Please join us for a “sneak peek” of a work in progress screening of Dying in Vein, from Academy Award Winning executive producer Geralyn White Dreyfous, director Jenny Mackenzie, and editor Torben Bernhard. Dying in Vein is an intimate and deeply personal exploration of heroin addiction in three young adults who as … Read More
Memory and Addiction An exciting new study has been published in the Journal of Neuroscience by Washington State University researchers. They indicate that they have found a mechanism in the brain that enables the powerful role of memory in the process of drug addiction. This is important and because their discovery opens a new area … Read More
Colorado and Prescription drug abuse Recently, a study was published entitled, “Colorado Plan to Reduce Prescription Drug Abuse” by the state of Colorado (www.colorado.gov) Although many believe marijuana to be the only major drug problem affecting Colorado, the use of prescription drugs is also very high and concerning. In fact, in the executive summary section of … Read More
Alcohol Use Statistics in Arizona: Alcohol Rehab Arizona A recent study, Adult Substance Use in Arizona, by the Southwest Interdisciplinary Research Center at Arizona State University, discusses alcohol use in Arizona. Some interesting findings were reported of those surveyed including: 59 % of 18-28 year olds, 63% of 29-39 year olds, 58% of 40-49 and 50-59 … Read More
Teens and legalized marijuana in Denver, Colorado: Drug Rehab in Denver Colorado With recreational marijuana use being legal for about a year in Colorado, Denver parents are watching their teens deal with the pressures surrounding the drug more than ever before. If you ask teens, they say that most kids get marijuana from their parents … Read More
Loving your Spouse through Recovery One of the lowest points in a marriage may come when a spouse is battling an addiction of any kind. Challenges arise throughout the process of addiction recovery, from the feelings of hopelessness of a spouse while their partner is actively involved in their addiction, to the optimism (as well … Read More
Drug abuse in the military How serious is the problem of drug abuse in the military? For a couple of decades, drug use in the military seemed to be on the decline. But, recently, new research shows that the problem is climbing again. In fact, some research shows that while some individuals are entering the … Read More
Tough Love and Recovery Usually when people love each other it means that they show affection and are really nice to each other – but there are times when this is not the case. Sometimes loving someone can mean treating that person in a harsh or stern manner to help that person change in a … Read More
Loving someone enough to get them into rehab Many people feel like they are doing everything they can for a loved one by supporting them and helping them outside of rehab. However, when their loved one turns violent, or suicidal, or depressed, or even asks for help, how do you help that individual take the … Read More
Officers in Utah seize possible Krokodil “Zombie” drug A recent Utah Weber/Morgan Narcotic strike force drug bust found almost 20 pounds of methamphetamine and the “zombie drug” also known as “krokodil” in a man’s home in West Valley City. Although the substance believed to be krokodil has not officially been proven as such, if it … Read More
