When morphine was first developed during the Civil War, it was viewed as a miracle. Soldiers dealing with unimaginable pain from battlefield injuries were able to find some relief, and conditions that were unmanageable before were able to be overseen because of morphine. However, in the modern era, while morphine is still a useful medicine…
Pembroke Pines, Florida, is close to two major metropolitan areas, making it a convenient choice for drug detox programs in Florida. Located within a short distance of the beach, the town enjoys the balmy, warm climate of coastal South Florida. The area is a popular choice for local residents and those from other parts of…
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…
Cocaine has a long history. It has been used for thousands of years in its leaf form by the indigenous peoples of South America, and it was later isolated, purified, and marketed as a medicine. Eventually, its addictive properties and potential for overdose earned it a place on the United States Drug Schedule, and a…
It’s common to experience negative emotions during drug and alcohol detox. A comprehensive residential detox program provides a variety of therapies designed to support detox and help you get through the first days of recovery. At Pines Recovery Life Detox in South Florida, dialectical behavior therapy is one of the treatment methods we use to…
Opioids are the synthetic version of opium that includes fentanyl, oxycodone, and hydrocodone. Across the country, people are becoming addicted to opioids at an alarming rate. This wave of opioid addiction is partly due to doctors overprescribing medication that contain opioids. People become addicted to the effects, and once the prescription runs out, people turn…
Methamphetamine, also known as meth, is a highly addictive stimulant that affects the central nervous system. If you are stuck in the endless cycle of addiction, you should strongly consider undergoing meth addiction treatment. Our Pines Recovery Life Detox team is ready to help you or someone you care about with our meth detox program.…
Marijuana addiction is not as common an addiction as other drugs. However, with higher concentrations of the active ingredient in marijuana, THC, addiction becomes more likely. Dabs have much more of this ingredient than other forms of marijuana, making regular use more likely to cause problems. For instance, using dabs puts one at a greater…
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…
When the time comes to recognize your heroin addiction and start working at overcoming it, reach out to Pines Recovery Life Detox. Heroin withdrawal is a complex process that can have very worrisome complications. You do not want to experience the heroin withdrawal symptoms on your own. That’s why our professional heroin detox program may…