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...
Cocaine is a powerfully addictive stimulant drug commonly abused in the United States and Florida specifically. While cocaine has been present throughout the United States’ history, cocaine overdose deaths have skyrocketed in recent years. Sadly, this is true...
Over 5 million people in the United States use cocaine every year. But despite how widespread its use is, ths potent and addictive drug can easily derail someone’s life. And while some side effects of cocaine are well-known, many do not realize that using this...
Passive suicidal ideation includes thoughts of death and the desire to die, but it does not come with plans to act upon these thoughts. While this may sound safer than active suicidal ideation, where there is a plan of action in place, it is just as dangerous of a...
The National Institute on Drug Abuse estimates that over 100 million Americans suffer from chronic pain. And sadly, that’s where drug addiction starts for many people. Many people, because of their chronic pain, become dependent on their prescribed pain...
It’s common for people to have complicated feelings around this time of year—holiday events are a joyful and stressful time for everyone. For those struggling with mental health or substance abuse issues, the holidays can often be full of emotional triggers, which is...
For people on meth, the signs of meth use can vary wildly from person to person. This is because addiction is a highly personal disease. How it develops depends largely on the individual, their mental health, and genetic factors. And unfortunately, this variety can...
Addiction is an complex disorder that centers around compulsive behaviors. In general, the addiction definition is about a strong desire to do an activity that you know is harmful. The most obvious addictions are substance abuse, like alcohol addiction or drug...
Becoming addicted to drugs or alcohol is not something that happens overnight. Instead, there are stages of addiction from the very first time somebody uses drugs or alcohol to when the addiction requires professional treatment. But what exactly are these stages of...
