To begin a successful recovery from addiction the first and most important step to take is to be admitted into a professional drug detox center. For addicts, the hardest challenge for them is to withdrawal from drugs alone. The likelihood that any drug addict can...
For many, drinking alcohol is a common pastime that doesn't lead to any serious issues. Alcohol is legal to adults 21 and over and readily available in our society. However, for some, drinking alcohol is far less lighthearted. An estimated 16.6 million American adults have...
If you are looking for a drug or alcohol detox center in South Florida, you’re in luck. There are a variety of inpatient detox centers across the area, including a number of residential detox options in Boca Raton. There are many benefits to seeking drug...
The current opioid epidemic in the United States has many mental health professionals and addicts alike seeking effective treatment options for opioid addiction. Many have turned to treatment options like methadone and suboxone to help curb withdrawal symptoms and provide pain management throughout the process. While...
When I first got sober, I remember gravitating towards the women that would share their stories, of trudging through pain in recovery, and never picking up a drink or a drug. It was such a foreign concept to me, one that I admired. I heard...
Oxycodone is one of the most abused prescription pills in the United States right now. Oxycodone abuse plays a key role in the current opioid epidemic, resulting in more deaths per year in recent years than any other drug to have ever entered America’s mainstream,...
You've heard of Xanax, right? Even if you don't know the nitty-gritty details, you've at least heard of this anti-anxiety medication. You've likely heard more about Xanax abuse than you've heard about the prescription drug itself. You've likely heard of people addicted to Xanax more than the types...
In the wake of the opioid crisis, scientists and lawmakers struggle to find effective solutions. As our government fights to clamp down on legal painkillers such as oxycodone, hydrocodone, vicodin, percocet and more, new drugs like fentanyl and other opiates are being introduced on the...
When most people think of the opioid crisis raging in America right now, they might think about drugs with common names, like heroin and oxycodone. But recent statistics would suggest that not only is there a more potent drug out there, but it is the...
Detox is the start of one’s journey in recovery. When you start to really recover, you will learn about the ways in which addiction impacted you spiritually and mentally. But during detox, the effects are primarily physical. It’s natural to have trepidation surrounding detoxing from...