Opiate abuse is a serious problem in the United States and across the world. Newspapers, television, and other media outlets have been reporting on the opioid crisis for years. Even though most people understand that drugs like heroin are dangerous and addictive, abuse of prescription opiates is also dangerous and more common than you might…
Substance abuse and addiction are common problems in our society. Nearly every family has been affected by them in some way. Even so, people still believe that the solution to drug abuse and addiction is to “just say no” or “just quit.” However, anyone who has struggled with addiction or cares about someone who has…
Meth has severe withdrawal symptoms for those who use it long-term. At Pines Recovery Life Detox in South Florida, we have a meth detox center to safely help you make it through the difficult stages of withdrawal. We don’t recommend quitting on your own, as the severity of symptoms can become life-threatening. Instead, enroll in…
Some people find that their use of drugs and alcohol changes with the season. Some students may decrease their drug and alcohol consumption when school starts in the fall. However, seasonal affective disorder (SAD) may actually cause an uptick in depression and drug use in the fall and winter months. This can affect men and…
Treating opioid addiction is a complex process. That’s because this addiction creates significant changes in the brain, often so much so that it is hard for a person to stop using. Sometimes medications can help. Buprenorphine opioid addiction treatment is one potential option for you. Buprenorphine is a medication commonly used in addiction treatment because…
There are many components to addiction recovery. At the heart of the process is the use of drugs for addiction treatment. In many situations, these drugs work to give a person the ability to move beyond their addiction and focus on their lives and goals. The type of drugs used depends on many factors. At…
Many states have seen an increase in the number of people struggling with heroin. Florida is no different and has an increasing rate of struggling with addiction to heroin and other opioids. As you consider heroin addiction in Tampa and the rest of the state, remember that there is help available to you if you…
Gateway drugs present a special problem for those who try them. In some instances, taking gateway drugs, such as ecstasy (MDMA), may take harder, more dangerous substances or mix drugs and alcohol. Therefore, getting treatment for addiction to gateway substances could prevent more serious substance abuse in the future. Pines Recovery Life Detox offers various…
When you detox from drugs such as heroin, there is always a withdrawal period. Heroin withdrawal, like that of other opioids, may be severe. For best results, it’s still safest to detox through a medically supervised heroin detox program. Otherwise, you may become gravely ill. Additionally, cravings may feel overwhelming. As a result, you could…
Deciding to admit yourself to a medical detox program can be a life-changing decision. However, there are some things you might want to look after before enrolling yourself in a detox facility. You may not know what to expect or how you will manage obligations like paying bills or making sure your kids get to…