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…
Have you ever taken a drug test for a current or future employer? If you smoke marijuana, you may wonder how long you keep weed in your system. There are many cannabinoids in marijuana, but THC, the psychoactive chemical in cannabis, is one that many drug tests search for. Several factors influence how long it…
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…
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…
The hardest step to take when it comes to overcoming a substance abuse disorder is the first one. Many people struggling with drugs or alcohol are afraid of detox and the thought of going through withdrawal. They don’t understand the detox process and what comes after when it comes to recovery. Education can be vital…
If you have a substance use disorder, the first step to recovery typically involves a substance abuse detox program. At Pines Recovery Life Detox in South Florida, we offer traditional and medically assisted detox services to our patients. Many people who come to us require minimal medical assistance. However, some drugs necessitate an aggressive medical detox…
Pines Recovery Life Detox offers drug and alcohol detoxification services to those with substance abuse disorders in South Florida. Our patients often face their first recovery from addiction with our team of dedicated therapists and medical professionals. Learn more about what expectations of having during your first detox. What Is Detox? If you have an addiction…
Are you thinking about the benefits of entering into drug and alcohol treatment, but you are unsure how to make it all work for you? It’s not uncommon to feel like this, especially when you are not sure what to expect. There are many programs out there, but we offer a luxury detox here at…
When you are struggling with addiction, you need someone to offer a hand-up. You need someone to support you no matter what you are facing or going through so you can pull through. Our LGBTQ detox program is designed to give you that support. There are no judgments or questions here. You will find our…
Entering a residential drug detox program is an exciting step toward sobriety and healing, but that doesn’t mean you won’t experience some anxiety or thoughts of uncertainty. New experiences always come with a mix of emotions. Still, you’ll know that you made the right decision when you start the intake process and realize how many…