Substance use disorders and drug addiction rates among people identifying as LGBTQ are higher than the national averages. In large part, this is because drugs and alcohol are often used as a coping mechanism for dealing with the homophobia and discrimination faced, bullying suffered, and the threat of harassment and hate crimes. Thankfully, there are…
The terminology related to 12-step addiction recovery has become ubiquitous in American society. Even people who have never taken a drink of alcohol know of it and can probably name a few of the steps. While originally based on spirituality and including references to God, today’s 12-steps employ the use of a “higher power” to…
Sometimes the people we love stumble and struggle. It is difficult to watch a loved one continue to make the same mistakes over and over again. Thankfully, there is professional, personalized, and compassionate help available. If your friend or family member has developed an addiction to alcohol or to drugs like opioids, benzos, and cocaine,…
Personality isn’t just a word to describe the way we act — goofy, shy, joyful — but the way we feel, think and behave. Once they reach adulthood, most people have personality traits that are consistent from day to day, year to year. However, roughly 9% of Americans, nearly 1 in 10 people in the…
Bipolar disorder is a serious mental illness involving extreme emotions, mood swings, and disparate energy levels. Often, those battling substance use disorder are also suffering from mental health issues. The bipolar disorder and addiction treatment program at United Recovery Project Detox can help the people you love to overcome these co-occurring issues. Treating a mental…
A group therapy program involves a trained therapist working with multiple people simultaneously in a safe environment. In group therapy, Florida residents learn how to communicate effectively and socialize while setting boundaries, being vulnerable, accountable, and receiving support from peers who understand and can empathize with their journey. If you or someone you love is…
Anger rears its ugly head in a myriad of ways for different people. In some cases, a fire is first lit in the pit of a person’s stomach. For others, an overwhelmingly quiet but seething reaction is how anger first starts to build. Extreme anger is an unhealthy emotion that can not only damage relationships…
A withdrawal management program is a way of safely weaning a person off drugs or alcohol. At United Recovery Detox, we provide skilled and compassionate care to those who need a withdrawal management program. A person experiencing extreme withdrawal symptoms during detox to quit drugs or alcohol will receive medical attention in a supervised program…
Drug addiction is a harmful disease triggering physical and psychological changes in people of all ages and from all walks of life. Not only do women use drugs differently than men, they have a unique set of responses to the substances, and there are women’s detox programs that address these differences. A dedicated women’s detox…
Detox is the first step in the addiction recovery process. In order to interrupt physical and psychological dependence on drugs and alcohol, dangerous drugs need to be expelled from your system. During detox, every last trace of the harmful substance is removed from your body, allowing the healing process to begin. While not an overnight…