Addiction Treatment in Miami
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Mental illnesses, unlike many other health conditions, currently have no cure. While therapy treatments and certain medications can mitigate the impact of mental health disorders, without constant maintenance, diseases of the mind, such as depression and bipolar disorder can quickly spin out of control. Thanks to the tireless efforts of researchers, doctors and behavioral therapists […]
The long, arduous road to the polls has finally come to end with the nation casting their votes. The night of November 8th was long for many Americans as they eagerly awaited the results, and it goes without saying that some Americans find themselves in a dark place as they try to make sense of […]
‘Pot Proofing’ Your Home, Kids To Marijuana Take A Look Around…How Safe Is Your Home? Take a few minutes and do a quick “safety” inventory of your home. Would you consider your home safe if a toddler or an aging senior relative came for a visit or even an extended stay? We all move through […]
The changing tides regarding marijuana use acceptance has led to an increase in research on the controversial drug. Despite being illegal on the federal level, cannabis is legal for adults to use recreationally in four states and the District of Columbia, and can be used medically in 23 states. When Americans head to the polls […]
In November 2016, Florida became one of 28 states (including the District of Columbia) to legalize medical marijuana. While each state has taken their own approach to how the programs work, they are all for the most part fairly similar. Additionally, there are now seven (7) states that have voted in favor of recreational marijuana […]
The holiday season is once again upon us, with Thanksgiving just around the corner. The majority of people look forward to the holidays, spending time with friends and family and enjoying time off from work. Usually, Thanksgiving involves eating too much food and/or drink, watching football, and beginning holiday shopping. For people in recovery, the […]
With attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) frequently lasting into adulthood, there are some studies suggesting a greater likelihood of children with ADHD developing alcohol and substance abuse problems as they age, compared to the general population. The fact that ADHD appears with five to 10 times greater frequency among adult alcoholics than those without the […]
How our children use and abuse drugs and alcohol is an issue that rightly concerns us all, especially the families who wish for the best for their offspring and hope for them to be stable, happy and successful in life. At the same time, a marijuana legalization movement is spreading across the country. It is […]
In the fog of the continued opioid epidemic and the rising efforts to combat synthetic drug use, it appears that a plant native to Southeast Asia has been growing in popularity in the United States. The plant, known as kratom, is rich in alkaloids and produce euphoric feelings when smoked or ingested. The import of […]
Many of us may enjoy alcohol from time to time, whether as a social lubricant to make us feel more like the life of the party, or as another part of a balanced life. However, there is a significant difference between this kind of healthy enjoyment and outright alcohol abuse. Signs of an emerging drinking […]
