Staying sober when surrounded by people who are drinking during the holidays can be an immense challenge. If you are trying to experience sober holidays, it may take some preparation on your part. One way to work towards a sober holiday is to explore Florida alcohol detox options. This can remove you from the triggers…
Quitting drugs is a big step in life and one that is well worth the effort. Due to the dangers of using drugs and the potential for negative health consequences, quitting is a critical decision to make. However, you may be questioning what to expect on your journey to sobriety, especially what the drug withdrawal…
Alcohol is almost universally present in American social culture. This makes it difficult for individuals to recognize when they or someone they know are abusing alcohol. But when individuals do seek treatment, they can identify the triggers and issues that lead them to alcohol abuse. For many, the first step is detox, which is best…
Have you ever considered the question, “Am I an alcoholic?” In short, just asking yourself the question may indicate that you have a problem. Generally speaking, a person who has not had issues arise from their alcohol use wouldn’t even ask questions. But how can you be sure? Through years of treating those struggling with…
Fentanyl, also known as “China White,” is the strongest of high-grade painkillers called opioids. It’s a Schedule II drug prescribed to treat pain. For this reason, fentanyl is sometimes legally prescribed for long-term severe medical conditions like cancer. However, pharmaceutical labs aren’t the only source for this manmade opioid. Increasingly, illicit drug rings are producing…
With the drug and alcohol crisis in America at epic levels, people require a treatment plan that will help them truly recover from addiction. Researchers now say addiction is a disease that is treatable, but you need the proper tools and resources to treat the problem. That’s why a drug and alcohol detox center in…
People who struggle with a substance use disorder may often feel that they don’t control their actions. At least, they think they don’t have control over their urges and actions. When feeling this way, you may wonder if there is a connection between genetics and addiction. The effect of genetics on addiction has been studied,…
Drug addiction affects people in many ways. It may harm their personal lives, destroy their careers, break up their families, and cause emotional pain. These potential consequences occur only to some people. However, physical dependence occurs to everyone who becomes addicted to a substance. Whether it’s opioids, meth, heroin, or alcohol, physical dependence is the…
We all face challenges in our life. While for many of us, these challenges are manageable and mundane, sometimes we are confronted with issues that require support from others to overcome. Perhaps the two most common issues affecting millions of Americans every year are depression and alcohol abuse. The first is the most common mental…
Embracing whatever feels comfortable or familiar is part of human nature. One of the reasons we develop habits is that they are actions, thoughts, or points of view that make it easier for us to navigate the world. However, like anything in our lives, we can develop bad habits which result in negative outcomes and…
