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A Look At Addiction and Codependency
When Prince penned his iconic love song “I Would Die for You,” it’s safe to assume that he was exaggerating. For many…
Must-See TV Shows and Movies About Addiction
It can be difficult to find shows or movies about addiction that offer honest and authentic messaging. Whether it’s the depiction of…
Why Are Your Employees Struggling with Addiction?
Determining the cause of addiction among your employees is as simultaneously simple and difficult as asking someone why they’re having trouble paying…
HBO Series Euphoria Follows Woman Suffering from Drug Addiction in a World that’s Leaving her behind
Euphoria, HBO’s newest drama, revolves around Rue Bennett, a 17-year-old woman struggling with drug addiction, depression and anxiety who turns to drugs…
Examining and Addressing Addiction among Millennials
Addiction among millennials has been on the rise for some time. This age group is more likely to die from drugs, alcohol,…
Examining Addiction in the LGBTQ+ Community
As we continue to celebrate Pride Month, Recovery Unplugged wants to take a moment to examine some of the origins, sustaining factors…
Re-Examining Suboxone: Benefits and Risks of Buprenorphine
Buprenorphine has been in the news more than usual as of late. On one side of the spectrum, we’ve learned that the…
Joe Walsh and Ringo Starr Team Up to Address American Drug Addiction
We can all imagine a scenario in which we’re listening to a collaboration between Ringo Starr and Joe Walsh and saying, however…
What Are The Most Addictive Drugs?
This time of year, everyone loves a countdown, from the best songs of the year to the most commonly used (and most…
Staying Centered and Sober during the Holidays
Recovery Unplugged wants to wish everyone a happy, healthy and hopeful holiday season while recognizing the plight of those in recovery during…
In Case You Missed It: Three Stories from the Week that Address Addiction in the United States
It’s been quite a week: the government remains millimeters away from shutting down, President Trump has announced plans to pull out of…
Is The Perception of Addiction Changing?
Most people would like to consider themselves as enlightened, progressive and deeply in tune with the inner workings of just about everything;…
So…Just Who’s Responsible for Combating Drug Addiction?
We’ve all seen those after-school public-service announcements about drug addiction prevention is everyone’s responsibility: the cartoon animal that simplifies addiction as a…
Three Ways to Help an Addicted Friend
Very often we look at a friend who is vulnerable to drug or alcohol dependency and convince ourselves that it’s not our…
Popular Energy Drinks Linked to Drug and Alcohol Addiction in New Study
The next time you think about chugging a Red Bull to get through the second half of the work day or taking…
Make It Count: What Happens after Narcan Deployment?
Narcan saves lives and that’s really all there is too it…or is it? It’s true that the widely used anti-overdose drug has…
Northern Kentucky Officials Taking Addiction Prevention into their Own Hands
Every so often, we’re reminded of the power of communities to mobilize and improve conditions for their citizens and outlying neighborhoods. Whether…
Naloxone Saves Lives: A Message from Recovery Unplugged Medical Director Dr. David Kramer
I’ve treated thousands of patients in South Florida over my 20-year career as a doctor on the front lines of substance abuse…
A SAFE and Happy Halloween: Alcohol and Halloween’s Burgeoning Relationship
This year Americans will have spent approximately $8.5 billion on Halloween. Translation: it’s not just a kids’ holiday anymore. While many of us…
Are We All Wired for Addiction?
Last month, researchers at Texas A&M published a white paper making a decidedly bold claim: We are all wired for addiction on…