Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid pain reliever that is up to 100 times more powerful than morphine. Fentanyl was designed to treat severe pain following surgeries, cancer treatment, or when a patient with chronic pain has developed a tolerance to other opioids. Like other opioids, fentanyl activates receptors on cells throughout the body to…
When people think about drug use, they usually think about recreational drugs such as marijuana, cocaine, and heroin. On the other hand, there are lots of types of illicit drugs out there. One common type of drug is a stimulant. The first exposure that many people have to stimulants is through prescription medication. For example,…
When you’re suffering from addiction, family relationships can be tricky. You may have family members who will be excited to be a part of your treatment, and you may have others who try to ignore the fact that you’re struggling or who aren’t interested in helping until you’ve proven that you’re getting clean for good.…
If you are currently recovering from drug, alcohol, or any other addiction, you are likely to worry about the prospect of losing your job during this time of your life. But there are steps to take to make sure your livelihood is protected while you heal yourself. Harmony Hills can offer guidance about your job…
Having started in the 1930s, the 12-step recovery program template has been a mainstay in treatment options for a wide range of issues and is based on the Alcoholics Anonymous Big Book manual. Here at Harmony Hills, your rehab program in Florida, we base much of our treatment on this very sound platform. 12-step therapy…
The first step in finding a recovery center can be hard. How do you know where to go for care? What do you need to look for or think about when comparing locations? With so many options, it can become hard to manage the decision-making process. The biggest mistake you may make is putting off…
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…