In this blog series we present you with different ways to cope with anxiety after alcohol detox and addiction recovery treatment. Read Part 1 Anxiety relief is almost impossible if you don’t hold make sure to give yourself the kind of care you need. Always remember to come to your panic attack prepared. Of course ... Read More
Letting Your Guard Down: Anxiety Management After Medical Detox and Drug Rehab Pt 1
In this blog series we present you with different ways to cope with anxiety after alcohol detox and addiction recovery treatment. If you learn anything from this blog article about managing anxiety, I want you to remember to always have a plan, and keep track of what works for you. Know what you are going to do ... Read More
Cannabis Addiction is More than a Punchline
There is a scene in the popular Fox Network show American Dad where Haley Smith, a casual drug user on the show, says that she has “a pot problem”. Haley’s mother Francine shrugs it off and coldly says, “Just stop it Haley” - though she’s not saying just stop using cannabis, but that she should stop making that claim. ... Read More
The Heartbreaking Loss of Tom Petty
Tom Petty was the best. He and his band Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers defined Rock and Roll and created more classics than should be possible for just one band. Unfortunately, his October 2, 2017 opioid-related death was all too common in the rock world. Last Dance At the age of 66, the famed rock star's life was ... Read More
Narcan Available in Florida Pharmacies
If the word Narcan sounds familiar, it's been in the news lately for saving pop star Demi Lovato's life after an overdose. It's a sort of antidote to opioid overdose. Like an epipen, it can be used to quickly administer medicine to an overdosing person. "Narcan isn’t a solution to addiction by any means," said an ... Read More
Turning Failure into Success
Maybe you've made a mistake and became addicted to something. Maybe you've relapsed. Or perhaps you've found yourself in a difficult life situation where you aren't getting the support you feel you need. You are not alone, and there are many people who have been able to turn a failure into a success. If we persevere, ... Read More
Advocating for Yourself During Recovery From Alcohol & Drug Addiction
You have an addiction to Drugs and Alcohol. It’s an almost impossible thing to admit to yourself and the people you love. It is even harder to seek out addiction recovery treatment like medical detox or going to a drug and alcohol rehab facility. But you’ve acknowledged your addiction and you’ve taken the steps to get ... Read More
Treatment for Sedative Addiction
Sedatives are drugs designed to depress or slow down the central nervous system. These can include medicine for treating anxiety, seizures, insomnia, or epilepsy. Drugs include Benzodiazepines, Barbiturates, and in some people's opinion even alcohol. Use of these drugs has the potential for dependency and serious ... Read More