Mental Health Awareness Month a Different Perspective
May 2014 has been designated National Mental Health Awareness Month by the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The President also issued a proclamation at the beginning …
NIDA Director Warns of Marijuana Legalization Impact
Marijuana is a pretty hot topic these days in the political-drugs arena, second only to heroin, it seems. Legalization appears to be looming potentially in multiple states, though there have …
New Law Aimed at Helping Pregnant Women with Addictions
One of the most heartbreaking situations regarding substance abuse for some people can be when a baby is born addicted to drugs due to the mother’s dependency. Not only are …
Gulf Breeze Recovery Testimonial-Allison
Laugh, have fun and genuinely enjoy other people again! Allison has a great and remarkable story and having some sober time since leaving the facility she really tells her story …
Dispose of Unused Prescription Drugs Safely
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is set to head up another nationwide coordinated effort to get unused prescription drugs off the street and out of medicine cabinets on April …
NBC Shines Spotlight on Heroin Addiction and Treatment
As part of a series featured on NBC called Hooked: America’s Heroin Epidemic, we are given an in depth look into the lives of people dealing with heroin addiction. One …
Living In The Now Produces Better Results For Treatment
A common trait for people who are addicted to alcohol and other drugs is that they’re seeking instant gratification or relief from something. Clinically, it is also referred to as …
Attorney General Speaks About Opiate Crisis
U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder recently admitted that law enforcement isn’t enough to effectively address the opiate crisis. U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder recently spoke in a video on the …
Gulf Breeze Recovery Testimonial-Bob
Bob’s Story “I don’t have to be ashamed anymore…” Bob tells his story, how Gulf Breeze Recovery helped him tap into the strength he always had, and embark on a …
So-Called “Study Drugs” & Emergency Room
First it was Ritalin and Dexedrine, then Adderall and Vyvanse and others have been added to the mix. These stimulants are typically prescribed for what has become a catch-all diagnosis …