News at NOLA Detox and Recovery Center

Spring in the Crescent City can sometimes be challenging for those in recovery from addiction. From St. Patrick's Day to crawfish boils, the temptation to consume drugs and alcohol can feel like it's everywhere. But that doesn't mean those in recovery can't join in on...

According to a recent study by The Lancet, Journal of the American Medical Association, more than 1.2 million people will die from overdoses by 2029. Opioid overdoses are extremely prevalent in Louisiana and especially affect African American men 55 and older. NOLA...

A recent survey found that 1 in 7 Americans take part in Dry January, taking the month off alcohol. A new way people are attempting to reset their alcohol consumption in the new year, Dry January has assisted some in lessening their alcohol consumption. NOLA Detox...

For those suffering from alcohol and drug addiction, every day can sometimes feel like an uphill battle. For many, this battle gets especially taxing during the holiday season. NOLA Detox co-founder and CEO Dan Forman stopped by Great Day Louisiana to discuss ways to...

For generations, people have used music as a way to find solace and joy. Music Director at NOLA Detox & Recovery Center, Joe Gelini, discussed how music can help those suffering from addiction to recover on Great Day Louisiana. "The program that we're doing at NOLA...

While the holidays are a joyous time to gather with family and friends and remember everything you are thankful for, for those recovering from alcohol or drug addiction, the holidays can often be a struggle. Chief Operating Officer at NOLA Detox & Recovery Center,...

NOLA Detox co-founder and CEO Dan Forman spoke with the folks at 1230 WBOK about how the opioid epidemic is affecting Louisiana. And how in particular, the rise of drugs being laced with Fentanyl is wreaking havoc in the Pelican State. "People are dying the first time...

According to data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, from April 2020 to April 2021, over 100,000 people died as a result of a drug overdose. With Louisiana seeing the fourth-highest increase year-over-year at 51.6%. Chief Medical Officer at NOLA...

ODMAP (Overdose Detection Mapping Application Program) is an effort constructed by Orleans Parish District Attorney Jason Williams to "dial in areas plagued by drug-related fatalities." Lousiana and New Orleans, in particular, have been hit especially hard by the...

Hurricane Ida caused NOLA Detox and Recovery Center to close its doors for a few weeks. The center was happy to open back up before the end of National Recovery Month this past September. When asked how the hurricane affected NOLA Detox, co-founder and CEO Dan Forman...