Faith-based recovery programs in Florida are designed to help addicts address and treat their disease through spiritual healing and core faith beliefs. Treatment for addiction requires a comprehensive approach which, and for many, faith-based programs are the answer. These treatment protocols integrate...
The link between addiction and mental illness is all too common among drug treatment patients. Many seeking recovery at a drug recovery center Fort Lauderdale are unaware that they are dealing with comorbid conditions. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) reports...
It’s close to Valentine’s Day and the stores are filled with heart-shaped boxed chocolates, flowers, stuffed animals and racks of Valentine’s Day cards. Valentine’s Day has become another huge marketing event in the U.S. that celebrates romantic love. But love doesn’t just...
Addiction to drugs or alcohol will change the behavior of an individual in many ways. Some changes will be very obvious, while others will not be as noticeable. If you suspect a loved one of having a drug or alcohol addiction, there...
February is Marijuana Awareness Month, and the drug is still a controversial subject of much debate. Getting the facts about the drug is essential to making the right decisions regarding its use. Marijuana Awareness Month is focused on increasing awareness about cannabis...
The 12-Step Program originated with Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), which was founded in 1938. It was originally established to treat alcoholics but today the 12-Step Program is used by other groups to treat addiction to drugs, gambling, food, sex and more. The 12-Step...
If you were suspicious of your loved one abusing drugs or alcohol and have finally found the evidence to prove it, what should you do? Some experts recommend that you say nothing about your discovery to your loved one. This gives you...
Replacing one addiction for another is a common behavior pattern among recovering addicts. Once an addict stops using alcohol or their drug of choice, they usually pick up another obsession. The new addiction can be anything that is able to take the...
