CBD May Help With Recovery from Heroin Addiction
More than just a fad If you keep up with health trends you’ve probably heard of CBD, or cannabidiol, an ingredient in marijuana known for its anti-inflammatory effects. Unlike THC, CBD is not an intoxicant…and is therefore considered much safer for public consumption. Scientists studying…
Finding Support and Understanding When Struggling with Addiction
Addiction is often misunderstood Being in the midst of addiction is incredibly difficult—and though we all learn about substance use disorders in schools and from popular culture, it’s much different to go through one yourself. So different, in fact, that people who think they are…
Pharmaceutical Companies Are Paying for Their Part in the Opioid Crisis
Cracking down on opioid suppliers Though opioid deaths have subsided slightly from their record high levels in 2017, addiction and overdose are still sweeping the nation. Thankfully, our city, state, and federal governments are fighting back. Policy proposals have tightened regulations and increased the availability…
Recovery, Not Relapse: Why States are “Sentencing” Drug Users to Treatment Programs
Is Addiction a Crime? America has been fighting a “War on Drugs” since the 1970s, with drug dealers and users alike facing strict criminal penalties. Yet, opioid use and overdose have become a crisis despite the harsh punitive measures. In an effort to prevent deaths…
What is Gene Therapy and Can it Prevent Addiction?
Groundbreaking advancements in the experimental area of gene therapy have the potential to revolutionalize the landscape of addiction treatment as well as a broad range of other diseases. The first gene therapy was approved in the EU in 2012, and in the last few years…
Sobering Hobbies: Activities That Have Been Statistically Proven to Promote Sobriety
Addiction is a devastating disease that leads one to lose control over their actions while filling a void with drugs, alcohol, and other substances. Even if a person cognizant realizes that their drug habit is unhealthy or serving them in negative ways, the power of…
Lakota Culture and Spirituality as a Path to Recovery
Spirituality is the lifeblood of every Native American’s life, tying the disparate elements of the world together into an interwoven fabric that connects the natural world to the world of the heavens. The Lakota, in particular, believe that there is a spirit alive in every…
Reframing the Way We Talk About Addiction
Language is more important than we give it credit – the way we frame a conversation and paint a mental picture is immensely influential on how that information is received. The words we use regarding drug use and addiction can affect a person’s recovery, and…
Donald Trump Donates Part of Salary to Alcoholism Research
Last year, President Donald Trump donated $100,000 – his salary from the third quarter of 2018 – to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, a government agency that supports and conducts research on the impact alcohol has on human health and well-being. President…
Politicians Aiming to Put Combination Locks on Pill Bottles
The opioid crisis is forcing at least two lawmakers to get creative in finding a solution to solve the epidemic that has taken tens of thousands of lives in just the last few years. Two Tennessee legislators are proposing a new policy that would effectively…
Author – Chris Howard
Chris Howard is the Founder and Director of Ethos Recovery. He has a B.A. in Psychology from UCLA and has served as a community advocate/mentor for men and women in recovery since 2010.
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