Heroin has become increasingly more popular over the years as the opioid epidemic has continued to grow. Most people that find themselves using heroin actually started with painkillers. Many people who are/were addicted to painkillers switched to heroin because it is cheaper and easier to get while having the same [...]
While the major focus in the country right now is the rise in the addiction to heroin, there are many “common” substances that can lead to addiction. Let’s take a look at some of the most common substances that can cause addiction and may result in needing to go to [...]
Addiction affects more than just you. While the physical and mental changes that go along with addiction might only be happening to your body, that doesn’t mean that it only has an impact on you. Many times, the results of those changes have a direct impact on your friends and [...]
Recovering from a drug or alcohol problem isn’t as easy as just saying you are going to stop. It takes time, perseverance, and determination. When coming up with New Year’s Resolutions for 2018, consider making some that can positively affect your recovery process. Here are some simple New Year’s Resolutions [...]
So you have decided to get help and go to a treatment center. That’s great! The first step is acknowledging the problem and getting help. There are many different options out there though when it comes to getting help for addiction. You might be wondering which treatment program is right [...]
It can be hard sometimes for people to tell if they have a drinking problem or even suffer from alcoholism. You might not even how much you are drinking or how it is affecting you and those around you. There are three types of drinkers: social drinkers, problem drinkers, and [...]
A narcotic is a drug or other substance affecting mood or behavior and sold for nonmedical purposes, especially an illegal one. A narcotic can be a drug that was actually prescribed legally but is being used illegally. Narcotics can be highly dangerous if there are abused or not used in [...]
Sometimes it can be nice after a long day or week at work to enjoy a drink or two and relax. Drinking too much, or too often, can have a major negative impact on your body. In addition to the possibility of its addictive nature, it can also slowly destroy [...]
Over the years, the opioid epidemic has hit an all-time high. About 20,000 people die from opioid overdose every year. Let’s take a look at what opioids are and why misusing them can be dangerous from your Palm Beach treatment center. What Is an Opioid? An opioid is a synthetic [...]
As the opioid epidemic has become more prominent over the past few years, the word Narcan has also been thrown around a lot more. Chances are you have probably heard Narcan mentioned somewhere but you might not know what exactly it is and what it is used for. This blog [...]
