Starting 2025 in Recovery
The start of a new year often brings a sense of renewal and an opportunity to set goals. For those in recovery from addiction, 2025 can mark a pivotal time—a chance to reflect on progress and embrace new challenges with hope and determination. In fact, over 30% of Americans pledge to quit using alcohol and […]
The Dangers of Xanax Abuse
Understanding Xanax Abuse Xanax (alprazolam generically) is a prescription medication in the Benzodiazepine class, commonly prescribed for anxiety and panic disorders. In 2022, there were nearly 15 million Xanax prescriptions in the U.S. While it can be effective for short-term relief of severe anxiety, Xanax carries a high risk of abuse, addiction, and dependence, particularly […]
Top Four Dangers of Opioid Addiction
Opioid addiction, a widespread public health crisis, stems from the misuse of prescription pain relievers, heroin, and synthetic opioids such as Fentanyl. In fact, nearly 800,000 Americans have died of an opioid overdose in the last 20 years. While opioids are effective for pain management, their high potential for misuse and addiction poses significant risks […]
Why Do People Go To Florida for Addiction Rehab?
While Florida is known for pristine beaches, sunshine, and a warm year-around climate, it is also the rehab capitol of the eastern United States. If you’re considering drug and alcohol treatment, you are likely reviewing programs locally. While it’s convenient to seek local inpatient treatment, it will be located near the people, places, and things that […]
How Effective Is Medication-Assisted Treatment?
MAT Saves (and Improves Lives) In a nutshell, research confirms that medication-assisted treatment is clinically effective. Not only do these medicines help patients to avoid relapse and promote patient recovery, but MAT has also been demonstrated to decrease cases of patients contracting HIV and other blood-type illnesses. In fact, most studies find that more than […]
What is Suboxone?
While Suboxone was approved by the FDA in 2002 to treat patients with severe opioid use disorder, the main ingredient (Buprenorphine) was originally developed in 1966. It was intended to be an alternative pain medication for opiate products like Morphine and Dilaudid. The FDA approved buprenorphine and buprenorphine/naloxone for opioid use disorder treatment in the […]
What Does Surrender Mean in Recovery?
Surrender is best explained as giving oneself over to someone or something else. When we consider an active addiction mindset, it’s clear that substance use forces us to surrender; when addiction is relentless, we put our thoughts, relationships, and self-esteem on hold. Moreover, people who suffer from protracted alcohol and drug use typically focus their […]
What Happens at an Intervention?
An addiction intervention is an opportunity to set the right course for a loved one who has stalled in trying to find recovery. Typically, the family member experiencing substance use disorder has not yielded to get help (and has likely been enabled). Simply said, an intervention is where the rubber meets the road, and the […]
Navigating Holiday Stress in Recovery
The holiday season often brings joy and celebration, but for those in addiction recovery, it can also introduce unique challenges. Balancing mental health, managing holiday stress, and maintaining sobriety become crucial during this time of year.
Recovery for Veterans: Addressing Substance Abuse and PTSD
In the wake of serving their nation, many veterans face a new battle: the struggle with substance use disorder (SUD) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). These challenges are often intertwined, deeply
