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Senators Tackle Opioid Addiction Epidemic

Reading time: 3 minThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that of the 72,000 overdose-related deaths in 2017, all but 30,000 of the overall death toll

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Recovery Author and Advocate, Remembered

Reading time: 3 minOn several occasions, we have discussed the benefits of reading in recovery; there are a good many books that can help people strengthen their program.

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Recovery Month: The Miracle Can Be Yours Too

Reading time: 3 minOn August 31st Hope By The Sea, along with treatment centers and others whose lives have been touched by addiction, observed International Overdose Awareness Day.

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International Overdose Awareness Day

Reading time: 2 minOverdose, while deadly, is preventable thanks to naloxone—a drug often sold under the brand name Narcan. Every person using drugs like heroin or prescription opioid

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AB 1793: Expunge Cannabis Convictions

Reading time: 3 minA good many people working programs of addiction recovery have legal records stemming from their past drug and alcohol use. Breaking state laws in service

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War On Drugs Opponent Passes Away

Reading time: 3 minA recent article from VICE takes a close look at the role of the United States in shaping global drug policy; and, whatever people’s views

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Working for Your Recovery

Reading time: 3 minOne facet of staying on track in early recovery is to stay as busy as possible. Idle time is rarely a good thing for anyone’s