Category: Addiction & Recovery Blog

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

“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 […]

You’ve seen the stories on the local news, and you know how deadly heroin can be. The last thing you want is for your adult son or daughter to become another statistic in the opioid epidemic. Whether you were caught off guard or you saw it coming from a mile away, a loved one has […]

Your cravings are gone. You look healthier and you have more energy. You aren’t living your life from needle to needle. Seems impossible, right? Well, it’s not. We know this because we see success stories like this every day. If you’re reading this right now, there’s a good chance you’re seeking a success story of […]