Effects of military service can cause substance use issues, data shows
Military life is not easy. With the combination of grueling physical training, demanding schedules, separation from familiar support systems, and ...
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Recovery is Accessible – Ready Now Recovery
Generally, receptionists have a low-stress job: answer phones, make copies, open the mail. In the addiction recovery world, however, this ...
What Is National Recovery Month?
September is National Recovery Month, and Adult & Teen Challenge is excited to celebrate with the recovery community across the ...
Addiction Increases COVID-19 Risks, NIDA Says
In a June blog post, Dr. Nora Volkow, director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), noted the increased severity ...
Fentanyl: Death in Disguise
Fentanyl abuse began in the 1970s and continues today. The painkiller provides a feeling of euphoria exceeding that of many ...
Pandemic Sees Rise in Fentanyl-Related Overdose Deaths
In April, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released preliminary data showing that over 90,000 Americans died as ...
Understanding Addiction in the Family Context
Are you searching for answers regarding your loved one’s use of drugs or alcohol? Are you unsure about whether their ...
Silence, Secrecy, Shame & Stigma
As many of us know, addiction is no respecter of persons. It affects the old and the young and everyone ...
Addiction Does Not Discriminate
Addiction Does Not Discriminate… …Against Race or Ethnicity According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), addiction impacts all ...