One of the most difficult drugs to stop using are opioids. As anyone who’s done opioid drugs for any length of time knows, the withdrawal process is absolutely brutal. The acute withdrawal period is almost impossible to endure without an opioid detox center. This is one of the reasons that so many people can’t stop…
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There was a time when medication-assisted treatment, or MAT, was a subject of heated debate. Some people thought people on MAT weren’t truly sober, while others believed that the use of opioid drugs would lead to an inevitable relapse. Fortunately, that time seems to have passed. Now, physicians all over the world use MAT to…
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Safety protocols are always a top priority for addiction treatment centers, but even more so during a worldwide pandemic. Although the COVID-19 pandemic has forced most of the country to rethink how they do business, socialize, and get the health services they need, rest assured that treatment centers are still open. Even with the virus…
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Figuring out what your insurance provider will cover when it comes to your addiction treatment can be daunting, but it shouldn’t be. At the Addiction Recovery Institute of America in Florida, we’re happy to verify your insurance coverage for you, so you can concentrate on what matters most, which is getting the addiction help you…
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As a sedative and a depressant, alcohol can technically reduce stress as it affects the central nervous system. But, the reality is that drinking alcohol, especially heavy drinking, can actually increase your anxiety. Plus, drinking alcohol can have added consequences if you’re already being treated for anxiety. Having a drink might seem like a good…
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Happiness is probably the most sought-after emotion of all. It may seem hard to believe that people use drugs to seek, achieve, and sustain happiness. It’s good versus evil dynamic that defies common sense. In fact, many experts believe that there are more ways not to be happy than there are ways to be happy.…
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Your health is in your hands. Are you ready to make a change for the better? Addiction doesn’t affect just one life. It affects the lives of your family and loved ones, too. At the Addiction Recovery Institute of America, we are here to get you the help you need for yourself or a loved…
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At the Addiction Recovery Institute of America, our number one priority is keeping our clients safe, both physically and mentally. This safety takes on a whole new meaning for our treatment team when it comes to surviving the pandemic and assisting clients in their recovery. While we immediately implemented safety protocols for both residents and…
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COVID-19 has created added challenges in life for all of us. For those seeking addiction treatment during the pandemic, the burden can be even greater. With limited or no access to in-person services, being at home is creating unexpected hardships and challenges for individuals seeking treatment for substance use disorders. Tens of millions of adults…
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During a time when loved ones may be lost, unemployment is sky-rocketing, and isolation threatens to push people over the edge of rational thought, the rate of substance abuse and addiction has also increased to unprecedented levels. With more and more people in need of assistance for their substance abuse issues, there is also greater…
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