasy for the first time in 2017. Many of those first-timers were teenagers. So, what if we could know the time of year teenagers most often…
For the first time since 1990, deaths from drug overdoses dropped last year from the year before. Why the drop? Prescription opioid overdose deaths declined (though sadly, Fentanyl deaths continue to climb). So, some progress is being made. And according to experts in the field, it’s being made in large…
Much has been written here and elsewhere about the toll opioids have taken on those trapped by addiction… More than 400,000 U.S. citizens dead. Millions more fighting to regain lives free of drugs. What’s not always discussed is the toll opioids have taken on the children of those addicted. Two…
China has long been a country with a troubled history in experimental treatments for drug addiction. They are now attempting to add another option. This treatment involves brain surgery to insert electrodes into the brains of addicts. There are currently eight studies being conducted on this approach around the world. …
