How Long Does Cocaine Stay In Your System
Derived from coca leaves, cocaine is a powerful stimulant and anesthetic that played a role in 13,942 overdoses in 2017 alone. The addictive and deadly nature of this drug makes it one of the most [...]
Getting Real: Alcoholism and Honesty
Be honest. Get real. Tell the truth. These are important idioms to live by but for those of us who have an unhealthy relationship with alcohol, the struggle to live life out in the open [...]
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 [...]
5 Myths About Drug Rehab for First Responders You Probably Still Believe
It’s a well-known fact that first responders—like firefighters, emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and police officers—suffer much higher rates of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) than the general population. Despite the prevalence of the disease among first [...]
7 Easy Steps to Choosing the Best Drug Rehab in Florida for You
Choosing a drug rehab program for yourself or a loved one is never an easy task. It often comes at a very stressful time when the disease has become so out of control that intervention [...]
5 Negative Childhood Experiences That Contribute to Substance Use Disorder
When you or a loved one suffers from the disease of addiction, one of the first things you want is answers. At Transitions Recovery Program, we hear the same questions again and again from patients [...]
How Does Substance Abuse Effect The Family?
Substance abuse negatively impacts family members, setting them up for a difficult life. Many view fighting a substance abuse problem as a personal experience. Although the addiction will impact the user, a lot of people [...]
How Does the Family Impact an Addicts Addiction?
Substance abuse commonly results in unhealthy roles being taken on by family members. For those who’ve never had to cope with the behaviors of an addict before, it’s impossible to understand the severity of the [...]
Understanding The Signs of Teenage Drug Addiction
As more teenagers become addicted to drugs, the time to prevent lifelong substance abuse is now. The Problem Of Teenage Substance Abuse Unfortunately, addiction is all too common among young people. With prescription and street [...]
What Is Drug and Alcohol Rehab Like?
So you’re on a journey to find the perfect treatment center and you find yourself wondering, “What is rehab like?” You’re curious about what a typical day in rehab looks like, and that’s perfectly understandable. [...]
How Does Addiction Effect Children
Most parents claim that their children are the most important aspect of their lives. But what about when addiction comes before one’s children? Do the effects of substance abuse impact children? The answer is “yes,” [...]
