When a residential recovery program ends and you return home, you are no longer surrounded by people who are engaged in supporting your new recovery. The distractions and temptations that had been removed from your life have returned. Being on your own again is exciting and, yet, at the same time, it can be quite…
Alcohol affects every part of the body, and not in a positive way. Excessive drinking can cause lifelong damage to the physical body. From damage to organs to brain shrinking, the myriad complications related to alcohol abuse are why it is so important to consider entering an alcohol addiction treatment center if you are unable…
Methamphetamine, also known as meth, is a highly addictive stimulant that affects the central nervous system. If you are stuck in the endless cycle of addiction, you should strongly consider undergoing meth addiction treatment. Our Compass Detox team is ready to help you or someone you care about with our meth detox program. We provide…
Heroin overdoses are on the increase as part of the fallout from the opioid epidemic. As people find it harder to obtain opioid prescription painkillers, they graduate to using heroin. Heroin doses are much harder to manage than pills like oxycodone and hydrocodone, leading to more overdoses and deaths. Signs of an overdose may become…
At Compass Detox, we proudly provide a partial hospitalization program to help people begin their road to recovery. If you struggle with addiction and wonder, “What is a partial hospitalization program?” our team has the experience and knowledge to provide the answer. We can also be reached by calling 855.526.4915 or completing our online form. What…
Social detox uses emotional support to combat the adverse side effects of drug withdrawal, while medical detox uses medical treatment and therapy to achieve the same goals. Social detox is for people with mild addictions and is led by a therapist and counseling staff and may include family members to help prevent the patient’s drug…
The mental health aspect of substance abuse has often been overlooked. By only addressing the addictive behavior without properly addressing the influence that mental health has had on substance abuse issues, the chances of relapse are much more significant. Substance abuse is not only devastating to the body but also to the mind. A dual…
Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is one of the most effective types of psychotherapy used in treating addiction. Actions and emotions born out of illogical thought patterns lead to negative responses during recovery. If you act on these impulses you will set yourself back. It is important to make sure these negative thoughts do not stand in…
Are you worried about the price of detox? At Compass Detox, we keep our prices affordable to make our detox in South Florida accessible for a wide spectrum of clients. We also provide insurance verification so you immediately know whether your provider covers the cost of addiction treatment. If you’re like many clients, the first…
For an effective addiction treatment program, choose one that offers both evidence-based and holistic addiction therapy. Evidence-based treatment relies on proven clinical approaches such as talk therapy. This includes cognitive-behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy. However, to treat the body and soul, you need therapies that help you reconnect with yourself, such as nature therapy,…
