Opiates, such as morphine and oxycodone, are highly effective in managing severe pain. However, they come with a significant risk of addiction and dependence. Opiate abuse can lead to physical and psychological dependence, resulting in a vicious cycle that is difficult to break. Overdose is another major concern, as opiates can depress the respiratory system […]
What are opiate substitutes? Read More »
For those who have been following substance abuse trends, you may have heard that opioid addiction in America is on the rise insofar that it is now considered a national crisis. To further put this into perspective, we need only take a look at a study published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
How Are Florida Rehabs Helping to Stop Widespread Opiate Addiction? Read More »
While America and Americans deal with other serious issues like the COVID19 pandemic, the nation’s battle against opiate addiction rages on. Even worse is the notion everything related to such addictions doesn’t appear to be getting any better. The nation has yet to recover from the virus pandemic. There have been voluntary and forced lockdowns
Is South Florida Opiate Addiction on the Rise? Read More »
What Is Naltrexone? Known in the U.S. by the brand names Vivitrol and Revia, naltrexone is used in the treatment of drug and alcohol abuse. Naltrexone comes in either tablet form (Revia) or an intramuscular injection (Vivitrol). It works by blocking the “high” effect of alcohol and narcotics; since the person with the dependency can’t
Why Naltrexone May Not Be The Best Solution for You Read More »
Seacrest Recovery Center is a licensed DCF and Joint Commission Accredited substance abuse treatment center. We utilize both traditional and holistic therapies and are comprehensive in our approach. By developing a individualized treatment plan for each of our clients, we are able to create a therapeutic environment that fosters physical, emotional, and spiritual growth and well being.