Real people sharing real stories about their experience with substance abuse and mental health.
During my twenty-five year career in substance abuse treatment, I’ve frequently heard family members (and clients) insist that "Alcohol isn't his/her/my problem - drugs are!" and "Alcoholism isn't his/her/my problem - addiction is!" as if the same principles of recovery from chemical dependency don't apply to any dysfunctional situation where alcohol either isn't present or isn't present enough to be identified as the primary drug-of-choice.
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Everyone has anxiety at some level and that is a normal thing in life. In fact, some anxiety is beneficial to us. It might make us be more situationally aware in unfamiliar places or to study harder for a test. Those are normal things that we all go through. For some, however, there is more…
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By: Jessica L., Transformations Alumna Hi! I’m so grateful to be able to share the success I’ve had maintaining my sobriety. May 29, 2020, I celebrated five years of clean time! As Charles Dickens would say, these past five years have been “the best of times and the worst of times.” The first year of…
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Whether you struggle from a drug or alcohol use disorder, treatment is the first and most critical step in regard to your recovery — but where do you begin? Should you go to rehab or do you simply just need to detox? What’s the difference and which option is right for you? Detox and Rehab…
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Addiction and poor mental health place an immense strain on the American (and global) population. In 2014, over 20 million adults in the United States had a substance use disorder, and nearly 8 million suffered from both a substance use disorder and another mental illness. Taking the first step towards recovery is a life-changing decision, one…
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Hey guys! One of my favorite things to do is watch movies – and because of how hot and rainy and it’s been down here in South Florida, I have been indulging in this form of entertainment a little more than usual. You might have seen my “workout of the month” in our last issue,…
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Fun Fact: “In the United States, Waffle Day is celebrated on August 24. The unofficial holiday commemorates the day in 1869 when the first waffle iron was patented.” …Good enough reason for me to make waffles this month! I hope that you guys enjoy this recipe as much as I did and I hope that…
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By: Nathan M., Transformations alumnus It feels like just yesterday I was walking down the jetway to board a plane headed to South Florida. It became so real, right there at that moment, that I was embarking on a new path with a sliver of hope that somehow I could get my life back. I…
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The S.S. Inchulva rests about 500 feet off the south end of Delray Beach public park. Often called the Delray Wreck, the ship went down in front of the beach on Sept 11th, 1903 in a strong hurricane. The S.S. Inchulva lost helm control and was grounded as it wasn’t able to see the shoreline….
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There are various levels of treatment and care for those who need treatment for addiction, mental health issues, and substance abuse. Some may require full-time residential treatment while others thrive with outpatient programs. There are even treatment programs that address inpatient dual diagnosis treatment. Two popular types of treatment programs are partial hospitalization programs (PHP)…
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