In a world accustomed to instant gratification, the process in working toward goals can be deceiving. The road to sobriety is not a quick-fix solution and is often rife with setbacks. Despite the long and arduous road towards a successful recovery, medical detox is the daunting first step. Recovery is possible when your body has…
Heavy Drinking Linked to Strokes in Middle Age Are you thinking about having that extra glass of wine with dinner tonight? If you’re in your 50’s or 60’s, you may want to avoid it, as heavy mid-life drinking is as likely to cause a stroke and diabetes. Drinking too much alcohol and blood pressure increase…
Addiction causes people to justify and rationalize their drinking or using in a variety of different ways. They’re unable to understand that the turmoil they are causing themselves as well as to the loved ones in their life is a result of their brain becoming damaged during excessive alcohol and drug use. Even when people…
Addiction is unlike any other disease, and addicts are people who are totally out of control. At least, that’s what it seems the rest of the world believes when they talk about substance abuse problems and addiction stigma. With the exception of sexually transmitted infections, substance abuse is perhaps the most stigmatized health condition that exists today.…
One of the most important questions discussed in the sobriety community today is, are you still sober if you take prescribed medications that have a psychoactive effect? If you’ve relapsed due to prescribed medications, get help at the prescription drug detox center in Ft. Lauderdale. Can Medications and Sobriety Mix? This question gets to the…
Detox is a Better Investment than College How can I make the most of my money, and what is the cost of detox compared to college? We often talk about going to college as a lifelong investment. At college, you take lots of classes in a field of study that interests you, and you develop…
Dance Your Way to Freedom with Creative Detox Dance Therapy How can I get over my drug addiction naturally? Dance has been a part of many cultures for thousands of years. Since the beginning of time, dance has been a simple, fun form of expression for all ages, from the youngest to the eldest. But…
Drug recovery programs have changed to include creativity and originality in addiction treatment programs. Art therapy in Florida involves awakening your passions to build a solid foundation for your new life. This holistic detox program in West Palm Beach provides a way to express emotions through healthy activities. If you or someone you love is…
There’s a new drug threat gaining popularity in the US. Awareness about cocaine and heroin, opiates, meth, and prescription drugs is everywhere. But what about drugs combining all of these addictive properties make them to be as dangerous as possible? Synthetic or designer drug addiction is widespread, with more than 200 identified compounds. Designer drugs…
How can Narcotics Anonymous help me with my drug or alcohol addiction? Narcotics Anonymous (NA) published their first literature in 1983, and since then, they’ve been going strong fighting addiction. They’ve helped tens of thousands of people across the world identify their addictions and fight through the denial, self-shame, and pain of recovery. NA’s landmark…