December 6, 2023
Wet brain, known more formally as Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome (WKS), is a brain disorder caused by a deficiency in vitamin B1 (thiamine). This deficiency is often due to excessive alcohol use, creating a strong tie between alcohol addiction and WKS. Below, we’re taking a deep dive into the basic facts around […]
November 13, 2023
Most people are aware of the dangers that can stem from drinking alcohol and using drugs. While not everyone who drinks or uses drugs becomes an addict, there is a recognition that substance use disorder — a complex condition in which there is uncontrolled use of a substance despite harmful […]
October 5, 2023
Are you concerned about your antidepressants not working? It can take a lot of trial and error to find the right medication for treating depressive symptoms. And even once you find it, there’s always a chance that your medication might not always work quite how you need it to. The […]
September 6, 2023
Are you experiencing signs and symptoms of seasonal depression? Seasonal depression, also referred to as seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, is a type of depression that impacts about 5% of the population. Unlike other depressive disorders, seasonal depression is cyclical, meaning it appears and disappears at distinct times of year. […]
August 11, 2023
Prioritizing self-care in recovery is crucial to avoid relapse. At South Beach Detox, we stress the significance of learning healthy activities and developing positive habits. These two pillars play a key role in maintaining momentum in your recovery journey. This article will show you how to identify relapse triggers and […]
August 1, 2023
Understanding the realm of alcohol poisoning—its stark severity, the warning signs of alcohol overdose, and the critical path to recovery—is a significant step in safeguarding lives and preventing potential alcohol-related injuries, accidents, and fatalities. In a world where alcohol consumption is common, differentiating between moderate and excessive intake becomes imperative. […]
June 23, 2023
In a world where substance use disorders (SUDs) impact the lives of millions globally, achieving sobriety is a remarkable feat; however, the real struggle lies in its long-term maintenance. The arduous journey of recovery calls for determination, and that’s where the concept of relapse prevention becomes utterly crucial. Recognizing the […]
June 15, 2023
When trying to assess the time it takes to detox from alcohol, the answer is different for every individual and can depend on several factors. Notably, the duration, frequency and heaviness of a person’s drinking prior to deciding to quit plays a large role in the detox process, as does […]
May 15, 2023
Methamphetamines pose a serious public health problem in many regions of the country, a threat that only continues to increase as the powerful, highly-addictive stimulant becomes more widely available. In Florida, meth is often manufactured in rural parts of the state, and it is becoming increasingly more available and abused […]
April 28, 2023
There is no magic key to getting sober and having long-term recovery success. Drug and alcohol addiction is a complex, chronic condition that must be dealt with in a variety of ways. First and foremost is finding the right treatment program to fit your specific recovery needs. But a good […]
March 24, 2023
Recovery comes with its fair share of obstacles. And for all sober individuals, substance abuse triggers are one of the obstacles they’ll face most regularly. Triggers of addiction can be people, places, sights, sounds, smells, and even certain times of the year. What makes them harmful is the emotions and […]
February 24, 2023
There is an epidemic of drug overdose deaths in the United States. More than 100,000 Americans died of overdoses just between May of 2020 and April of 2021. An astonishing 64% of those deaths are attributed to synthetic opioids such as fentanyl–a drug that is manufactured in illicit international labs […]