October 31, 2019

Is There a Vaping Ban in Florida?

As vaping deaths rise and states begin banning vaping, the Sunshine State has its own rules regarding vaping. Is there a vaping ban in Florida? Yes, there are laws against vaping indoors in businesses, but there is not a full vaping ban in effect like bans in other states. Learn more about Florida’s vaping laws.
October 22, 2019

How Addiction Relapse and Anxiety Are Linked

There are many people who think that relapse is just a part of the recovery process, but relapse doesn’t have to happen. There are many drug relapse warning signs and increasing anxiety can be one sign of relapse. Banyan Detox Stuart explores the connection between addiction relapse and anxiety and shares tips on reducing anxiety to prevent relapse.
October 21, 2019

The Transgender Addiction Correlation

Transgender individuals and those who are nonconforming or nonbinary face painful social stigmas that can make living authentically difficult. This causes many trans people to turn to drugs or alcohol to cope with their pain, with a growing problem of addiction in the transgender community. Banyan Boca offers help, more here.
October 1, 2019

Shutting Out the Sacklers – How Communities are Going Beyond Lawsuits in the Opioid Epidemic

The Sackler family is at the center of Purdue Pharma, a company accused of profiting from the opioid epidemic. The company and family are facing numerous lawsuits, and they are now facing condemnation from trusted art museums and celebrities over the family’s alleged involvement and profit from the opioid epidemic.
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 26, 2019

Mac Miller Overdose Arrest and Accountability in Overdoses

It’s been a year since Mac Miller’s overdose death, and a new criminal complaint in California is holding a Hollywood Hills man accountable for the rapper’s death. Here’s more on the Mac Miller overdose arrest of the alleged drug dealer who, in court documents, is accused of selling the late rapper counterfeit drugs resulting in his overdose.
September 6, 2019

Alcohol Isn’t Healthy, Even When It’s Paired with Yoga or Movies

Scientists have long understood alcohol’s dangers to the body, causing harm to the liver, brain, and other systems. But this hasn’t stopped companies from putting alcoholic drinks in movie theaters and pushing wine as a health drink. No matter how you pour it, alcohol isn’t good for you.
September 6, 2019

Painkiller Addiction in Illinois

In one 7-year period, nearly 2 billion pain pills flooded Illinois, and the opioid epidemic statistics are even more frightening on a nationwide scale. Here’s what caused the record flood of pain pills in the state, the consequences, and how to get help if you’re struggling with an opioid, heroin, or painkiller addiction.
September 5, 2019

The Truth About Adderall Addiction

Millions of Americans are prescribed amphetamines like Adderall, stimulants like Ritalin, or other study drugs to treat disorders such as ADHD. But Adderall abuse and addiction are big problems nationwide in my professional and college campus settings. Here are the facts on Adderall addiction and what to do for sobriety.