When you are addicted to drugs or alcohol, the first step is to find the help you need to detox safely. At Tides Edge Detox, we get you started on your recovery through drug and alcohol detox in Florida. Next, you will work with a counselor to develop an addiction treatment plan, which helps you…
Mental health problems, like anxiety, depression, and addiction, often start with behavioral concerns or are signed by them. There are several ways to treat mental health issues, but perhaps the most effective route is through one-on-one talk therapy. The techniques used when someone enters individual therapy can vary. Still, two of the most popular and…
Addiction is a complex condition characterized by persistent problematic behaviors despite knowing the negative consequences. Substance abuse of drugs or alcohol may be the most common activity associated with addiction, but different addiction types can develop. When individuals develop a dependency on drugs or alcohol, they have a substance use disorder. Addiction is a physical…
When a substance use disorder (an addiction to drugs or alcohol) takes hold of a person, it can be challenging to find the necessary support to heal. However, help is available. Many struggling with addiction wonder where to begin. For most, the first step in healing is finding the right detox program. Yet, few people…
Alcoholism or alcohol use disorders can seem to run in families as it is now referred to. There’s good reason to suspect this, as there is a genetic link to an increased risk of developing alcohol addiction. This means that if you have biological family members who struggle with alcohol addiction, your chances of developing…
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…
Addiction is one of the most common mental health disorders in the United States. Drugs, alcohol, and prescription medications are prone to misuse and abuse, leading to physical dependency. In fact, more than 10% of adults struggle with a substance abuse disorder each year. When you become physically dependent on drugs or alcohol, you can…
An opioid epidemic continues to sweep the nation as well as devastate families. According to the CDC, the use of heroin by young adults has doubled in just the past decade. Now, most people who use opioids struggle with other drugs as well. Because use and addiction take such a toll on users and their…
