Substance abuse disorders are quiet, careful killers. They are disorders that force our way of living to center solely around the addictive substance and nothing else. In the United States, 20.2 million adults aged 18 or older suffered from a substance abuse disorder in 2014, accounting for billions of dollars...
10 Facts You Need to Know About: Prescription Drug Abuse
With the prevalence of prescription drug abuse and corresponding fatal overdose rates, it’s time to challenge the way we view and respond to the substance abuse epidemic sweeping the U.S. By correcting misconceptions, banishing stigmas, educating the public, and creating greater access to recovery services, we can work together to...
What is the Marchman Act?
32 Million Lives Potentially Saved in New York City Drug Bust
A well-organized drug bust in New York City ended with four people behind bars and as many as 32 million lives potentially spared from fatal overdoses. Over the course of two months, New York narcotics teams confiscated 195 pounds of Fentanyl in two separate sting operations, along with 75 pounds...
3 Easy Ways to Raise Awareness This National Recovery Month!
September is National Recovery Month, the time of year we dedicate to celebrating second chances at life and encourage others to pursue their own journeys of addiction recovery. At Harbor Village, we celebrate National Recovery Month through community engagements, outreach resources, and collaborations to raise awareness and prove that live...
5 Tips for Making Court Appearances
Unfortunately active addiction can often lead to legal trouble, leading to interactions with law enforcement and court appearances. Knowing how to properly conduct yourself during these times is important: it can make all the difference in your case. If you have an ongoing case which will require upcoming court appearances,...
Drug Abuse, Crime, and Underserved Communities
Dear Donald Trump- Thanks for Killing America
Surviving the Legalization of Recreational Marijuana in California
Legalization of recreational marijuana use around the country is slowly disbanding prohibition against the substance. However, those in both long term, and short term recovery, are fighting the passing every step of the way. California is the newest to sanction recreational marijuana as a result of this past election, with favoritism...
Preventing Relapse in the Wake of the Presidential Election
Let me preface this by saying Harbor Village does not and did not officially endorse any presidential candidate. This is not about politics- it’s about the very real ramifications millions of Americans could be facing. Billions of anxious eyes watched last night’s presidential election results, knowing no matter what happened...