4 Surprising Truths about Drug Abuse in Florida
Florida is a unique state for drug abuse in the United States. We are the fifth most populous state in the union with a geographical situation that makes it a natural hub for drug trafficking [...]
3 Obstacles to Getting (and Staying!) Sober This Winter
Winter can be a magical time, but it can also be stressful, especially if you’re trying to get or stay sober. Between the inclement weather, the holiday blues, and the heightened pressure to enjoy “the most [...]
5 Surprising Ways Climate Affects Recovery and Mental Health
The Carpenters weren’t wrong when they said “rainy days and Mondays get me down.” While about half of the population is relatively unaffected by changes in weather, the rest of us are deeply impacted by [...]
The One Big Change You Need to Make in Order to Overcome Your Drug Addiction
When things go wrong in your life, who do you blame? Yourself? Others? Your circumstances? Fate? God? Luck? The way you answer this seemingly simple question will determine how well you do in recovery and [...]
4 Major Warning Signs of Alcoholism
In America, drinking is a part of everyday “normal” adult life. We have a drink to wind down after work, we have drinks to celebrate Fridays, we have special alcoholic beverages to celebrate holidays like [...]
5 Tricks for Getting Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable in Recovery
Named the “Health Epidemic of the 21st Century” by the World Health Organization, stress is experienced by nearly 80% of Americans daily. Affecting the workplace, relationships, and health, stress has implications that reach far and [...]
Pros and Cons of Using the Marchman Act to Get Your Loved One Into an Addiction Treatment Program in Florida
Did you know that in Florida you can petition the court to have your loved one receive court-ordered rehab? This controversial provision is available to families in only a few states and Florida is one [...]
4 Things You Didn’t Know About Court-Ordered Rehab in Florida
With drug abuse and drug-related crimes on the rise in Florida, the number of individuals arriving at substance abuse treatment centers via the judicial system has exploded. Whether patients enter through the doors of treatment [...]
Happy National Recovery Month! Here’s How We Use Continuing Care to Help You Achieve Long-term Recovery
Newly sober people are often confused and shocked to learn that recovery is more than just abstinence. “Normies” or people outside of the recovery community use the words sobriety, recovery, and abstinence interchangeably but these [...]
Is it PTSD? : Here’s the Top 4 Conditions First Responders and Firefighters Grapple With During Addiction Treatment
It’s estimated that 1 in 10 first responders will suffer from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, also known as PTSD. And it’s no surprise: firefighters, law enforcement, and EMTs are routinely exposed to traumatic situations and traumatized [...]