Addiction & Recovery Articles
At Longbranch Recovery, we understand the challenges of addiction and recovery, which is why we offer a variety of resources and support for individuals, families, and providers. Our articles explore the causes of addiction, share the latest treatment options, and provide inspiring personal stories to offer hope and motivation, along with expert insights and practical tips from addiction specialists and recovery advocates.
Ten signs it’s time for rehab
If you are reading this, chances are either you or someone you love is struggling with addiction. One of the saddest things about addiction is that it affects everyone connected to the struggling person. Addiction is a condition that is…
How COVID-19 Affected Alcohol Abuse
COVID-19 induced alcohol abuse The COVID-19 outbreak has resulted in the death of many people, deteriorated physical health, and changed mental health. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, fear, anxiety and depression have increased. Given that people are losing…
Drugs can kill in many ways
Medication overdoses make headlines and thus public opinion. A huge focus is on overdoses, largely because they have skyrocketed over the past two decades. However, there are many other ways that drugs can kill. Drug use increases the risk of…
Police Alcoholism – Guide to Alcohol Rehabilitation
Alcoholism in Police Officer Statistics Although police officers are designed to obey and obey the law, that doesn’t make them immune to addictions like everyone else. In fact, the police estimate between 20 and 30% of substance use disorders compared…
Millennials are at higher risk of addiction
develop a problem with substance abuse. Over the past 10 years, drug abuse rates for the generation have skyrocketed. According to the Trust for America’s Health and Well Being, drug-related deaths rose 108% from 2006 to 2015, while fatal alcohol…
Opioids and Virtual Street Corners – How Drugs Are Purchased Illegally in the 21st Century
When you think of a drug deal, you usually think of night street corners dimly lit by street lamps in a bad part of town. They think of shady alleys and secret back and forth between people who keep their…
Young adults abuse drugs more than their parents
A recent study found information suggesting that young people were more likely to use drugs than their parents when their parents were young. The study focused on a wide range of health metrics, including physiological status, mental health, and behavioral…
How to Identify Cocaine: Signs, Forms, and What to Look For
Cocaine: identification through tests, sensory ID You may have seen a movie or TV show in which a policeman licks his index finger, wipes it into a bag of white substance with practice, and then pensively licks the remains of…
Alcoholic beverages sales increase in 2020 due to COVID-19
Alcoholic beverages sales are increasing in the United States in 2020 due to COVID-19 At the beginning of March 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the COVID-19 pandemic. The outbreak of the disease spread around the world, uprooting the…