Author: joe

This time of year is filled with twinkling Christmas lights, fresh baked holiday cookies and neatly wrapped presents. Unfortunately, the holiday season can bring its fair share of stress alongside the merry and joy. This is especially true for people in addiction recovery, the added stress of the holiday season can be dangerous. All the […]

Substance abuse continues to be one of the biggest public health concerns in the country. Addiction affects people of all walks of life, no matter their age, occupation or lifestyle. Unfortunately, there’s one group of people affected by addiction who are often forgotten: older adults. According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, […]

When you’re in the thick of an alcohol or drug addiction, it can be difficult to see how it affects those closest to you. While your addiction will try convincing you that you’re alone with no one to support you, your family actually plays an important role in your journey to recovery. Addiction is considered […]

A local drug and alcohol treatment center is hoping to prevent holiday drug and alcohol abuse from adding to the already problematic pandemic abuse statistics. TREASURE ISLAND, Fla. – Experts from Footprints Beachside Recovery Center, a drug and alcohol treatment center in the Tampa Bay area, want people to be on the look out for […]

In elementary or high school, were you or a friend known for a mistake or accident that occurred? Whether you fell down in front of everyone during a school play or a friend spilled lunch all over themselves, that single event trailed you like a shadow. No matter what you did, it always felt like […]

Over the last few years, it seems as though opioids are the only drugs talked about in the news. And now, even opioid addiction news is harder to come by because of the COVID-19 pandemic and other national events. With so much going on, it’s important to remember that there is another threat that needs […]

Have you ever treated yourself after a hard day? Maybe it was getting some food that you were craving or buying a new movie to watch at home. Whatever it was, you took time out of your day to take care of yourself. The truth is, self-care is so much more than treating yourself or […]

There are just some conversations that no one looks forward to. For example, no one likes to inform a colleague that they’re fired or break the news to family that a loved one passed away. However, these difficult conversations are necessary. And in some cases, these conversations can be lifesaving. If a friend is struggling […]

Crystal meth makes millions of people think of the hit TV series, “Breaking Bad.” While the show tells the story of a science teacher’s fall from grace into the dangerous world of meth production, there’s one aspect it doesn’t address: Why is crystal meth so addictive? It’s a question that more people should know the […]

Picture yourself in a bowling alley or think back to the last time you went bowling. After you rent your lane and get your shoes, you still have a big decision ahead of you: What bowling ball are you going to use? So, you walk through the bowling alley trying to find the perfect ball. […]

Florida has been no stranger to the opioid epidemic that been impacting the country for over a decade. Even the beautiful landscapes and scenic beaches were not enough to for people to avoid falling into the cycle of addiction that opioids can create. Now, the rates of opioid addiction are not increasing for the first […]

“Gratitude is a powerful catalyst for happiness. It’s the spark that lights a fire of joy in your soul.” – Amy Collette Gratitude is such a simple idea, but so many of us don’t seem to find the time for it in our daily life. The truth is, expressing gratitude is actually a natural way […]