Addiction

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 immenselyinfluential on how that information is received. The words we use regarding dr

Recovery, Not Relapse: Why States are “Sentencing” Drug Users to Treatment Programs

Is Addiction a Crime?America has been fighting a “Waron Drugs” since the 1970s, with drug dealers and users alike facing strictcriminal penalties. Yet, opioid use andoverdose have become a crisis

Politicians Aiming to Put Combination Locks on Pill Bottles

The <a href="https://www.ethosrecovery.com/opioid-epidemic/" id="">opioidcrisis</a> is forcing at least two lawmakers to get creative in findinga solution to solve the epidemic that has taken tens of

Pharmaceutical Companies Are Paying for Their Part in the Opioid Crisis

Cracking down on opioid suppliersThough opioid deaths havesubsided slightly from their record high levels in 2017, addiction and overdoseare still sweeping the nation. Thankfully, our city, state, and

Parent's Guide - Is it Selfish of Parents to Take Care of Themselves?

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The simple answer is no, parents taking good care of themselves is the only way they will be able to help a loved one that is suffering from addiction. So, this is t

Parent's Guide - Seeking Professional Help

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Parents have to help their loved ones for their own peace of mind and for their own need to care for and love their child. Once a child has become addicted telling t

Parent's Guide - Don’t Enable an Addicted Child, Support Them

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]It is frightening to discover a family member has an addiction. There are so many issues to worry about. A parent dreads to think their loved one may get a police re