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Cocaine: Still Florida’s Most Prolific Drug?

A Common Problem in Florida If you live in the state of Florida then surely you have felt the presence of cocaine, and its vast reaching empire. It is a horrible drug with devastating effects that you should most definitely seek help for if you become dependent. Cocaine abuse is a very serious addiction and can result in many serious health problems — none more detrimental than overdose and death. In such case, if you [...]

Motherhood and Addiction: Understanding How to Heal

My ability in helping women heal from the perils of addiction relies on my capacity to understand what women really need in order to get better. As a therapist I have heard countless women share with me the messages that they give to themselves regarding willingness, surrender and acceptance.

Self-Nurturing and Motherhood

As women our expectations of ourselves are often much higher and as mothers we often feel like nothing we do is ever done as well as we would have liked. So finding balance, managing my perfectionism and challenging my mommy guilt is something I face daily.

Welcome Our New Director of Program Development

We are constantly striving to provide the best possible care for our patients at Delray Recovery Center. Our new Director of Program Development, Michael Herbert, shares this passion for helping people overcome their addictions and live a sober life.

Welcome Our New Clinical Director

At Delray Recovery Center we are always looking to improve our ability to treat our patients. That’s why we have added Ms. Sarah Gentry, LMHC, CAP to our treatment staff as the new Director of Clinical Services.

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    Off the Wagon: Ozzy Osbourne Has Recent Struggles with Drugs and Alcohol

Off the Wagon: Ozzy Osbourne Has Recent Struggles with Drugs and Alcohol

Ozzy Osbourne, the popular solo artist and one-time front man of the 1970s heavy metal band Black Sabbath, confessed on April 15th, 2013, after a long stretch of sobriety, that he had been abusing alcohol and prescription drugs for the past year and a half.

Prescription Medications: Do We Rely Too Heavily on Them?

There has long been a debate in America whether or not people rely too heavily on prescription medications. Over the years, science and technology have combined to create an ever-growing supply of prescriptions medications.

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    Florida Drug Task Force Reports Decline in State-Wide Drug Use

Florida Drug Task Force Reports Decline in State-Wide Drug Use

A law enforcement drug task force that began in 2011 may be partly responsible for the five percent decrease in drug-related deaths in the state of Florida. Since it began, the task force has arrested approximately 4,000 people and seized nearly 850,000 pills. Additionally, 254 illegal operations known as pill mills were shut down while trying to sell pain medication under the guise of being a clinic.

Top 5 Drugs Whose Effects Mimic Mental Illness

The National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) asserts that the abuse of certain substances can lead users to suffer from side effects that mimic mental illness disorders. Prolonged abuse and addiction can cause symptoms and side effects that might lead others to believe their loved one is suffering from mental illness.

California Steps Up Campaign Against Illegal Drug Use

A New “War on Drugs”? California lawmakers are waging war on illegal drug use – including the abuse of prescription drugs. Drug usage and overdose have become an epidemic in the state, with more than 4,000 residents dying from drug overdose in 2010 alone. Across the U.S., drug-related deaths have become more prevalent than motor vehicle fatalities. New Laws… In an attempt to combat the growing drug problem in California, lawmakers are attempting to curb [...]