The effects of drugs on the body are harmful. The substance addicted to, amount abused, and length of abuse all impact the severity of effects. At Tides Edge Detox, we strive to help clients break free from addiction physically in order to begin your journey of sobriety. Programs at the Florida detox center allow you…
Understanding the Causes of Substance Abuse The causes of substance abuse can be hard to define, but most start with developing a dependence on the substance by accident. Sometimes substance abuse starts with recreational use of drugs or alcohol in an attempt to have fun or feel more comfortable at a party. In the case…
Learning About the Elements of an Addictive Personality An addictive personality is not a specific diagnosis but can indicate you share common traits with others dealing with addiction. Although you may be more susceptible to developing an addiction because of your personality, this doesn’t mean you can’t overcome an addiction to substances. Personalities are complicated.…
If you ask, ‘What are opioids?’, you will discover a class of drugs including illegal drugs such as fentanyl and heroin, as well as prescription pain medication such as oxycodone, morphine, and hydrocodone. Individuals abuse opioids all the time. In 2017, more than 2 million Americans misused prescription opioids, and it is a concern of…
Learning About the Real Opiate Definition The true opiate definition is a drug that contains opium. As more people struggle with an addiction to opiates, treatment programs are opening to help meet the needs of clients. Doctors prescribe opiates legally in the form of oxycodone, Percocet, and other pain medications. But as tolerance builds, individuals…
You might start socially drinking or using a drug with no intention of misusing the substance. Prescription pain medication can ease your pain after a surgery or injury, but eventually, you build up a tolerance. Once you start using more of the medication than you are prescribed, drug misuse begins. If you find yourself falling…
When you are addicted to substances, 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. You will work with a counselor to develop an addiction treatment plan, and this helps you figure out…
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…
Many people have used some drug terms interchangeably, such as Opioid and Opiate. However, are they the same? If not, what are the differences? Most people understand the crisis centered around opioids but don’t hear as much about the term opiates. You may have wondered if certain medicines that have opioids in it are similar…
Heroin abuse is a growing problem in the United States with thousands of people overdosing every year from it. With this epidemic on the rise, it’s critical to understand the dangers of heroin addiction. Some people may think that doing heroin is not a big deal if they just try it a few times. However,…
