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If you are in the Tampa, FL area and struggling with alcohol use, you may be wondering how you can take the first step to recovery. There are a lot of options, all with various pros and cons, as well as different costs. Phoenix House Florida, a treatment center in Tampa that offers alcohol abuse treatment, has […]
Read MoreAccording to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, a survey conducted in April revealed that more than 40% of 18 year olds reported experiencing at least two symptoms of substance use disorders. At this alarming rate, it is time to stop making assumptions your child could never be impacted by drug use. As a parent, you […]
Read MoreNavigating drug addiction recovery can be an unknown territory. It can seem like the answers are not readily available during a time the process should be straightforward to allow for focus on yourself and your journey. If you are seeking alcohol rehab in Tampa and you are concerned about the cost of treatment, keep reading to learn […]
Read MoreWhile mental health and substance use may seem like two different worlds, being diagnosed with both a mental health condition and substance use tendencies is very common. It is often called a dual diagnosis. In fact, one in four adults who struggles with substance use is also diagnosed with a mental health condition. So, with statistics like […]
Read MoreIf you are ready to start your substance use recovery journey, understanding how your insurance can help you pay for treatment will ensure successful first steps towards sobriety. It also gives you the power to understand your treatment from beginning to end. The following article from our team at Phoenix House Florida, which specializes in drug […]
Read MoreOverdose deaths due to opioids have increased 500% in young adults over the last 20 years. Even more alarming, 2 in 10 high school seniors has taken a prescription drug for a non-medical purpose, and Tampa Bay’s opioid overdose rate is 50.5% higher than the national average. Parents are often the first to notice changes […]
Read MoreIf you’re struggling with substance abuse, the best time to begin treatment is today. The next best choice? Tomorrow. You may be concerned that there is a specific window of time when treatment will be most effective, or concerned that if you enter treatment during a particularly busy season of life that it won’t stick. […]
Read MoreWhen your teen is struggling with addiction, you might feel helpless while they begin their journey to recovery. It would seem the hardest part is behind you once your teen has gotten help for their addiction, however, many parents find themselves struggling to connect with their teen or know the right way to support them […]
Read MoreDrug and alcohol addiction treatment through a rehab facility is often shrouded in mystery. You likely have read about celebrities entering rehab for their battle with addiction, or you might know someone who entered a rehab facility due to court orders. But, if you’re seeking help for yourself or a loved one, you might have […]
Read MoreTeen drug abuse is a growing problem. In fact, 62 percent of teens in 12th grade have abused alcohol and 50 percent of teens have misused a drug at least once, according to the National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics. Even more startling, drug use increased in 8th-12th graders by 61 percent between 2016 and […]
Read MoreIn adults, there is a clear connection between mental health disorders and substance abuse. You might be surprised to find that the relationship between substance abuse and mental health is equally significant in teens. In this brief article, a team member from Phoenix House Florida substance abuse treatment center in Tampa shares insight into the […]
Read MoreWhen you have a loved one who is struggling with addiction, you may find yourself looking for the best ways to support them. It’s likely that you’ll be concerned that your actions could hinder them in recovery, or that their actions leading up to recovery have caused you a great deal of trauma yourself. In […]
Read MoreIf you’re a teacher, chances are you’ve been tasked with speaking to students about substance abuse. Although this is often a conversation that starts at home, for some students it may be the first time they are learning about substance abuse and its negative effects. That puts a lot of pressure on you when you’re […]
Read MoreWe often see noticeable signs of addiction in adults, but many people miss the symptoms of addiction in teens and young adults. What is sometimes passed off as normal teenage moodiness and exhaustion can actually be a symptom of a greater problem. In this brief article, a team member from our alcohol addiction treatment in […]
Read MoreSince the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, adults have struggled with addiction at higher rates, but does this extend to adolescents as well? If you’re among the parents or families of a teen who is struggling with substance abuse, you’re not alone. In this brief article, our team with drug and alcohol treatment centers in […]
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