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Addiction News

January 6, 2020

A Decade in Drugs, Analyzing Drug Addiction Statistics from this Decade

As we round out this decade and jump into 2020, it’s time to take a look back at drug addiction trends of the past decade. Drug addiction and alcoholism have made headlines across the country and the world, and new frightening drug use trends are painting a fearful new decade of addiction
October 21, 2019

Even Future Fathers Can Cause Alcohol-Related Birth Defects

A groundbreaking study shows that even alcohol consumption among fathers can increase a newborn’s likelihood of developing alcohol-related birth defects. Learn more here and find out what you can do to decrease the likelihood of your child having an alcohol-related health problem.
October 2, 2019

Ewan McGregor’s Daughter Reveals She Suffered A Pill Addiction In An Open Letter

Clara McGregor, Ewan McGregor’s daughter, wrote about her struggle with pill addiction, depression, and how she was beaten and raped in an open letter. She has since triumphed over her struggles and found sobriety and improved mental health.
September 30, 2019

How a Regular Person can Make a Difference in Addiction Recovery Activism

This isn’t a sappy blog with inspirational quotes. It’s a blog featuring true stories and perspectives from people who have struggled with addiction and gotten sober. Sobriety tips directly from someone who has been where you are right now, struggling. You can get and stay sober, here’s how.
September 30, 2019

Heroin Withdrawal Timeline

Artistic expression can improve mental health, which is especially important for helping individuals who are in recovery. Banyan Boca Raton explores how art therapy can help people who are struggling with mental health disorders by boosting self-esteem and even releasing dopamine in the brain.
September 5, 2019

Buzz Aldrin’s Struggles with Alcoholism

When he came back down to Earth after walking on the moon, astronaut Buzz Aldrin battled depression and other challenges. Banyan Treatment Centers explore what contributed to Buzz Aldrin’s mental health struggles and how the space explorer treated his challenges with depression and alcoholism.
May 16, 2019

Batman and the Faces of Addiction

Heath Ledger played The Joker, and a prescription pill overdose lead to the actor’s untimely death. Ben Affleck, who played Batman in two different films, has recently opened up about his alcoholism. What is going on in Gotham City that’s caused challenges for both the hero and the villain?
April 30, 2019

Ambien and Strange Behavior

Ambien is a popular insomnia medication intended to help users fall asleep faster. It’s been at the center of celebrity tweet scandals and strange behavior among some users. There are strange side effects of Ambien to consider, and those who are addicted should seek prescription pill detox and addiction treatment.