You’ve read headlines about the opioid crisis facing the state of Florida and the nation. Did you know that Florida is dealing with some of…
The tradition of making New Year’s resolutions has roots in many different cultures going back thousands of years. Babylonians and Romans engaged in the practice.…
Substance abuse is not an isolated problem – it impacts many aspects of life. Patients often enter rehab with housing issues, employment problems, or damaged…
Family members, parents, spouses and even friends struggle and feel helpless when watching a loved one in the throes of an addiction. You may find…
If your loved one is abusing drugs or alcohol, food can become an inconvenience in his or her life instead of a source of health…
The holidays can be a season of highs and lows for anyone, but if you are recently sober – or even several years into recovery…
When you take that first sip of alcohol, it goes to your brain in only 30 seconds and has instant short-term effects. It will alter…
Addiction involves a physical dependency and to break this cycle you must first go through a withdrawal period called detoxification. Drug detox should always take…
Crystal meth, or crystal methamphetamine, can start destroying a person’s life as early as their first use. If you think there is a chance your…
When a drug addiction is taking over your loved one’s life, you may spend countless hours worrying about their future. Unfortunately for some, paying for…
