7 Guidelines for Selecting the Right Rehab
Finding a quality substance abuse treatment program that is the right fit for an individual with addiction issues is a challenge. There are many programs out there and all of …
Trapped by Addiction and Afraid of Treatment
With availability of good treatment options, including non-twelve step programs and holistic drug treatment programs, why do so many people with alcohol and drug addiction refuse treatment? There are many reasons why, but most reasons are based on fear.
5 Benefits of Meth Addiction Treatment
The idea of overcoming addiction can seem unmanageable, but professional help can really turn things around and make complete recovery possible. Undergoing meth addiction treatment at a proper rehab center can help you leave drug abuse behind as you start to rebuild your life. Are you looking for a meth addiction treatment program in Florida?…
Commonly Abused Opiates
Opiates is a term frequently used interchangeably with the word opioids. They refer to a class of drugs often prescribed for the treatment of acute and severe pain. While opiates do indeed have therapeutic benefits, prescription drug abuse is common. In fact, commonly abused opiates are the number one cause of drug overdoses in America.…
Families and Prescription Drug Abuse
The Five Step American Medicine Chest Challenge is an event devised to include families in the fight against prescription drug abuse. The challenge asks families to participate in five steps …
Choosing the Right Drug Rehab
The Goldilocks Theory in Choosing a Drug Rehab.
One of the first things many potential guests ask us when they first call Gulf Breeze Recovery is, “How many people do you treat at a time?”
Benefits of Non-12 Step Therapy
Addiction to drugs or alcohol is a problem facing many Americans. Just as each person’s path to addiction is different, so too are the treatment options for addiction. There is no one-size-fits-all approach, but it can certainly seem like the traditional 12-step approach is the only way. For many Americans, including right here in Florida,…
Recognizing Addiction in the Workplace
More than 16 million American adults have an alcohol use disorder. Millions more are struggling with drugs, both illicit and prescription. Addiction in the workplace is probably more common than you think, thanks in large part to a series of situations that contribute to rates of alcohol abuse among professionals. If you or someone you…
12-Step Programs Are Not for Everyone
Many get sober through 12-step programs. These are self-help programs based on attending meetings that are peer supported and peer lead. Individuals “work” the 12-steps to find sobriety and have a sponsor, someone more advanced in their own recovery, who helps them through the recovery process.
Dangers of Fentanyl and Heroin
The opioid epidemic has plagued the United States since the 1990s. However, it has not remained the same but has been marked by three distinctive waves. The first wave involved prescription opioids and related overdoses. In the second wave, beginning around 2010, we saw a dramatic increase in heroin use and overdoses. The third wave…