Why Veterans Should Enroll in the VA Healthcare System by Lisa Dean Florida has consistently been one of the top three most populated states in the country consisting of nearly 1.5M Veterans. However, over half of the Veterans that suffer from substance abuse, homelessness, and mental health concerns, are not enrolled with their…
Alprazolam, or Xanax, is the most commonly prescribed benzodiazepine, a prescription drug class that produces a sedative effect. Xanax is a fast-acting drug mainly used to treat insomnia, anxiety disorders, and panic disorders effectively. GABA is a neurotransmitter that suppresses the activity of nerves. Xanax works by amplifying the effects of GABA to reduce the…
MDMA is a designer drug commonly referred to as ecstasy. Since its creation, it has caused controversy. The drug started as a possible therapeutic tool but quickly evolved into a wildly popular and frequently abused party drug. Yet, this drug has been re-approached over the last few years and re-appraised for its therapeutic benefits. Today,…
Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid intended to treat severe pain associated with severe injuries or chronic illnesses such as cancer. Like morphine, but up to 100 times more potent, fentanyl is a dangerous and highly addictive drug. Because of its potency, people can become addicted to fentanyl even when prescribed by a doctor. Using fentanyl…
It can be a challenge to know where to go to get the care you need to beat addiction. Once you decide to get help, you want the best Florida recovery center available to you. That’s going to give you the strongest opportunity to overcome your addiction. Our team at Harmony Hills strives to provide…
Drug detox is a process that allows the body to remove the toxins from the drugs you’ve used safely. It is a process that involves a significant amount of change for the brain and the body itself. For that reason, it is often tough to work through alone. Medication-assisted drug detox may be a good…
Knowing a few sober living tips can help you to find your way forward. After drug and alcohol therapy, you may be ready to embark on a new life and one that offers ample things for you to do and experience. Yet, you may find it is not as easy or as simple to get…
Could a self-help treatment program help you? For people struggling with drug and alcohol addiction, it can be hard to know when you need to reach out for additional help and support. Knowing that you need professional help is never simple, even if it may seem obvious to everyone around you. At Harmony Hills, you…
A new private facility in Altoona, FL, just an hour outside Orlando, Harmony Hills Addiction Treatment Ranch is now open. Harmony Hills comes in the midst of the national health crisis and the most aggressive scrutiny and strictest regulation of substance abuse rehabilitation providers in Florida history. Modeled on the delivery system of its founding…