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Six Tips to Resilience in Recovery
A problem we see again and again amongst the addicts who seek help from our Suboxone treatment Delray Beach program is a lack of resilience. Resilience is a term psychologists use to describe a person’s ability to bounce back from stress. All too often, people slip into addiction because they lack the coping skills that…
Relapse Prevention Strategies
No matter how hard you work during your time in our addiction treatment Delray program, you still run a high risk of relapse after you leave us. Preventing addiction relapse requires a plan, and we work hard to give you the tools you need to succeed. 12-step programs and recovery support group meetings are useful,…
Coping with Depression after Alcohol Detox
It’s normal for alcoholics to experience a grieving period when they first enter recovery. An alcoholic who is not also suffering from depression will grieve for the drink itself. If you are suffering from a dual diagnosis of depression and alcoholism, the normal feelings of grief that most alcoholics experience when they enter an alcohol…
Working-Age Adults Most Vulnerable to Alcohol-Related Death
New data from a report released earlier this month by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and prevention shows that the majority of alcohol-related deaths occur among adults of working age. A full two-thirds of alcohol-related deaths strike adults aged 20 to 64. This demographic accounts for 80 percent of the total years of life…
What is the Difference Between Dependence and Addiction?
Here at our outpatient detox Delray Beach facility, we understand how important it is to know the difference between drug dependence and addiction. Understanding the difference between addiction and physical dependence can help you know whether you need help for addiction, or whether you’re using drugs as intended. For many people who use prescription opiates…