What Is Seasonal Affective Disorder? Seasonal affective disorder, commonly referred to as SAD, is a form of depression associated with the changing seasons and often occurs simultaneously each year. The disorder typically begins at the start of a season like winter, and...
College Life, Stress and Addiction Stress is inherent throughout college life for most students. Not only are you attending demanding classes with a load of new responsibilities, but you are also going through a significant life transition. Many students live away from...
The History of Methadone Treatment and MAT Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) is for recovering from opioid drugs to help keep the patient from suffering through pain, ease intense drug cravings and restlessness, to allow medical professionals to slowly reduce the amount of opioids...
Why Athletes Become Addicted The public often idolizes the professional athlete’s life, and it can appear as though their life is the epitome of health with the level of physical activity they can display. While the public watches in awe for the...
What Is Outpatient Alcohol Rehab? Outpatient alcohol rehab for Kissimmee residents is the most effective treatment for alcohol addiction that does not involve “checking in” to a rehab center for a long time. In outpatient rehab in Kissimmee, you can live at...
Aftercare Programs, Life Skills, and Relapse Prevention are Imperative to Long-Lasting Sobriety A patient’s daughter at WhiteSands Alcohol and Drug Rehab in Orlando recently celebrated her fathers’ three-month success in remission from addiction after completing addiction treatment at the rehab center. “He...
Effects of Cocaine on the Heart It is no secret that the use of stimulant drugs, such as cocaine has a significant effect on the heart’s functioning. As you consume cocaine, your heart rate and blood pressure become elevated, which poses a...
What Are Benzos? Benzodiazepines (Benzos) like Xanax and Ativan are prescribed to patients experiencing severe symptoms of anxiety, trauma, or sleep disorders such as insomnia. While the use of benzos has made groundbreaking steps towards supporting patients in treating severe short-term symptoms...
Veterans and Substance Abuse Recovery from a substance use disorder does not have to be an upheaval of your entire life. You can remain living at home while in a non-residential IOP rehab, getting treatment as you rebuild your personal life and...
Top Rated Inpatient Drug Rehab Centers in Florida Amid an active drug addiction, it is easy to feel like you are alone and as if no one understands the depths of your addiction. You know you want to get sober, but there...
