One of the tertiary consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic has been a marked increased consumption of alcohol. U.S. alcohol sales have increased 55% during the pandemic. American adults report they are drinking 14% more often. (1) This may be a result of restaurants closing, teaching kids at home, and people making their drinks at home…
Former First Lady, Michelle Obama, revealed last week that just like many other Americans, she is battling “low-grade depression.” According to recent polling, 1 out of 3 Americans are dealing with symptoms of stress and or anxiety. (1) It is easy to understand why in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. Jobs have been lost,…
The War on Opiate Addiction Over the past 20 years, the United States has seen three major waves of opioid overdose deaths. The first began in the year 2000 when prescription opioid deaths began climbing year after year. The other two began more recently. Heroin overdose deaths began to increase rapidly in 2010. The third…
Finding an addiction treatment center that best meets your needs can sometimes be a challenge. Insurance coverage or available financial resources often play a role in the decision. Location is often a factor as well for a variety of reasons. Here are some things to consider when deciding whether or not to travel for addiction…