Veterans returning from service often face numerous challenges as they reintegrate into civilian life, with addiction being a pressing issue. The skills and resilience that served them in the military don’t necessarily help in dealing with trauma and stress without their former support structures. Therefore, specialized veterans’ recovery programs are crucial for addressing the unique…
To determine if you or a loved one has an addiction to drugs, you must know the signs of prescription drug abuse. Even drugs that are not illegal can cause severe problems. For example, prescription drugs can cause long-term dependency. In addition, quitting opioid drugs and other prescription drugs can result in uncomfortable, if not…
Drug addiction is a problem that affects people from all walks of life, but when it comes to veterans, it can be especially devastating. The challenges of military life and the physical and emotional toll of combat can leave veterans struggling with addiction long after their service has ended. If you know a veteran who…
When you become dependent on MDMA (aka ecstasy), you can experience painful and uncomfortable MDMA withdrawal symptoms, which makes it difficult to quit without help. Addiction and substance abuse disorders can cause financial, relationship, and legal problems, making it important to reach out for help from a drug addiction detox center in FL. At Tides…
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…
The effects of illicit drugs and the abuse of prescription drugs or medication are harmful in many ways to the body. 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 to begin their journey…
Knowing that a loved one is struggling with a substance abuse problem is heart-wrenching. It can hurt homes and destroy relationships. But no matter what it does to the family and home, you still love the person and want to see them get sober. It’s often the hardest thing to feel like you’re watching your…
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. In fact, addiction is…
Is Adderall addictive? Let’s look at the facts. Adderall is a stimulant medication that is primarily used to treat ADHD in adults and young people. It is also used to address narcolepsy in some patients. Yet as a stimulant, Adderall is a high-risk medication. This means that there is the potential for misuse or abuse.…
Heroin is one of the most potent and dangerous illicit drugs. It can create a physical dependency or addiction with just a single use. Constant heroin use builds up an individual’s tolerance of the drug. However, it doesn’t lessen their need for it because the individual’s brain chemistry has so changed that it requires the…
