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…
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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…
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It is no secret that men and women are different. However, most people would not necessarily consider this within the context of a drug rehab or detox program. There are physiological, mental, emotional, and even cultural reasons that men and women might have different needs when it comes to substance abuse detox and treatment. There…
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Hydrocodone is a commonly prescribed opioid analgesic. People who are in especially severe pain due to injury or a surgical procedure might be given this medicine by their doctor. However, like all opioids, hydrocodone can be habit-forming, and a person taking it is at risk for abusing the drug or even becoming addicted to it.…
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It is common for people with substance use disorders to also be diagnosed with another mental health condition. It is also common for people living with mental health conditions to misuse substances in an attempt to alleviate symptoms. When a person is diagnosed with both a mental health condition and substance use disorder, this is…
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It may not be easy to tell if someone you care about is using heroin. Television and movies depict heroin users in a way that might make you think you would recognize that something was wrong immediately. However, in reality, the signs and symptoms of heroin abuse can be far more subtle. Opioid addiction affects…
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When a person has used opiates heavily over a period of time, their body develops a physical dependence on those substances. If the person abruptly stops taking the substance, they will notice some symptoms. These symptoms are called withdrawal, and they are the result of the body’s physical dependence on the opiate. Withdrawal symptoms are…
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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…
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It takes strength and integrity to wake up every day and commit your life to helping others. Firemen, police, and emergency medical technicians are the first to arrive when tragedy strikes. If you don’t have the right coping skills, you may self-medicate with drugs or alcohol. Various studies link alcohol use and PTSD with the…
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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…
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