There is zero shame in battling the emotional and mental challenges that result from trauma. Nearly 70% of the adults in the U.S. have experienced some traumatic experience in their lives.1 Sadly, it’s not uncommon for those battling the emotional wounds of trauma to take to alcohol or drugs as a coping mechanism. For those…
The dangers of drinking are hardly unknown, yet imbibing alcohol has long remained a legal and socially acceptable adult activity. Recently, however, the sober curious movement has started to gain steam. What is the sober curious movement? Can it help to prevent underage drinking? Is it a form of addiction treatment that can help those…
How the Pandemic is Affecting Mental Health and Addiction – Would You Know When It Was Time to Find Help? While we work to fight the virus, other unseen enemies like anxiety, depression, and addiction have infiltrated our lives. Issues related to mental health and addiction have increased during the pandemic. Covid-19 has altered life…
Top Benefits of Choosing a Florida Executive Rehab for Addiction Treatment Deciding to get help for a substance abuse addiction is a major step in leading a sober life. This is why you want to make sure you are choosing the right type of rehab center. This decision can truly impact your recovery and the…
Did You Turn to Drinking as a Coping Mechanism in the Weirdest Year Ever? If 2020 left you feeling stressed and worried for the future, you are not alone. Nearly 8 in 10 American adults admit the COVID-19 pandemic was a direct source of stress in their lives.[1] Psychologists are now seeing that type of…
A Look Into Adverse Childhood Experiences and Addiction In the mid-1990s, a healthcare company, Kaiser Permanente, conducted a large survey of its Southern California HMO membership. The survey’s purpose was to determine if there was a direct correlation between childhood experiences and current health status. The study found a significant connection between adverse childhood experiences…
Florida Alcohol Rehab Needed for Alcohol Use Disorder You may feel as though alcohol has taken control of your life. If you fear that you are struggling with problematic alcohol use, you are not alone. More than 100 million people across the globe suffer from an alcohol use disorder. [1] The help you need to…
Preventing Relapse After Drug and Alcohol Detox Once an individual completes drug and alcohol detox, the next step is to officially begin a professionally supervised treatment program. Medical detox alone is not enough to overcome substance abuse. Long-term sobriety success depends on altering deep-rooted patterns and change the way one thinks, processes emotions, and experiences…
Finding Joy in Addiction Recovery After Tampa Drug Rehab Choosing a life of sobriety over an addiction is an incredible thing! And though it takes courage and determination, it can still be a scary transition and one that comes with an endless amount of questions. But with the right support system and encouragement, you will…
The Benefits of Medical Detox For Alcohol Alcohol use disorder or AUD essentially means your body learned to function with alcohol, and now it can’t function without it. Trying to detox from an alcohol dependency without medical supervision is not only setting yourself up for failure, but more importantly, it is dangerous. Medical detox for…
