Governor Rick Scott recently officially declared a public health emergency regarding the opioid epidemic happening and problems with addiction in Florida. The emergency declaration allows him to spend immediately without the approval of Legislature’s. This declaration also allows Florida to accept a federal grant for prevention, treatment, and recovery services that over two years will…
When someone unfamiliar with addiction thinks of an addict they usually think of the stereotypical “drug addict” made out by the government of the 1970’s. They think of a criminal who is noticeably using some sort of substance to where they cannot even speak, stand, or walk. However, that is not always the case. With…
Addiction is a vicious cycle of use and tolerance building. The more an addict uses the more their body gets used to the drug and then the addict has to use more just to feel similar effects but for most addicts they are always searching for the feeling of their first high which is unachievable.…
When you turn on your favorite song or watch your favorite movie or even see a picture on a magazine waiting in the checkout line at the grocery store there is always something about some substance use. Whether it’s your favorite artist singing about drinking or even using illicit substances,watching your favorite actor or actress…
Contrary to popular belief, traveling for drug rehab and addiction treatment is a good thing and offers many positive benefits. It may initially seem as an aggravation or a deterrent, but the positives far outweigh the negatives. Traveling for treatment will remove you from a possibly toxic environment where physical and psychological triggers may affect…
There are many high stress jobs that lead to mental health issues and addiction. Many of those jobs are in the transportation industry. The U.S. Department of Transportation has strict policies for the testing and treatment of safety-sensitive transportation employees in aviation, trucking, railroads, mass transit, pipelines, and other transportation industries. These industries have put…
There are many factors for determining what kind of treatment one receives and for how long. Some of those factors include: length of time someone spent using the substance, method of use, severity of use, their social support network, their level of motivation and willingness, severity of medical or psychiatric issues, their living environment, and…
Starting the recovery process can seem intimidating and unpleasant.Take the time to realize and understand that if you do not start this process you can/will lose those you love the most, lose control, and can possibly lose your freedom by being arrested, and even lose your life. While starting treatment may seem scary, a lot…
For as long as drugs have been around people have used them, abused them, and faced addiction. Even ancient Egyptians, Chinese, and Greeks all show signs of using different substances. Native Americans have been using peyote for spiritual and ritual reasons for thousands of years. The concept of addiction treatment, drug rehab and recovery has…
When most of us hear “technological advances,” we think of new computers, new phones, new video games, and new gadgets but not something new for Addiction Treatment. Why can’t a technological advance also help those with addiction advance through treatment and recovery? It can. Addiction treatment has come a long way and that includes using…
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