May 23, 2019
What is emotional sobriety, and how does it effect the success of addiction help? There’s a common saying in recovery groups, it says that someone relapses in their head long before they go back to using drugs or alcohol. While this has been a concept in AA and NA meetings […]
March 9, 2019
What do work places do to help with drug addiction among their employees? What can they do better? The impact of addiction spreads far beyond the person struggling with substance abuse. Addiction effects families, friends, coworkers, and even employers. In fact, over 50% of all substance abusers are employed full […]
March 8, 2019
Overcoming addiction is a journey, but the proper tools can make your path to sober recovery easier. 1. Set a standard for yourself. If you are looking for an addiction treatment method that works, it’s hard to find one with a better track record than Alcoholics Anonymous and its sister […]
February 28, 2019
Going to an opiate detox center for the first time can be nerve wracking. But knowing what to expect can provide some comfort. Opiates are an especially dangerous class of drug. They are readily available, highly addictive, and present some of the worst side effects of withdrawal and overdose. An […]
February 26, 2019
Learn how to establish personal boundaries and form healthy relationships in addiction rehab When you are in the throws of addiction, the concept of boundaries can become blurred or lost entirely. This is because substance abuse dramatically changes the way we think and act. Healthy relationships in addiction rehab take […]
February 21, 2019
Florida is a great place to start your road to recovery, but should you travel to rehabs in Florida? It’s not uncommon for addicts and alcoholics in various states to travel to Florida seeking the best alcohol rehab centers and drug treatment facilities the country has to offer. There are […]
February 18, 2019
Recovery doesn’t begin and end with rehab. Inpatient treatment is an extremely rewarding and emotional experience, but sometimes recovering addicts can feel lost once they complete their inpatient programs. What are you supposed to do after rehab? What kind of programs are available for people who have already finished inpatient […]
February 14, 2019
Why should you consider going to rehab in Florida? Undergoing addiction treatment can be nerve wracking if it’s your first time in a substance abuse program. That’s because learning how to be sober is a major lifestyle change, especially when you have been living with addiction for years. You may […]
February 11, 2019
Is alcohol a depressant, and what effect does it have on our body? One question that addiction and substance abuse specialists hear regularly is: is alcohol a depressant? For a lot of people, alcohol can be a pick-me-up, a way to relax, or even a form of celebration. Those same […]
January 25, 2019
Florida’s Opioid Epidemic: 2017-2018 Evaluation The opioid epidemic is a serious and growing problem across the United States. With some regions of the country getting hit harder than others, Florida’s opioid epidemic has gained a lot of attention over the course of the past decade, exhibiting one of the highest […]
January 22, 2019
Why Drug Addiction Relapse is so Common Reaching sobriety after battling with drug addiction is not easy, and it’s common to experience some challenges along the way. Recent studies have shown that more than 85 percent of people in recovery relapse within the first year of treatment. Though returning to […]
January 8, 2019
Opiate Withdrawal Symptoms and Side Effects While prescription opioids can be a miracle drug for patients with chronic pain, they can also lead to years of addiction and heartache. Once someone develops a physical dependence to opiates it can be extremely hard to quit abusing drugs, especially when opiate withdrawal […]