Elizabeth Vargas Returns to Rehab for Alcohol
Early this year ABC News personality and 20/20 co-host Elizabeth Vargas had publicly addressed her battle with alcoholism, following her stay at a rehabilitation center. Now, several months later, she …
Gulf Breeze Recovery Adds New Psychiatrist to Treatment Staff
The waterfront facility welcomes John C. Hayes, MD to its Florida addiction treatment team. Gulf Breeze, FL (PRWEB) August 07, 2014 – Through its continued dedication to providing the highest …
We have our son back!- “A Mother’s Story”
A Mother shares a powerful story about her son’s transformation at Gulf Breeze Recovery. “I know we have our son back” Like most parents faced with a crisis, they started …
Legislation to Curb Prescription Drug Abuse
States all over the country have been concentrating on curbing the growing prescription drug abuse problem and now it looks like they will get help on a national level. The …
More Hospitals to Screen for Substance Abuse
One of the many ways that alcohol and drug problems can be detected and dealt with earlier on is through contact with primary care providers through doctors offices and hospitals. …
Gulf Breeze Recovery Testimonial-Kelly’s Aha Moment
Kelly, from Chicago, talks about recovering in Gulf Breeze, Florida! Meet Kelly, and share her “Aha Moment” when she really got an understanding of the principles they teach at Gulf …
Half a Million U.S. Vets Addicted to Opiates
reportedly about a half a million veterans in the country who have become addicted to drugs. Additionally, 22 veterans commit suicide every day. These horrifying statistics are something that the Human Rights Watch wants to handle. They are aware that many of these veterans are suffering from drug addiction.
Excessive Alcohol and Deaths in Adults
Approximately 88,000 deaths per year were linked to excessive alcohol consumption from 2006 to 2010. A new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention finds that alcohol is …
Police Saving Lives With Overdose Prevention Kits
Heroin overdose death rates across the nation are growing. In addition to making addiction treatment and prevention a priority, many states are taking steps to equip first-responders with the tools …
Older Americans and Addiction Problems
Statistics show that Older and Elderly Americans within the geriatric population are experiencing increased alcohol and drug addiction. Often grief and bereavement play a large role in increased substance abuse.