Sober News
Things are always changing and evolving at Sober College. As clients’ needs change, Sober College adapts. In the Sober News section, we share information that is relevant to those at Sober College, their friends and family members, and the world of addiction treatment. …Read More We are constantly hosting events to showcase our students’ talents while encouraging them to develop their own identities through creative expression. The events we host, updates on alumni, and information for parents is all detailed here. It can be difficult to cope with having a loved one in treatment for addiction. During residential treatment, clients live onsite to receive the best possible. By hosting events, sharing stories and updates, family and friends can feel close and connected with their loved ones through their journey. Show Less.
Sober News
March 19, 2018
Lawsuits Against Purdue Pharma
Pharmaceutical companies are beginning to experience backlash amid skyrocketing rates of opioid abuse across the country. Purdue Pharma, one of the best-known companies in the…
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February 14, 2018
Prescription Drug Monitoring Systems | What Are They All About?
Prescription drug abuse is at an all-time high, and with the current opioid epidemic which took the lives of 63,000 people in 2016, many are…
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October 18, 2017
Myths & Truths about Addiction Recovery: Breaking the Stigma of Addiction
Addiction is a hot topic for discussion and it’s ripe with misinformation and myths. It is a highly charged topic and many tend to have…
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August 7, 2017
Prescription Drugs Leading to Heroin Addiction
In recent years, new trends in substance abuse have emerged. In just six years, the number of people who tried heroin for the first time…
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July 10, 2017
Overcoming Opioid Addiction | How Do We Treat the Opioid Epidemic?
Opioid addiction is skyrocketing in the United States. An estimated 2.1 million people struggle with opioid abuse in the United States alone and approximately 78…
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May 17, 2017
Changing the Conversation About Addiction | Mark Zuckerberg’s Facebook Post on Addiction Recovery
On April 29, 2017, Mark Zuckerberg shared his experience meeting with people from Dayton, Ohio, to discuss their recovery from opioid addiction. His Facebook post…
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April 20, 2017
Coachella, Music Festivals, Teen Drug Abuse, and Sober Fun
Drugs and alcohol have been a consistent presence at concerts and festivals, like Coachella, for years. While different events tend to attract diverse groups of…
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April 5, 2017
12 Signs of Teen Drug Abuse | Alcohol Awareness Month 2017
In the hope of helping NCADD spread the word about Alcohol Awareness Month 2017, we created the infographic below that outlines the 12 Signs of…
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April 5, 2017
Medical Marijuana: How it Works
Marijuana has been used both recreationally and medically for thousands of years. While the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has not yet determined that…
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