The mental health aspect of substance abuse has often been overlooked. By only addressing the addictive behavior without properly addressing the influence that mental health has had on substance abuse issues, the chances of relapse are much more significant. Substance abuse is not only devastating to the body but also to the mind. A dual…
National Drug Addiction Month sets aside the month of September to celebrate recovery and raise awareness for drug and alcohol addiction. This can also be a time to reflect on how your own substance abuse may be affecting your life. If you find that you are struggling, you can observe Drug Addiction Month by turning…
Benzos, or benzodiazepines, is a class of drugs used to treat multiple medical disorders. Generally, it works on your central nervous system to make you feel calm and relaxed. These drugs are sedatives marketed under brand names such as Librium or Valium. They’re often used to help patients who struggle with symptoms of panic or…
There is a clear link between loneliness and substance abuse, which feed off and exacerbate one another. Learn how loneliness can cause and worsen addiction and what you can do to feel better. At Pines Recovery Life Detox, our dedicated therapists and medical team create a positive environment to allow you to clean out your…
Drug and alcohol detox is the first stop on your journey to sobriety. You may not know what to expect, which often means not knowing what to bring with you. Every detox center has its guidelines on what is and isn’t allowed. Still, there are some general items that you should plan to bring whether…
Your success in sobriety, and life on a whole, is something to celebrate and be celebrated. When you’ve defeated a monster as all consuming as addiction, that is a major victory, and you will find that those who love, care, and support you will praise you, be proud of you, and commit to being there for you as you move into this new journey of sobriety.
But, some may find something else in their battle for sobriety. Something darker, something that showcases the pettiness and hopelessness present in some communities. That something else is a hope for your failure.
For some, your success equals their failure. This has nothing at all to do with you. And this perceived hurt that they feel as you succeed is completely in their own head and a product of their own imagination. But, in the dark place that they exist, as you succeed in your battle for sobriety, your success is somehow a direct affront to them.
Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid used to relieve extreme pain which is on the radar for Pembroke Pines drug rehab centers. This drug has drawn a great deal of attention in recent years because it’s use, abuse, and overdoses associated with the drug are on the rise. According to a report by the CDC and…