You have realized that you can’t—and don’t need to—do this on your own. Well done! Seriously. You have already overcome one of the biggest obstacles faced on the road to recovery. Now, the goal is to show up and do the work necessary to develop the tools you need to make your recovery a reality.…
One of the things that can be confusing about addiction and the way it progresses is that there is a link between certain drugs. There are many people who laugh when they hear the term “gateway drug,” but gateway drugs do exist in a certain capacity. Vicodin is one of them. Heroin is one of…
One of the biggest problems people with substance abuse and addiction face is denial. Sometimes this denial is wishful thinking, other times it is a lack of awareness. Warning Signs and Symptoms There are many experiences shared by those abusing substances and addicted to them, but everyone has their own unique story. If you feel…
Recovery from addiction is a lifelong practice that can be found to be draining at times. The constant psychological and physical toll that fighting one’s urges takes can wear one down, making an addict more at risk of relapse. While many feel guilty when providing self care, remember that it is imperative to a rewarding…
Detox and Quitting Addictive Drugs Although people might like to say that nicotine is far more addictive than most of the drugs that are also considered addictive, that claim does not seem to be quite right. It would probably be more accurate to say that nicotine has a stronger chemical addiction whereas drugs and pharmaceuticals…
You’re Not Alone in Your Addiction An addiction to drugs or alcohol can lead to feeling like you have built massive walls around you and that you are the only person who is going through as difficult an addiction as you are. The thing is, though, that just is not the case. No matter what…
Addiction Happens While it seems like one of those things that only happens to other people, substance abuse and addiction could strike anyone in Ft. Lauderdale… even you. If you think you might have lost control of your ability to manage or halt the intake of a specific substance or substances, you should seek help…
We understand that for many people in Ft Lauderdale who are addicted to one or more substance that bringing up the idea of asking for help might feel like an admission of weakness or bring on some kind of shame. However, we strongly believe that admitting you have a problem -first to yourself then to…
Not sure what type of rehab program is right for you? If residential detox and rehab has caught your eye but you aren’t quite sure how it compares to inpatient rehab and outpatient treatment, continue reading for some clarification. What is Inpatient Rehab? Inpatient rehab is what comes to mind for most people when…
While we often hear stories about celebrities going into rehab centers all the time, the reality of the situation is that most people don’t know how to go about looking for or signing up for substance abuse treatment in Florida. Certainly, you may come across any number of drug abuse treatment centers, but that doesn’t…