When you go to sleep, your brain goes to work flushing out toxins and recharging your internal batteries. Getting a good night’s sleep will help you feel refreshed and able to tackle the day’s challenges. But proper sleep and addiction recovery work hand-in-hand to offer something more: a chance at lifelong sobriety. If you’re fighting a drug...Read More
Interventions allow close friends, family and loved ones to take a stand in the battle against addiction. They are one of the more common ways to effectively and proactively reach out to someone who is abusing drug, alcohol or other vices. We know it can be challenging to put this approach in action. Let’s go over...Read More
He is a former NFL star and 3-time Super Bowl player. He is the newly named Recovery Ambassador for Oglethorpe, Inc., the parent company of the newly restructured The Blackberry Center. And he is a recovering addict. Vance Johnson‘s experiences have led him to his life’s purpose: to help others on their journey to recovery. He is on...Read More
We’re revolutionizing our level of service! To that end, we’re excited to announce that the Darryl Strawberry Recovery Center has become The Blackberry Recovery Center. As a recovery center of central Florida, The Blackberry Recovery Center will become a cornerstone of addiction recovery. We are proud to provide multiple layers of care for patients from our region...Read More
No one ever anticipates having to struggle with addiction. It is not something we plan. But drug abuse and addiction can take hold of anyone – including yourself and your loved ones. Let’s take an in-depth look at 3 common factors that can lead to addiction. Mental health struggles Struggles with mental health and substance abuse...Read More
Holiday events can make it challenging to remain sober. From attending holiday parties to reminiscing about times past to feeling the pressure of stress and high expectations from family, concentrating on your addiction recovery can be difficult. It’s OK to wonder how to face the holidays and sobriety. You may see loved ones having a...Read More
