Staying Sober While Remaining Socially Distant
These are the best tips for staying sober and socially distant. Call (855) 981-8935 For more about tips for staying sober during the pandemic in Florida
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Gender Differences in Recovery
Learn about how recovery affects men and women differently. Call (855) 981-8935 For more information about recovery centers and therapies in Florida
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What Happens to Your Recovery After COVID-19?
Read about what happens to your recovery process after COVID-19. Call (855) 981-8935 For more information about recovery during the pandemic in Florida
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What Is Intensive Outpatient Rehab?
Read here for more details about intensive outpatient rehab. Call (855) 981-8935 For more information about our rehab therapy services in Florida
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How Much Do Genetics Have to Do with Addiction?
Learn about how much of a role genetics play in addiction. Call (855) 981-8935 for more info about the causes of addiction and addiction treatment in Florida
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Reasons That People Leave Treatment Early
These are the most common reasons that people leave treatment early. Call (855) 981-8935 for more about our therapy treatment programs in Florida
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Eight Benefits When You Stop Drinking Alcohol
Find life-changing benefits when you stop misusing alcohol. Call (855) 981-8935 to stop drinking alcohol & reduce withdrawal symptoms with alcohol detox.
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Helping Someone with Addiction and Depression
How do you help someone with addiction and depression? Everyone’s circumstance will be different, but knowing what you’re facing is a great start. The phrase “Knowledge is power” is certainly true here — the better you understand it, the more useful you can be to the person you care about.
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Signs of Cocaine Addiction
As of 2017, the estimated 14.9% of people aged 12 and older have reported lifetime cocaine use. This means that an estimated 6 million Americans have used cocaine in their lifetime. Cocaine use often seems harmless at the beginning but it is a highly addictive substance that can lead to a number of physical, emotional, and social consequences. Being able to identify cocaine addiction in yourself or a loved once can be paramount to preventing a bad situation from getting worse.
Identifying Cocaine
Being able to identify cocaine and help you know what you are looking for if you find it in a loved one’s possession. There are 2 forms of cocaine, powered and crystalized (crack). Powdered cocaine is most commonly used and can be snorted, injected, or smoked. Crack cocaine is rock/crystal form of the drug that is typically smoked. Crack cocaine is more intense and the effects are felt quicker, but they also wear off quicker. Like many other odorless illicit drugs, cocaine is commonly stored in small plastic baggies.
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The Effects of Alcoholism on the Brain
Have you ever stopped to think about the effects alcoholism can have on the human brain? Alcohol misuse can result in both short term and long term negative effects in the brain of the user. Knowing the symptoms of brain impairment can help you understand what’s going on in the body, and how the continued misuse of this substance can damage such a vital, complex organ over time.
Short-Term Effects of Alcoholism
A known effect related to brain impairment is the gaps in memory that may begin to occur; this is a result of disruptions in neurotransmitters. These are recognizable characteristics that friends or family can easily notice. Additional effects can include decreased coordination, slower reflexes, slurred speech and a lack of concentration. Again, these qualities may seem obvious to someone observing from the outside, but the person misusing the substance may not be aware of anything wrong.
