Why Holidays Can Be So Depressing

Dec 16, 2020

Why Holidays Can Be So Depressing The holidays can be depressing for a lot of people, even those who don’t struggle with mental challenges such as drug addiction, alcoholism, anxiety or depression. Some have family or friends they don’t click with and only see during...

Florida Drug Use Statistics

Dec 7, 2020

Florida Drug Use Statistics With drug addiction and overdose continuing to plague the U.S., many people are realizing that the “War on Drugs” being waged by law enforcement is not doing enough to reduce these numbers. In fact, law enforcement efforts may...

Cold Turkey – Great Leftovers, Not a Great Action for Addicts

Nov 23, 2020

Cold Turkey – Great Leftovers, Not a Great Action for Addicts Thanksgiving is November 26. Although it might not be the same celebration nationwide due to COVID-19, it will still be a festive time as families consume turkey, mashed potatoes and all the trimmings. In...

Quitting Alcohol Cold Turkey

Nov 16, 2020

Quitting Alcohol Cold Turkey How the brain copesAlcohol withdrawal is defined as a process the body goes through when someone abruptly stops consuming alcohol after a prolonged period.Alcohol has a slow-moving sedating effect on the brain when consumed, and if you...

Intensive Outpatient vs. Traditional Outpatient Alcohol Treatment

Oct 30, 2020

Intensive Outpatient vs. Traditional Outpatient Alcohol Treatment If you are experiencing alcohol dependency or alcohol abuse, you may be considering entering a treatment program. Looking for the right type of treatment for your situation is an important decision and...