Confronting Character Flaws in Recovery
Humans are flawed by default. At the very least, each of us has several minor character flaws and a few major ones. For most people, our major flaws will cause the most trouble. When ...
Prescription Drug Take Back in Florida
Prescription Drug Abuse According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, the scope of prescription drug abuse in the United States has been rapidly increasing over the course of the past two decades. From ...
How to Stay Sober While Grieving
Staying sober is not always easy - especially when you are going through a significant emotional experience such as grieving the loss of a loved one. In some ways, recovering from the loss of ...
Substance Abuse, Addiction and Treatment in Florida
Florida's Drug Addiction Problem Florida is known as an idyllic vacation destination, famous for its white, sandy beaches, rich culture and vibrant nightlife. However, while the state of Florida has an endless amount of ...
How Gratitude Lists Help Alcohol Addiction Recovery
When it comes to addiction recovery, there are innumerable things to be grateful for. At the top of list, of course is sobriety. Getting sober is no small feat, and staying sober (at least ...
10 Tips for Staying Positive During Alcohol Recovery
Just like making any major life changes, making the transition from active alcoholism to committed recovery can be a little difficult to navigate at times. Those who are new to recovery will be learning ...
The Truth About Ptsd and Alcoholism
Post-traumatic stress disorder is a psychiatric disorder that is typically caused by a severe traumatic experience, or a set of traumatic experiences. The American Psychiatric Association reports that PTSD affects over 3.5 percent of ...
What is Dual Diagnosis Addiction Treatment?
Up until the 1990s, individuals who were struggling with an addictive disorder and a mental health disorder were treated for each individual issue in two separate facilities. Mental health concerns were typically addressed in ...
The Best Non-Narcotic and Non-Addictive Treatments for Anxiety
What is Anxiety? Anxiety - as a general term - concerns the way your body reacts to stressful situations and circumstances. It is completely normal for everyone to feel some degree of anxiety ...
Does Anxiety Cause Addiction?
Addiction and mental health go hand in hand. In many cases, co-occurring disorders present a “chicken or egg” type of situation, and it can be difficult to pinpoint which came first. It is very ...
