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Opioid Settlements Rising in America 

Opioid manufacturers are being held responsible for their role in the United States’ opioid epidemic in landmark rulings across the nation.  An Oklahoma judge recently ordered Johnson & Johnson to pay $572 million to fund a state plan to combat opioid addiction, a move that could have implications for the multitude of lawsuits filed against […]

by Sam Dekin

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Addiction Treatment Being Favored Over Jail Time

Addiction Treatment Being Favored Over Jail Time

Addiction is a disease. We’re going to repeat this vitally important statement for maximum effect. Addiction is a disease.  If you are diagnosed with most diseases, you get treatment… you don’t get a jail sentence. These are the options that are weighed by law enforcement officials every day in this country. Sadly, they often choose […]

by Sam Dekin

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International Overdose Awareness

International Overdose Day

When you abuse substances, you’re playing with chemical fire. Every injection, every pill, and every snort could be the one that triggers an overdose. The risk could be lethal. Recent statistics show a shocking growth of overdose deaths in the United States from 1999 to now. Two decades ago, the number of casualties stood at […]

by Sam Dekin

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How We Talk About Addiction Can Add to the Stigma

How We Talk About Addiction Can Add to the Stigma

Language has incredible power to shape our identities for good, but it also can be harmful. While our words can be used to express love and support, they also can add to the stigma of addiction and cause pain—even if we don’t mean to do so. Talking about mental health problems and substance abuse can […]

by Sam Dekin

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Supporting Fathers in Addiction Recovery

Fathers in Recovery: How to Connect with Your Loved Ones Again

Being a father in recovery is challenging and having a father in recovery is just as challenging. Addiction can have devastating effects on families. Healing the damage may feel like an uphill battle but doing so can be an important part of recovery for fathers. June is not only when we observe Father’s Day, but […]

by Sam Dekin

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Mothers in Recovery

Mothers in Recovery

For mothers on the path to sobriety, the road is often not an easy one, especially around times of the year such as holidays. It can be difficult consolidating previous versions of yourself with the new you of today, but it can be a wonderful opportunity to explore new dimensions within yourself, as well as […]

by Sam Dekin

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The Impact of Celebrity Involvement in Drug Use Prevention

Celebrities have long used their platforms to make the world a better place—advocating for healthy diets, literacy, animal welfare, and much more. One particularly powerful cause many celebrities are putting their star power behind is drug use prevention and addiction treatment. It’s no secret that countless celebrities have battled substance abuse, and now they’re taking […]

by Sam Dekin

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National Day of Action – Syringe Exchanges in Santa Barbara

Substance use can rob you of your family, your friends, and ultimately, your life. Drugs are being prescribed, abused, and misunderstood at alarmingly high rates, and the looming possibility of an overdose shrouds every fix. While we can’t reasonably expect to cure the disease of addiction overnight, we can work together to take bold strides […]

by Sam Dekin

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Best Audio Books on Recovery

Turn the Page: The Best Audio Books on Recovery and Wellness, California Edition

Life is like a novel that we are constantly writing with every twist and turn of our experiences. Every day is a separate chapter and each year a new volume, and they all add up to a literary journey from naivety to enlightenment. Substance use can play the role of the villain in your personal […]

by Sam Dekin

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National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week

National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week

Adolescence is a time for discovery. Teens explore their minds, their hearts, and their souls in the search for an identity, a search that should last a lifetime. It’s a time to ask questions and investigate truths, which is why it is so important to provide adolescents with the knowledge they need to make informed […]

by Sam Dekin

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