Longbranch Recovery Blog
Synthetic drugs are more addicting, illegal and available than ever before
Drugs have been a problem in the US for decades. Addiction is not a new human condition. However, addiction has gotten much worse in America. Several factors have triggered the rise in addiction statistics over the past two decades. A…
Isolation can lead to an increase in opioid deaths
A recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention showed that the number of deaths from opioid overdoses in Chicago, Illinois increased during a Covid-19 lockdown in March, April and May 2020. The deeper problem behind the story…
Drug Addiction, a Growing Crisis in Urban America
Drug addiction is so widespread that it is a serious problem for both rural America and urban centers. Indeed, rural America saw an unprecedented surge in drug overdose deaths in the first 15 years of the 21st century. Some rural…
Top 10 places for luxury rehab
Luxury rehabilitation centers are inpatient centers dedicated to treating addicts in a resort-like setting. They provide treatment for drugs, alcohol, and other addictions to their patients. Similar to other rehab facilities, they offer traditional therapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy…
Ten signs a loved one has an addiction
Addiction can be a scary word and a difficult thing to do for a family. Nobody wants to get addicted, but it still happens to so many people. Developing an addiction in a child is one of the worst fears…
Opiate addiction and loss of vision
Every month new data seems to be surfacing on the harmful effects of the American opioid addiction epidemic. This crisis, aptly referred to as a national public health emergency, continues to grow in harm and danger, not only for addicts,…
The number of deaths from drug overdose reaches 80,000 in a year
A December 2020 report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recorded more than 80,000 deaths from overdose between May 2019 and May 2020. That’s a significant increase considering the total number of deaths from January 2019 to January…
Current COVID regulations for travel
On January 29, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced the outbreak of a mysterious virus that is spreading in Wuhan, China. At the time, 59 people were officially infected with coronavirus-related pneumonia. To avoid further spread, experts suggested travel…
The effects of alcohol consumption on the senses
Several scientific papers assume that long-term drinkers as found in those with an addiction problem, experience significant, even permanent, loss or inhibition of their senses. To date, researchers have shown deterioration in eyesight, smell, taste, and coordination in people who…
Diversity in Rehabilitation: Steps to Inclusion
The road to sobriety from addiction has made strides in engaging different types of people. Typically, individuals treated for substance abuse are white and middle to upper class, and patients of other races have been around. In response to a…
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…
Thanksgiving Non-Alcoholic Drinks – Guide to Alcoholic Rehab
Sobriety on vacation Trying to stay sober from Halloween to Thanksgiving to New Years is a huge task compared to the rest of the year. Family celebrations, themed bar events, and work meetings happen several times during this part of…
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…