Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health illness causing undesired repetitive thoughts or urges to do something over and over again. For example, a person with OCD may walk into a room and switch on a light but then switch it off to turn it back on again. They may switch the light on and…
Binge drinking and alcoholism share many similarities, and binge drinking may eventually lead to chronic alcohol consumption. People who do not drink daily or often but feel overwhelmed or stressed and drink a large quantity of alcohol in a short time are considered binge drinkers. Although, the individual does not need to feel adverse emotions…
Is there someone in your family that is suffering from drugs and alcohol? Recognizing an addict during the holidays may not be as easy. After all, many people are celebrating during this time of the year, and identifying an addiction is not easy to do. Yet, when it comes to managing holiday addiction needs, you…
Holiday stress impacts the well-being of many people. For those who have an addiction and are in recovery, it can be even more challenging. If you are actively still using, you may even be at a heightened risk of overdoses. The truth is that the holidays affect addiction, so know what to expect and what…
Medication management can help control cravings while you go through the crucial process of detox and recovery. By reducing cravings or the impact of withdrawal symptoms, medication can increase your chances of remaining in recovery. At Pines Recovery Life Detox in South Florida, we have a Vivitrol treatment program designed to ease the discomfort of…
Alcohol affects every part of the body, and not in a positive way. Excessive drinking can cause lifelong damage to the physical body. From damage to organs to brain shrinking, the myriad complications related to alcohol abuse are why it is so important to consider entering an alcohol addiction treatment center if you are unable…
You can buy alcohol at liquor stores, grocery stores, and even convenience stores. Anyone over the age of 21 can show their ID and order alcoholic beverages at their favorite corner bar. So, it’s easy to forget that alcohol is classified as a drug. To get even more specific, it’s a depressant. If you or…
Although there is an overarching idea that people become addicted to substances because of their lack of willpower, the reality is that addiction and genetics go hand-in-hand. One of the major contributing factors of alcohol addiction and substance use disorder is genetic predisposition. The genetics of alcohol addiction show that the disease of addiction can…
It’s essential to reshape the perception of addiction. In the past, those with substance abuse disorders had to live with the stigmas associated with addiction. We understand that addiction is a disease, and proper treatment can result in higher recovery rates. At Pines Recovery Life Detox in South Florida, our patients receive care, attention, and…
The holidays are a time when many people gather to celebrate. Usually, in these gatherings, alcohol is present. For those in recovery and actively making sobriety their chief goal, all fun holiday drinks may seem out of reach. But, can you really enjoy non-alcoholic drinks and have just as much fun with them? The answer…