If you have made the difficult decision to commit to a drug or alcohol detox program, the next step is to think about how to be best prepared. Especially if you are entering detox in Florida for the first time, you might not know what to expect. The admissions team at Harmony Hills will help…
Addiction impacts millions of people’s lives every day, so you likely have a friend or family member who needs drug or alcohol addiction treatment. To see someone you love succumb to a substance abuse disorder is painfully heartbreaking. Try to remember that, even though it might not seem like it, the person you love who…
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…
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…
Recognizing the need for drug detox is the first step on the path to successful substance abuse treatment. Equally important is finding the rehab center that is right for you or your loved one. With so many treatment center options, the decision about which to choose can feel difficult. It is important to do the…
The national opioid crisis prompted the medical sector to reevaluate prescribing a wide range of medications to help individuals manage pain and discomfort. What appeared to be a reasonable trade-off to provide people with care negatively impacted community members. Opioids were more powerfully addictive than many realized until too many friends and family members were…
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…