When you have decided to seek treatment for a substance use disorder, you will discover various treatment options. Residential addiction treatment is a popular choice for many but not always necessary or convenient. An intensive outpatient program, or IOP, is an excellent option if you do not require 24-hour care or cannot walk away from…
Chronic relapse is a reality for many who suffer from substance use disorders (SUD). Often, even when individuals are trying to break the cycle of addiction, the intensity of withdrawal symptoms leads them back to substance use. Medical detox is the safest way to comfortably overcome withdrawals to be able to work on the underlying…
British actor and comedian Russell Brand recently spoke with Oprah Winfrey on her show and discussed addiction. Brand said he had been sober for 11 years, and that he was …
Recent studies link regular alcohol consumption to a higher risk of developing melanoma, the most dangerous form of skin cancer. The alcohol-and-sun combination not only makes cells more sensitive to …
The length of a rehabilitation program for alcohol or drug abuse can sometimes be just as important as the type of treatment being given.
Millions of people suffer from substance use disorder (SUD). Many think of substance abuse and addiction as the same, but they are different and usually call for different treatment approaches. Treatment for SUD generally falls into two categories: inpatient and outpatient. Inpatient rehab is intensive, 24-hour supervised treatment in a residential setting. Outpatient rehab occurs…
Recovery programs often involve a series of emotional lows and highs, with a difficult day often leading to tremendous breakthroughs the next. To be successful in changing your life, you must acquire the ability to sit back, breathe, and truly process these feelings. This allows you to accept your emotions and is the first step…
Substance use disorders cannot be healed with detox alone. To ensure that clients continue to live following the new, more healthful habits they have worked so hard to acquire, they must be offered a series of scaffolded supports to assist their transition back to independent living. At Gulf Breeze Recovery, our aftercare program will offer…
Healing from a substance use disorder does not conclude with detox. To set the stage for lasting change, clients must be appropriately supported throughout their transition back to regular life. At Gulf Breeze Recovery, we are committed to creating individualized recovery plans that allow for the best chance of long-term success. Contact our team at…
For many years, Alcoholics Anonymous’ 12-Step Program was considered the gold standard for recovery. Nowadays, however, there are many alternatives to 12-Step Programs available for individuals who struggle with a dependency on drinking, and it is not the sole framework available to help clients heal. At Gulf Breeze Recovery, we believe in the power of…