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Anyone who has a loved one addicted to drugs or alcohol can feel pretty helpless while watching them struggle. Having a direct conversation can sometimes be enough to start their road to recovery, but other times it takes a more focused, serious approach. An addiction intervention is a planned process involving family and friends. It […]

The 3rd C of Addiction: Control If you are caught up in your loved one’s world of addiction, it can be a horrible feeling when you cannot control their actions or get them the help they desperately need. Their rational thinking has been taken over by the substance they are abusing. Only treatment can bring […]

The 3 C’s of Addiction Recovery, Part 2: Cure Watching a spouse, child or any loved one in the throes of addiction is heart breaking. As a family member, we usually want to fix any tough situation for someone we love. Unfortunately, in the case of addiction there is no cure through regular medical remedies. […]

Part 1: Cause Family members, spouses or parents who are watching their loved one struggle may wonder what they did wrong. The fact is they did nothing to bring about this crisis that is hurting their family. To help ease the stressful and heartbreaking process that is addiction recovery, family members should remember the three […]

Mindfulness is a fairly straightforward word meaning that the mind is fully attending to what is happening and what you are doing. To be mindful is to be fully present, but not overly reactive or overwhelmed by everything going on. Mindfulness has numerous benefits during every step of the addiction recovery process. Luckily, it’s not […]

If you are ready to take the first step toward recovery and are researching heroin rehab centers near you, you may be wondering: does drug rehab actually work? This is a difficult question to answer, as it depends on what you expect from a drug treatment program as well as the level of care you […]

While you’ve certainly heard of cocaine and crack, you may not know exactly how they differ. If you are worried about a loved one’s substance abuse it’s imperative to know what you are dealing with and then work on getting them the help they need. Cocaine is derived from the coca plant and is found […]

Alcohol poisoning can happen when a person consumes a large amount of alcohol, usually in a short period of time. Their blood alcohol concentration after an episode of binge drinking is considered toxic, or poisonous. This can be a life-threatening condition and requires urgent medical treatment. Even when someone stops drinking their blood alcohol concentration […]

The recovery process for heroin addiction is far from easy, but it is still important to introduce healthy eating and proper exercise during this process. These lifestyle changes can help the person suffering with addiction through their treatment and continue successfully down their road to sobriety. A patient’s newfound sobriety can magnify poor eating behaviors. […]

Problem drinking and drug abuse happen more often in people suffering from depression than in the rest of the general population. While this is a common combination, it is also a very dangerous duo. Sometimes depression can lead to drug addiction, while other times the addiction leads to depression. Regardless of which came first, both […]

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and addiction often occur together following a serious trauma. PTSD can be a difficult disorder on its own, but sufferers may self-medicate to hide their feelings of fear, anxiety and stress. This usually leads to a path of drug or alcohol addiction. PTSD is a mental health condition that can be caused […]

TREASURE ISLAND, Fla. – Experts from Footprints Beachside Recovery Center, a rehabilitation facility specializing in alcohol and opioid substance abuse and addiction treatment in the Tampa Bay area, are encouraging people struggling with substance abuse and addiction to make positive changes for the New Year. According to a new report published in Nov. by Trust […]