06AugAugust 6, 2019 Washington State Addiction Statistics Blair Patterson2019-07-30T12:13:47-07:00 There’s no question that Washington is a wonderful place to live – with beautiful coastal views, snow-capped mountains, and bustling cities, visitors may describe it as idyllic. Unfortunately, no matter how beautiful a region... Read more...
30JulJuly 30, 2019 College Alcohol Policies Fall Short Blair Patterson2019-07-30T12:16:36-07:00 College Alcohol Rules and Guidelines In a new study, titled “Assessing Campus Alcohol Policies: Measuring Accessibility, Clarity, and Effectiveness,” researchers from Johns Hopkins examined college alcohol rules and guidelines for their effectiveness. The... Read more...
19JulJuly 19, 2019 New Study: Opioid Crisis Overwhelms Doctors Blair Patterson2024-11-13T11:22:31-08:00As America’s opioid epidemic continues to claim more lives, those suffering from chemical dependence are not the only ones affected. We’ve discussed before that substance use disorder is a... Read more...
28JunJune 28, 2019 Finding Treatment: The Benefits of Local Rehab Blair Patterson2024-11-13T11:19:11-08:00Selecting the right addiction treatment facility is an incredibly important part of rehabilitation. The good news is that you’ve already made the right decision by choosing to attend rehab in... Read more...
21JunJune 21, 2019 Protecting Children from the Opioid Epidemic Blair Patterson2019-07-25T04:26:30-07:00Over 47,000 people died from overdosing on prescription opioid painkillers in 2017, many of whom were parents. When news stories focus on the toll of America’s opioid epidemic, they often... Read more...
05JunJune 5, 2019 New CDC Study: The Evolution of U.S. Drug Overdoses Blair Patterson2019-07-25T03:08:03-07:00New research shows that opioids aren’t the only drug responsible for overdose deaths in America. A breaking report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) analyzes trends in... Read more...
22MayMay 22, 2019 Mental Health Awareness | Mental Health Month | Clinician Guest Post Blair Patterson2024-10-30T12:25:46-07:00May is Mental Health Month. How exactly do you define your mental health? Mental health refers to your cognitive (thinking), behavioral, and emotional well- being. During active alcoholism and addiction,... Read more...
15MayMay 15, 2019 What You Need to Know About Prescription Drugs Blair Patterson2019-06-07T06:00:18-07:00Prescription drugs are responsible for the largest percentage of overdose deaths nationwide. Of the 22,400 drug overdose deaths in the US, opioid painkillers accounted for 38.2% of them. Every day... Read more...
04MayMay 4, 2019 The Importance of Fellowship in Recovery Blair Patterson2019-06-07T06:01:09-07:00 A fellowship could be any type of support group that you join in recovery. You’ve probably heard of some of the more well-known organizations, like Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, and... Read more...
