As we enter the holiday season of 2020, it’s clear that this has been a tumultuous year. Every American has struggled with the COVID-19 virus, whether you’ve gotten sick, known someone who got sick or experienced financial problems because of it. On top of the worldwide pandemic, the U.S. has seen plenty of political unrest […]
The 2020 election was surprising in many ways. The presidential election was extraordinarily close in some states and high-stakes, but many important amendments and propositions were put to the people for their consideration in November. One of them was Oregon’s Measure 110, also called the Drug Decriminalization and Addiction Treatment Initiative. The measure passed with […]
The novel coronavirus, also called COVID-19, has been spreading across the world over the past few weeks. Vulnerable people like the elderly and people with pre-existing conditions are at risk of serious medical complications and death if they contract the virus. For that reason, the U.S. government and health officials have released some advice and […]
By: Paige Hohmann The passing of underground rapper Lil Peep drew public attention after CNN’s coverage of the incident. The sudden death of Gustav Ahr, whose nickname “Peep” was given to him by his mother at a young age, raised controversy as well as shock among family, friends, and supporters of the 21-year-old. On November […]
Young people in recovery must learn how to manage stress in college if they intend to maintain sobriety. Thing is, college life doesn’t lend itself to be relaxing and stress-free. The art of keeping a healthy college work-life balance can be tricky, even to the most organized and disciplined of students. According to the American […]
By: Megan Hesse Opioid overdose rates are at an all-time high, with each year’s record-breaking the previous one. In 2015, a combination of prescription opioids, heroin, and fentanyl contributed to more than 33,000 overdose deaths. Meanwhile, even as rates continue to skyrocket to the point where the president has declared the crisis to be a […]
By: Joseph Raspolich Marijuana is possibly the most well-known and ubiquitous recreational drug in the United States. Most people have had some experience with the drug, either having tried it themselves or knowing someone who has. In recent years, efforts to decriminalize and legalize it have led to the legalization of possession in seven states […]
Whether it’s because of all the money being spent on gifts, the pressure of having to get so much decorating and cooking done, or the volatility of putting dozens of members of a boisterous family together in a small space, the holidays can be downright stressful sometimes. For people in recovery, holiday stress can be […]
Less than 20 percent of individuals who receive treatment for alcohol use disorder (AUD) will remain alcohol-free for an entire year. The first years are always the hardest, and the relapse rate begins to decrease over time. Of those who are sober, 60 percent will remain alcohol-free, and those who are sober for five years […]
By: Megan Hesse By now, there are few people within the United States who are unaware of the opioid epidemic that, despite national measures being taken to stem the rate of overdose deaths, continues to ravage the country. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in 2016 opioids were responsible for […]
