Recovery from addiction doesn’t end once you complete a program at a rehab center. Because addiction is a chronic disease, individuals must learn to manage the condition over their life. Substance use disorder is full of complexity and challenges. There may be times that you feel invincible, and others, where you feel like all your…
Detox from drug or alcohol addiction is unpleasant without the help of medical professionals. In fact, you should never attempt to detox alone at home. The withdrawal symptoms from some chemical substances can make you very sick. Similarly, cravings may feel overwhelming. For these reasons, inpatient detox is a much better solution. When you enter…
Behavioral Therapy in Miami plays an important role in recovery from drug and alcohol addiction for those in the South Florida area. It’s a treatment option used to redirect negative thinking and behaviors. Many people who struggle with substance use disorder have suffered trauma in the past. As a result, they experience frequent feelings of…
Change doesn’t always happen overnight. That can be especially true of people dealing with substance use disorders. You may hear stories of people abruptly deciding to stop drinking and abusing drugs, then going on to lead a happy and productive life. While those instances should be celebrated, the reality is that most people need help…
Addiction puts a strain on even the closest family units. It may get to the point where the relationship you had with a family member devolves into nothing but their addiction. Once they decide to seek treatment, their struggles will not be over after a successful rehab stay. Your loved one will need help continuing…
The hardest step to take when it comes to overcoming a substance abuse disorder is the first one. Many people struggling with drugs or alcohol are afraid of detox and the thought of going through withdrawal. They don’t understand the detox process and what comes after when it comes to recovery. Education can be vital…
As the world continues facing new and more significant challenges, it’s more important than ever that we look after children’s mental health. Many find themselves suddenly separated from classmates because of the impacts of the coronavirus. While there is hope that things will approach something resembling normal in the future, many children may need help…
Suboxone is a prescription medication that helps address some of the side effects of opioid withdrawal. It is a frequent part of a medication-assisted treatment program or MAT. Suboxone is a combination of two other medications, buprenorphine and naloxone. Buprenorphine helps control a person’s craving for opioids, while naloxone helps minimize their side effects. Suboxone is…
There is a clear link between loneliness and substance abuse, which feed off and exacerbate one another. Learn how loneliness can cause and worsen addiction and what you can do to feel better. At Compass Detox, our dedicated therapists and medical team create a positive environment to allow you to clean out your body, clear…
Make a New Year’s resolution to commit to a substance abuse detox program. At Compass Detox in South Florida, we have the medical and therapeutic staff needed to help you make it through detox and move on to a recovery program. Also, our simple detox admissions process makes it easy to get started. Learn how to capitalize on…
