Substance Use Disorder Resources

We have heard sad stories of celebrities and ordinary people dying young due to a drug overdose. We are also aware of the government’s effort to lessen, if not eradicate, drug addiction not only because of the crimes associated with it but also because it destroys entire communities. With all […]

George Jung is to the United States what Pablo Escobar was to Colombia. George Jung is a widely-renowned former drug trafficker and smuggler who has been in and out of prison since the early 70s. Being given the nickname “El Americano” and “Boston George,” Jung undeniably played a major role in the […]

Jackson Maine is not your typical Hollywood idol. He is not a six-foot-six former WWE superstar who can take on an army of thugs and walk away unscathed. Neither is he a Man-God who wields a mythical hammer or an iron-plated superhero who can lift tanks and shoot pulsar rays. […]

The Best Pets for Living in Recovery Sometimes the road to recovery from substance abuse or alcohol addiction can be lonely and frustrating. Our family and friends may not always be available to be there for us. Without a strong support group, patients may feel less resilient, have poor self-esteem, […]

10 Recovery Quotes for Inspiration Recovery from drug or alcohol addiction is no mean feat. But it is possible. It is your own personal willpower that sets the terms for the success of any treatment initiative. One of the ways to do this is to have inspiring recovery quotes to […]

A List of Movies About Drugs and Addiction Drug addiction is an international issue that has affected civilization for decades. One of the ways we can see this effect is through movies. Movies have a way of capturing the cultural feelings of the moment and exposing the issues facing their […]

Refuge Recovery: A New Way to Fight Addiction Buddhists have been known to be very insightful, wise, and peaceful people. This Eastern religion/philosophy has become well known throughout the entire world. Buddhists believe in keen self-awareness and meditation with their guiding principles and “truths,” beginning with the internal acknowledgment that […]

The 5 Best Detective Novels About Addiction The best detective novels will take hold of you and subtly enlighten you. This might be one of the best ways to discuss drug and alcohol addiction and recovery. Unfortunately, the best detective novels are hardly ever about this theme. Almost all books […]

The New Trap House A “trap house” is defined by the Urban Dictionary as a private house or an apartment, sometimes situated in various public housing communities, where numerous “trap lords” or “trap stars” sell and deal drugs. For drug dealers, it’s basically their official place of business. These trap houses […]

5 Helpful Apps for Sobriety Technology may be used to help us communicate and do business better, but did you know that there are apps that help you stay sober from substance use? Read these top 5 picks to learn more. Indeed, technology presents so many possibilities that help people […]