There’s something magical about music, the way it can hold you in a moment and feel something with you. There’s a reason most movies take you through the story with music behind it almost the whole time. It makes you feel more. It moves you and soothes you in a way that can almost be a guide. If someone knows what ... Read More
Life in Recovery
After treatment, many of the guards that were in place are gone and you may find the old factors contributing to your mental state or substance use creeping back. Along with our clinical services and alumni program, we’re dedicated to equipping our patients with the tools to maintain long-term health. In this section, we provide further tips and advice on living your best life in your best health.
Find Your Life’s Soundtrack
Join an Online Recovery Forum
The internet is full of countless forums and groups. You can find any kind of support group there with people from all over the world who are ready to support each other as they move through life, struggle or success. It’s a beautiful example of people reaching out across cultural differences and time zones to ... Read More
Where to Meet People After Rehab
Rebuilding your social network Did you have to walk away from some relationships when you got back from your detox facility in Florida? Maybe some of your old connections were toxic. Maybe they thought you were joining a cult by joining a twelve step program, or maybe they just didn’t really believe in you the way you ... Read More
Never Underestimate Your Opponent
“There is no greater danger than underestimating your opponent.” Sun Tzu, Chinese Military Strategist On your road to recovery there will be both ups and downs that will make you question your way. The downs can be very low. You could feel hopeless. You might feel like you haven’t moved forward one inch. ... Read More
The Virtues of Accountability
Seeking out accountability after rehab may feel risky. If your old life of addiction taught you anything it’s that you can’t trust anyone. If you learn anything in your addiction recovery in Florida, hopefully it’s that you must trust someone in order to be healthy. You must be able to be transparent and accountable to ... Read More
There’s Hope in Addiction Recovery
Millions of Americans have recently done some kind of illegal substance. Many of these Americans first tried their drug of choice before they were even in adolescence. Some of the most common drug preferences for Americans are alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, opioids and cocaine. With the easy availability of these ... Read More
Going Back to Work After You Have Completed Rehab
When you get back from a Florida alcohol detox and Florida addiction treatment center you may feel nervous about going back to work. Just going home from rehab can be daunting, but the idea of going back to work to face the people you knew, and who remember you all to well, before drug detox and before you attended a ... Read More
Wake Up and Smell the Better, Sober Living
It’s hard to get on a schedule. It takes a lot of discipline and consistency. But here’s an idea of a way to ease into a more structured way of living. Start with the bookends of a schedule. Instead of trying to upend your life and force yourself to adhere to an entire schedule shift at once, start with deciding ... Read More