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Fall brings pumpkin spice lattes and the changing of the leaves, but for 10 million Americans, it also brings a common mental health condition known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). SAD is more common than you think, and it can impact anyone at different levels of severity. This time of the year should be enjoyed. […]
Read MoreSubstance use can impact anyone, from your neighbor down the street to celebrities in Hollywood. It can be easy to forget that every person is going through their own unique journey, and sometimes, unbeknownst to others, this journey may be one to recovery. Keeping in perspective that anyone can go through alcohol abuse treatment in Tampa […]
Read MoreThe National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIH) reports that addiction is a complex disease, with most drugs creating a euphoric experience that rewards people to repeat the behavior of drug use due to the temporary “happy” feelings created. While positive feelings can make it easy to understand how the cycle of addiction continues, it can […]
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 MoreAccording to the National Library of Medicine, access to substance abuse recovery support in the form of a community can help those with a history of substance use find long-term wellness and success within recovery. There is no exception when it comes to teen substance use recovery. While the path to recovery for teens may […]
Read MoreIf 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 […]
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