Nobody starts drinking or using drugs with the intention of becoming addicted. But over time, individuals often find themselves drinking at every opportunity or using increasingly high dosages of drugs to chase a high. When this inevitably leads to trouble, many...
In 2020, fentanyl was found to be a cause of death in 91% of fatal overdoses in Florida. This is partially due to the fact that fentanyl is a dangerously potent opioid as well as it being routinely laced into other drugs without buyers knowing. Given the rise in...
Growing up with alcoholic parents can affect your mental health well into adulthood. Adult children of alcoholics often have altered perceptions of what normal, healthy relationships look like. In many cases, they may even have addictive personality traits of their...
Life after addiction can be both exciting and nerve-wracking. Getting out of a dual diagnosis rehab newly sober affords you a great deal of freedom and opportunities, but it can also bring temptation and self-doubt. Ultimately, putting the tools you learned in...
It can be hard to identify whether you suffer from a substance use disorder, but knowing the signs of alcoholism is a great place to start. Does drinking every weekend count? How much alcohol is too much? Do I need rehab for alcoholism? Today, we’re answering...
It is important to understand the difference in dependence vs. addiction when looking for addiction treatment. Many times, dependence and addiction co-occur, meaning that they present at the same time. However, drug dependency can exist without a psychological...
