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Florida Drug Overdose Deaths on the Rise

As we transition into 2021, many people...

The Dangerous Side Effects of XTC Drug Use

XTC is an illegal drug that you...

Ambien and Alcohol: A Dangerous Combination

Ambien is the brand name of the...

First Responders and Addiction Struggles: Why So Common?

First Responders and Addiction Struggles: Why So Common? The Blackberry Center Behavioral Hospital Troy Borges 👍Emergency responders are there for us when we need them the most. From car accidents to fires to medical emergencies, they play a pivotal role in ensuring safety. Their...

Step 5: Admitted to God, to ourselves, and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs.

Hey friends, this is Vance Johnson, former NFL athlete and current recovery advocate for the Vance Johnson Recovery Center. We’ve already covered the fourth step of the 12 steps, and now I want...

Prozac and Alcohol Is a Bad Mix for Veterans with Depression

Depression is one of the most common mental health disorders in the United States, with higher rates usually found among the veteran population. Often, treatment for depression includes antidepressant medication along with therapeutic...

C-PTSD vs. PTSD: What’s the Difference?

As a veteran, you’re most likely familiar with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). But have you heard of complex post-traumatic stress disorder (C-PTSD)? Despite their overlapping symptoms and the similar experiences that cause them, these are...

How to Treat PTSD in Adults

From Springbrook Hospital - Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health disorder that is often chronic and disabling. It can change the way you see yourself and others. Moreover, this disorder can make it...

Supporting Veterans: Know the Warning Signs of PTSD and Addiction

When your loved one returns from military service, it is natural to worry about how they will adjust to life back home. After all, mental health conditions like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and...

The Cost of Addiction: The Financial Impact of Long-Term Drug Use

“Addiction treatment is too expensive.” If you added up the cost of maintaining a drug addiction, what does it cost you? What is the street price of common addictive drugs, and how much does an overdose or drug-related emergency cost? Now ask yourself if drug addiction treatment is worth the cost. How much money and years of your life could you earn back by beating addiction? Are you curious about the cost of addiction and treatment? Contact The Woods at Parkside to learn about rehab costs. Reluctance to go to rehab is widespread. Even in circumstances where you have acknowledged your addiction and know you need to seek treatment to forge a...

7 Good Reasons to Leave Your Home During COVID-19

As we continue to navigate the coronavirus pandemic, there’s a growing trend of shaming people for leaving their homes. And while you should stay...

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Codeine Addiction: Are Veterans at Risk?

A codeine addiction usually starts innocently, with no intention of becoming addicted. Initially, doctors...

Addiction and Trauma Therapy for Florida Veterans

Many veterans return from military service bearing scars they didn’t have before, but not all scars are physical. For some, the trauma they endured follows them home. It may even push them to...

Finding Residential Treatment Centers for Schizophrenia Near You

From Springbrook Hospital - Schizophrenia affects approximately one percent of adults in the United States and can significantly impact an individual’s ability to function in daily life. Being diagnosed with schizophrenia can lead to...

5 Ways to Break Stigma During Mental Health Awareness Week

The Mental Health Foundation‘s Mental Health Awareness Week is here (May 18th-24th), and the theme this year is kindness....

COVID PTSD: How Pandemic Stress Affects Veterans

The COVID-19 pandemic has thrown many different challenges at...

Alcoholic Eyes: Identifying and Treating Alcoholic Vision Loss

When you think of damage caused by alcohol, you...

Where Veterans with Complex Trauma Can Get Help in Florida

If you are a veteran, you’re most likely familiar...

Top 5 Addiction Recovery Groups

Having a stable support system can make all of...

DMT Drug Addiction: Learn About the “Spirit Molecule”

After rising to popularity in the counterculture of the 60s and 70s, hallucinogenics such as the DMT drug, LSD, and magic mushrooms became less...

Hydro Drug Abuse: Signs, Side Effects, and Addiction Treatment

Hydrocodone, also known as “hydro” and other street names, is a highly addictive, habit forming drug that can be life-threatening to users. Let’s get right into...

Drug Detox in Florida: Getting Sober in the Sunshine State

If you or a loved one are struggling with drug addiction, then you should know that safe, medically supervised drug detox is the first...

Why Do Mental Illness and Addiction Go Together?

From the beginnings of addiction to dual diagnosis, Florida is home to countless people in need of help with their mental health and substance...

Chronic Pain and Rehab: How to Manage Addiction and Health

If you struggle with chronic pain and addiction, making the decision to receive treatment at a rehab center can feel like choosing between two...