Starting a journey towards recovery can be an intimidating choice. In the early days of this process, it can feel very isolating. A powerful self-help strategy to engage in is using recovery bloggers as a resource for inspiration, guidance, and community when you may not know what to do or where to turn. These drug…
Group therapy can be an intimidating commitment for some people. Talking about some of your personal mental health and substance abuse issues with strangers can make you nervous, which is perfectly natural. As it turns out, most people are surprised at how welcoming, powerful, and healing these substance abuse treatment programs can be. Some of…
The first step to a successful recovery is searching for your options. That means you’ve already begun the first step. Seeking addiction treatment can be pretty stressful, especially if you find yourself unable to commit to residential treatment. Many people cannot stop their day-to-day lives for inpatient programs due to prior commitments such as work,…
Medication-assisted treatment can be an excellent resource for those struggling with all types of addiction. Vivitrol is a medication used to treat opioid addiction. Vivitrol medication-assisted treatment (Vivitrol MAT) is a highly effective option to help clients reach and maintain recovery from opioid addictions. If you or a loved one is interested in a Vivitrol…
There are several warning signs that you or a loved one might be addicted to alcohol. However, they are not always obvious as alcohol abuse can also vary in degrees of intensity. Sophros Recovery has the tools you need to succeed in your journey to recovery. If you believe that you or a loved one…
Benzodiazepines, or benzos, have proven to be incredibly addictive. However, they are also common prescription medications in use today. Since benzos are so addictive, it is crucial to be aware of how you are using them if your doctor has prescribed them to you. Do you believe that you or a loved one is struggling…
Finding outpatient addiction treatment in Jacksonville suitable for your needs can be time-consuming and challenging. The process can be overwhelming and confusing, especially if you have not received the resources to know where to start. Addiction affects everyone differently. As a result, an effective treatment program must be tailored to the needs of the individual…
For many, seeking treatment for any addiction can seem like a daunting time commitment. Many people cannot stop their day-to-day life for residential treatment, and intensive outpatient programs don’t seem accessible to them. If this is true, you may prefer our evening intensive outpatient treatment program (IOP) in Jacksonville. Evening intensive outpatient programs can be…
Heroin addiction is a problem impacting many communities in the United States. Heroin is a popular drug that provides its users with a calming feeling that often makes them forget any difficulties they are facing in their lives. However, heroin is also highly addictive, making it possible to hurt the person using the drug and…
For many of us, the last two years have been challenging. We have been isolated, financially stressed, and we may have lost loved ones. The combination of stress and isolation has been a perfect storm for mental health and increasing drinking/drug use. If you have found yourself slipping further away from the best version of…