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Addiction can destroy entire families; not just the loved one who is battling a chemical dependency. This is heartbreaking and exhausting for everyone involved, including family, friends, co-workers and anyone else who is in close contact with the person suffering from addiction. As one of these impacted people, you might find that even your own […]

Maintaining sobriety once you are finished with treatment is a never-ending journey. While there is no easy fix, New Year’s resolutions can be one method of staying on track in the new year. Resolutions are a great way for anyone to improve their life; but for someone working on their sobriety, these can be even […]

Parties can be a great time with food, drinks and fun but not for those who are affected by addiction. Celebrations can bring on stress if you are trying to plan the perfect party around a family member who is in alcohol recovery. Even the smallest thing can trigger a relapse, and it can be […]

The holidays can be a time of celebration for many, however if you are in the midst of heroin addiction, the stress of the holidays can lead to roadblocks and even relapse. The main causes of relapse are stress, and the holidays can come with plenty of that. Stressors can include dealing with difficult family […]

It can be easy to forget that drug and alcohol addiction impacts friends and families as well as the addict. Drug addiction denial can be hard to deal with if you are a friend or a family member of an addict. While many addicts struggle with the physical effects of drug or alcohol abuse and […]

“Timothy Geithner, the 75th Secretary of the Treasury of the United States, was once quoted as saying “Most consequential choices involve shades of gray, and some fog is often useful in getting things done.” The decision to enter drug rehab is one of the most consequential choices you will ever make. Which is why, perhaps […]

TREASURE ISLAND, Fla. – Experts from Footprints Beachside Recovery Center, a rehabilitation facility specializing in alcohol and opioid substance abuse and addiction treatment in Treasure Island, announced their support for the new legislative proposals Florida Gov. Rick Scott announced Tuesday. According to Gov. Scott, the new proposed legislation would institute a three-day limit for opioid […]

For many people with addiction, it gets to the point where they’re under the influence even when occupied with some sort of activity or responsibility. Work? I function better when I’m high anyways. Big exam tomorrow? Doing this line of coke will help me study. Baby nephew’s 1st birthday party? Might as well start cracking […]

“I can stop using if I really wanted to.” It’s a go-to response for many addicts when someone addresses their substance abuse problem. They’ve convinced themselves that they have control over their addiction and they don’t need help. They might even blame their substance abuse on friends and family, labeling their concerns as “criticism” and […]

Suboxone is a combination drug formulation, comprised of the chemicals buprenorphine and naloxone, that is used to treat opioid addiction. It is a prescription medicine that is available as sublingual tablets or film. Suboxone is Buprenorphine and Naloxone Buprenorphine, the primary active ingredient in Suboxone, is a partial opioid agonist drug. It attaches to the […]

Many people assume that quitting an addiction is merely a matter of willpower. Those that cannot quit on their own accord are weak or just don’t want to quit bad enough. The truth is that alcohol addiction is a disease that requires professional treatment. Once someone has decided that they want to stop using alcohol […]

Detoxing from alcohol at home can be tempting to individuals because of its perceived ease and low cost. But the process, if done without professional supervision, can be dangerous and even fatal. Known for his role as the flamboyant Lafayette Reynolds on HBO’s hit series “True Blood,” actor Nelsan Ellis died suddenly at the age […]