Drug addiction is an increasingly important issue for many Floridians. In fact, a recent study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that from March 2020 to March 2021, Florida reported 7,700 drug overdose deaths, a 30% increase from the year...
There’s often a specific way that alcoholics are portrayed in the media: bumbling, flushed, and with a characteristic red nose. If you look up pictures of this characteristic, you’ll see a variety of red, bumpy, swollen faces. This is known as a drinker’s nose. Other...
Orlando and the surrounding area is brimming with college students gaining knowledge and learning about the world, as well as themselves. However, not all experiences in college are good or good for you. Bright young minds can fall victim to addiction when placed in...
My name is David N., and I’ve been with The Blackberry Center for over four and a half years. I’m a Recovery Assistant (RA), and that means that I facilitate group therapy, help patients get to and from activities, and overall create an environment that’s conducive to...
There are a lot of reasons to be nervous about inpatient depression treatment centers, but one of the most common concerns is the comfort of the facility. With a variety of outpatient treatment options, why not just stay at home and deal with your depression by...
