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As medical marijuana continues to gain widespread acceptance across the United States and public attitudes regarding the drug relax, some pregnant mothers dealing with aches, pains and nausea are interested in the possibilities of relief. In fact, it’s the most commonly used illicit drug among expectant mothers. After all, it helps people cope with negative […]

Your husband must have had another tough day at work. He came home and went straight for the alcohol before he even greeted you. You thought things might get better after his last big project wrapped up, but it seems like the stress and anxiety are still mounting. His drinking wasn’t always like this. You […]

Even though addiction is a disease of the mind, drug use takes a toll on your physical health, as well. As you research treatment options, you’ll find that many addiction recovery programs incorporate some level of focus on physical fitness. The benefits of exercise in addiction recovery include healing both the body and the mind, […]

TREASURE ISLAND, Fla. – With only a few days until the observance of International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD), drug treatment experts in the Tampa Bay area are encouraging people who are struggling with substance abuse and addiction to seek help. Team members from Footprints Beachside Recovery Center, a rehabilitation facility specializing in alcohol and opioid […]

How do you know when someone who is feeling down is experiencing something more serious than the normal lows that everyone faces from time to time? Loss of a job, failure in school, relationship struggles or the death of a loved one are all things that can cause someone to struggle with prolonged bouts of […]

Finding the right addiction treatment program can be difficult. Different cultures take varying approaches to treatment. Some experts consider addiction a disease whereas others view it as a condition with varying degrees of severity. With more than 13,000 substance abuse facilities located in the US alone, you might have a hard time determining where you […]

Far too many families have tragic stories of a loved one lost to addiction. Injection-related overdoses and infections are particularly troubling because there are ways to mitigate some of the harm caused by reusing syringes. Fortunately, for those here in Florida, our state is joining the ranks of others in the US who support syringe […]

The dangers of secondhand smoke are widely recognized today, but that wasn’t always the case. In fact, there was once a time where people would smoke constantly in public and think it was perfectly safe. Today, we know better and understand the consequences smoking can have on others around you. Now, the same can be […]

It’s hard to pinpoint the moment you become addicted to heroin. What starts as a way to escape pain, difficult feelings or simply the boredom of the daily grind can take you far, far away from where you intended to go. But what started as something that felt incredible and freeing has now turned you […]

By now, you already know there is not a one-size-fits-all approach to recovery from addiction. And that means the most effective treatment programs utilize a variety of traditional and holistic healing methods to better tailor treatment to each individual. But when it comes to therapy, is one approach more effective than the another? What are […]

When you’re considering options for an addiction treatment program for yourself or someone you love, you obviously want to choose a place that’s committed to helping people deal with all the underlying causes of addiction. How they deal with relapse prevention and unresolved trauma are also important factors to consider. But what about when after […]

Fentanyl is quickly becoming a nationwide issue. It is currently considered the number one drug leading to opioid overdose deaths in America. And, it’s no different in the state of Florida. In 2018, cocaine killed more people in Florida than any other drug. Why cocaine? Because it is commonly being laced with lethal doses of […]