Stimulants are a class of drugs that impact the central nervous system by speeding up the messages between the brain and the body. Stimulants increase the levels of dopamine and norepinephrine in the brain. Dopamine is the body’s natural “feel good” drug. Norepinephrine is involved in regulating the body’s cardiovascular system and breathing. There are…
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Drug detox is a process during which all traces of substances are removed from the body. Detox is generally the first step toward recovery from drug addiction and should be followed by comprehensive addiction treatment. The main goal of detox is to address the physical aspects of addiction so that patients can deal with the…
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Covid-19 has caused many people to need to take precautionary steps to avoid spreading the virus. During this trying time, many people are suffering from mental issues as a result. If you have mental health issues already and are in the process of treating them with a mental health treatment program, you are likely to…
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It is hard to say exactly what will happen in the future when it comes to addiction recovery. There are many variables to consider; however, science-based theories, along with holistic approaches, are still presumed to be in play. For individuals and families struggling to heal from the disease of addiction, it’s vital to know the…
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Have you thought about what happens once you leave drug and alcohol treatment? At Harmony Hills, you will learn and grow so much during your time with us. You may even find yourself feeling confident enough to take on all of the challenges you face in your world. Yet, you still have an addiction. That…
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Sober holidays sound challenging, but they don’t have to be. For many people, sober living is a challenge that first year – the first step of holidays can be difficult to navigate. That’s why it is important to have help and support along the way. At Harmony Hills, we are here for you whenever you…
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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…
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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…
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Mental health therapies are available to meet most needs. If you are struggling with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, or post-traumatic stress disorder, you may benefit from some of the mental health treatments we offer at Harmony Hills. Keep in mind that, while there are many types of therapy available, not all of them are going…
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Addiction changes relationships. In some situations, you may not want or need to fix those relationships. You may be okay with just letting them go. That may even be in the best interest of your future. For other people, though, you want to fix things. Family treatment can provide that. This type of family therapy…
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