The World Health Organization (WHO) announced on Wednesday, March 11 that the new coronavirus is now officially a global pandemic.1 In the past two weeks, COVID-19 cases outside of China have increased 13-fold and the number of affected countries has tripled.
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Can I Go To Rehab While On Probation or Parole?
The legal consequences of drug abuse can vary greatly, but most often, drug offenders are sentenced with hefty fines, probation, or are sent to jail immediately, especially if they have a history of prior arrests. However, going to rehab while on probation can be extremely beneficial, and for individuals on parole, it may even be […]
Is Addiction a Disease?
Addiction is a serious problem in America. More than 130 people die daily from opioid overdose1 and 1 in 10 adults died from excessive alcohol use between 2006 and 2010.2 With addiction being one of the leading preventable causes of death in the United States, it’s essential that we thoroughly understand what addiction is so […]