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Addiction is defined as compulsive substance use despite harmful consequences and is characterized by an inability to stop using a substance; failure to meet work, social, or family obligations; and, sometimes (depending on the substance), tolerance and withdrawal. Addiction is a disease, and like many other diseases, the underlying cause of the problem can vary. […]
Read MoreWhether your child is already grown or still in the process of growing up, seeing them struggle with an addiction can be devastating. As their parent, you may become frustrated when they are not willing to find help or disappointed when they relapse, and it can be especially difficult to separate the vision of the […]
Read MoreIf you or a loved one is struggling with a substance use disorder, finding the right program is important. Drug and alcohol rehab programs are not one-size-fits-all, and research shows that, in order for rehabilitation to be effective, it must be personalized. But why is it so important to have an individualized treatment and recovery […]
Read MoreWhen you or a loved one are entering drug or alcohol treatment, it can be difficult to know what to expect. After all, many of us only know of rehab what we have seen on television or in movies. Deciding to enter a drug or alcohol treatment program is a major life event, so it […]
Read MoreTampa, Fla., (January 6, 2021) – Phoenix House Florida President and CEO Maria Alvarez is participating in the CEOs in Schools One Day of Change for Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) on February 19, 2021. She will be among nearly 200 CEOs in the Tampa Bay Area to volunteer an entire day at one of […]
Read MoreTips for Managing the Holidays While in Recovery The holidays can be a difficult time when you are in drug addiction recovery. In some cases, the stress of being around family who may be unaware of the commitment of recovery may trigger anxiety of potential relapse. This anxiety is not unfounded — a recent study […]
Read MoreThere is no doubt that 2020 has brought a higher level of stress and uncertainty for many people. Between the pandemic, election, potential job loss, economic uncertainty, and the stress of having children at home for e-learning, more people are consuming alcohol now than in recent years. In fact, Nielsen reports alcohol sales in stores […]
Read MoreThe term “rehab” often brings to mind an inpatient program — for example, checking in for a set amount of time and attending therapies. However, drug addiction recovery and rehabilitation can be done in either an inpatient or outpatient setting. Both will require commitment, detoxification, and an individualized treatment plan, but there are unique benefits […]
Read MoreTreatment for alcohol abuse is not one-size-fits-all. In fact, the ways in which men and women experience and suffer alcohol addiction may vary greatly. Despite often being thought of as a major problem in men, in 2018 over 5 million women in the U.S. over the age of 18 were diagnosed with Alcohol Use Disorder […]
Read MoreProgram Spotlight The team at Phoenix House Florida consists of master’s level and/or licensed, highly qualified clinicians who complete ASAM (American Society of Addiction Medicine) accredited assessments in order to determine the appropriate services, if any, that are needed for each individual. Download Newsletter
Read MoreIn 2018, approximately 20.3 million people aged 12 or older had a substance use disorder (SUD) related to their use of alcohol or illicit drugs in the past year, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Despite the high number of Americans living with addiction, the stigma of substance abuse often […]
Read MoreSobriety can be difficult when the world is operating business-as-usual, but with the added stress of COVID-19, it can feel like an insurmountable challenge. Loss of jobs, social isolation, anxiety, and uncertainty about the future can add up and chip away at a person’s resolve to stay sober. Furthermore, advertisements, media, and popular culture often […]
Read MoreWelcome to our new Clinical Director of Residential Services! Dr. Kathleen Pracht, NCC, LMHC Kathy Pracht has a doctorate in social and behavioral sciences from Walden University. She received her Bachelor of Science degree from The Ohio State University and a master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Central Florida. Throughout her […]
Read MoreNo matter where you are on the path to sobriety, there will always be temptations. Drugs and alcohol have integrated themselves into the fabric of our society. Through advertisements, media, and culture, we are constantly being inundated with reminders of liquor brands and drug trends. Exposure like this can be incredibly damaging to a person’s […]
Read MoreAs a parent, spouse, sibling, or even close friend of a loved one battling substance abuse, you’ve seen the toll addiction can have on someone. You’ve likely seen your loved one unable to fulfill their school, home, or work obligations because of their substance use. They may have become more secretive or suspicious or even […]
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