Liquid G, a popular club drug of the 1990s, has been showing up again with a new crowd of younger users. Described as similar to alcohol when taken in small amounts, liquid G is known to increase sociability, decrease inhibitions, and create a relaxed state. At only slightly higher dosages, however, liquid G has proven...Read More
With a sigh of relief, we said goodbye to 2020 and hello to a fresh start with 2021. This is the time that we often set our sights on changing for the better by committing to choices that are healthier both physically and mentally. If substance use crept into your life in 2020 and you...Read More
According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), nearly 8 percent of the U.S. population (over 19 million people) suffered from substance use disorders in 2019. This number will likely increase in the aftermath of 2020, a year that proved to be stressful on a global scale. Therefore, if you are struggling...Read More
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 10, 2020 Irene Pinero-Duque The Blackberry Center 1-844-232-6151 info@getchristianrecovery.com Orlando, Florida: The Blackberry Center is pleased to announce the launch of its newest program, Get Christian Recovery: a faith-based drug and alcohol treatment program that provides healing through scripture’s guidance, in addition to the traditional levels of care. Get Christian Recovery...Read More
Having a stable support system can make all of the difference in the success of someone’s recovery. But what happens to those of us who do not have a support system like family and friends available in the real world? What if you do have a support system, but they don’t understand your recovery journey?...Read More
If you’ve recently gotten clean, congratulations! You’ve taken a huge step toward a better life by getting sober. Things are probably starting to look up. So, why do 40-60% of recovering addicts and alcoholics who seek treatment relapse within the first year? In this article, we’ll cover the warning signs of relapse and ways to...Read More
Behavioral health services is a broad term that encompasses many different services provided by social workers, counselors, psychiatrists, and other mental health care professionals. Unfortunately, this is the kind of medical jargon that makes getting services seem unapproachable to some. What does behavioral health even mean? And when in your life should you think about...Read More
For years, nitrous oxide has been a safe and medically prescribed pain treatment. Some people abuse nitrous oxide as a recreational drug for its euphoric, relaxing, and dissociative effects. Known as whippits, this drug is a common ingredient in whipped cream dispensers. Because whippits are legal and so easy to obtain, they are especially popular...Read More
If you struggle with chronic pain and addiction, making the decision to receive treatment at a rehab center can feel like choosing between two types of suffering. Here is what you need to know about the Saint Cloud rehab centers that will help you manage both your physical health and your addiction. The Relationship Between...Read More
From the beginnings of addiction to dual diagnosis, Florida is home to countless people in need of help with their mental health and substance use disorders. Research has shown time and again that there is a strong relationship between addiction and mental health. As one issue worsens, so does the other. But why are mental...Read More
