Category: Addiction

It’s common for people struggling with mental health conditions like bipolar disorder and depression to be prescribed a mood stabilizer. Mood stabilizers are a type of medication that help you limit the impact of uncomfortable mood swings from the highs of mania to hypomania to the low points of depression. While mood stabilizers can provide […]

When you were injured or looking to cope with a mental health condition, it was never your intention to abuse painkillers. What started off as a way to cope, slowly evolved into dependence as you became more confused and frightened about how you’re going to overcome this new destructive habit. For many people who abuse […]

When you’re experiencing loneliness, it’s a lot like being stranded on the side of the road when your car breaks down. There might be a variety of beautiful scenery around you like the crystal blue sky and a nice refreshing breeze, but the isolation you feel from being stuck without a working car keeps you […]

Did you know that, according to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health in 2016, roughly 950,000 Americans said they’d used  heroin within the last year? In fact, over the last 10 years, heroin use in the young adult population has almost doubled. With more people across the nation struggling with heroin abuse, it’s […]

Join us as we give you advice on how to identify if your loved one is struggling with a cocaine addiction, and suggest resources in Florida that can help them reach lasting sobriety.

Have you ever needed something essential, but weren’t sure if you could afford it? For example, maybe your refrigerator has broken down and you need a new one. Since a refrigerator is such a vital appliance to your household, you need to replace it. The only problem is, it’s an expensive purchase. Then, you spend […]

How cocaine affects your heart is akin to a cheetah’s burst of speed when hunting. A cheetah can run upwards of 70 miles an hour, but it can only sustain that speed for a short time without its body temperature rising to dangerous levels. Cocaine use can be thought of in a similar way: When […]

TREASURE ISLAND, Fla. – This week is the 39th annual National Crime Prevention Week, which runs from Feb. 7-13, and experts from Footprints Beachside Recovery Center, are encouraging people to practice sobriety and warning about the significant link between crime, drugs and alcohol use. “This year is especially important, as we saw a significant spike […]

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 […]

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 […]