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.
Would you like to sleep better? Avoid alcohol
Are you one of the millions of people who don’t get enough sleep? Or who falls asleep but then doesn’t feel rested in the morning? When looking for a better night’s sleep, one of the factors you might want to…
Supersized Alcopops – a dangerous alcoholic beverage marketed to minors
A study of drug and alcohol addiction shows that a significant percentage of alcohol intoxication from oversized alcopops occurs in underage drinkers (46%). This information is alarming, and begs the question of whether oversized alcopops are intentionally made and marketed…
Ban on advertising for alcohol, gambling and drugs on Youtube
Ban on advertising for alcohol, gambling and drugs on Youtube On June 14, 2021, Youtube announced a ban on advertising for alcohol, gambling or prescription drugs on its website. In particular, the platform forbade controversial advertisements to appear in their…
How to support a loved one in rehab
Going to rehab for an addiction is not an easy process. It can be an emotional roller coaster ride. While it is certainly something that can be very rewarding, it can also be something that can be very challenging. For…
What effects does drug addiction have on the environment?
Substance abuse harms the ecosystem. This damage is a researched and documented fact – albeit perhaps little known and surprising. In recent years there has been increased awareness of the deteriorating state of our ecosystem and its impact on our…
Are Doctors Still Prescribing Too Much Opioids?
The United States is in an addiction epidemic. There are several contributing factors, but one reason is the increase in the prescription of pain relievers by doctors in the early 2000s. Although some of these prescribing trends have declined in…
Xylazine – Makes the opioid epidemic even more deadly
Photo from gevende / iStockPhoto.com There’s a new drug on the scene that, despite efforts by the DEA and other law enforcement agencies to prevent people from using it, continues to appear in reports of opioid overdoses. Xylazine overdose deaths…
Mother and son are getting their lives back
My son is alive and well thanks to the addiction recovery program. My son had been on drugs for two years before I discovered it. He was a teenager and went out with friends a lot, so it took me…
Cannabis and Pregnancy Do Not Mix: What You Need to Know
New information shows a direct link between negative health outcomes in newborns and mothers who used cannabis during pregnancy. But even as this information is making its way into the mainstream, other research suggests that more women use cannabis during…