You realize that you cannot beat this addiction on your own and you know you need help, but is rehab really going to work for you? You feel defeated, lost, hopeless, and you want to give up. But there is hope and you can be successful. Just like many other chronic diseases, addiction can be…
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Many people are hesitant to enter into alcohol or drug rehab in Broward County for a variety of reasons. Often there is such shame surrounding the substance abuse that the addict is worried about others finding out. But there isn’t need to worry, there are strict confidentiality policies surrounding drug rehabilitation and the information will…
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The National Institute on Drug Abuse estimates the financial impact of drug abuse in the United States to be roughly $740 billion each year. The costs come from crime, healthcare services, and a lowered work productivity. It is estimated that there are over 20 million people over the age of 12 in the US with…
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You’ve seen Trainspotting, you’ve seen House, probably several other shows with painful withdrawals from heroin or prescription painkillers. But what’s the reality? What are opioids and what’s the big deal? Origin Opioids are a type of drug that includes substances such as heroin, fentanyl, and oxycodone among others. In America some opioids are illegal…
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Withdrawing from oxycodone—also called OxyContin, Roxicodone, or Percocet—is not easy. It can even be painful. However, there are many people eager to help and in some circumstances medication is available to ease the transition to clean living. But you do not have to go oxycodone through withdrawal alone. Properly-trained medical professionals and rehab specialists are…
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Every day the news burdens us with tragic stories of opioid abuse. We hear countless horror stories, but rarely does a glimmer of light shine through. So let’s talk about some good news! A Dramatic Drop Let’s take a moment to look away from the doom and gloom in the news and have a glance…
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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.…
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Have you ever known someone who you thought had a serious alcohol problem which they denied? Or, have you ever been surprised by someone unexpectedly going into rehab? The line between problematic over-drinking and severe diagnosable alcoholism is one of severity. What is Alcohol Abuse? What qualifies as excessive drinking may vary depending on many…
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Sometimes it starts innocently enough. You have an injury, maybe due to no fault of your own. You go to the doctor for help and are prescribed medication. Later, you find yourself addicted. Addictive Opioids One of the biggest problems with addictive medicine is that we are responsible for our health, but we don’t have…
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It is safe to assume that your teenager will experiment with alcohol. Sure, there is a small number who don’t, but around 72 percent of students have tried more than a few sips before graduating high school. Why Do Teenagers Abuse Alcohol? Experimenting and risk taking is programmed into us, it’s one of the reasons…
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