Understanding Mindfulness in Addiction Recovery ProgramsAddiction Treatment, Dual Diagnosis Treatment, Mental Health Treatment, Recovery, Substance AbuseBy Chrissy PetroneSeptember 29, 2020Addiction recovery programs offer a wide variety of healing methods, from cognitive behavioral therapy to illness management and recovery to 12-step based practices. Mindfulness is a method that works in tandem with these evidence-based therapeutic methods to help clients work through the cycles of addiction and create thoughtful ways to manage potential relapse. In fact,…
Do Addiction Recovery Programs Work?Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, Alcohol Addiction, Alcoholism, Drug Addiction, Drug Detox, Dual Diagnosis Treatment, Mental Health, Mental Health Treatment, Substance AbuseBy Chrissy PetroneSeptember 29, 2020Recovery is possible. Addiction recovery programs work. The recovery process can be a long one with many ups and downs, but it is absolutely possible for anyone seeking help. If you or your loved one are feeling apprehensive about the process or have been quick to assume that treatment or recovery does not work, there…
Depression and Drug Abuse: How They Are LinkedDrug Addiction, Mental Health, Mental Health Treatment, Substance AbuseBy Lucida TreatmentJuly 25, 2020There is a connection between depression and drug abuse that cannot be ignored. Research shows 43 percent of people who have a substance use disorder also have been diagnosed with mental health disorders such as anxiety and depression, or have symptoms of them, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse. Recognizing this risk, it…
Quarantined with an Alcoholic SpouseAddiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, Substance AbuseBy Lucida TreatmentJune 26, 2020According to data available from the National Center for Health Statistics, approximately 79 million people across the country have exposure to alcoholism, which includes a married partner. Alcoholism is not only a health problem, but it is a social problem as well. That means it is critical to learn tips for being quarantined with an…
Do Alcoholism’s Effects Vary With Age?Alcohol Addiction, Substance Abuse, Substance Addiction, Therapy ServicesBy Lucida TreatmentApril 30, 2020Alcoholism is a diagnosable form of alcohol use disorder. This condition includes both a physical dependence on alcohol and a pattern of drinking. Some people develop alcoholism-related symptoms at a relatively early age. However, others develop them in middle age or later in life. Alcoholism onset has a large effect on the mental, physical, and…
Varying Types Of Addiction: An OverviewAddiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, Substance AbuseBy Lucida TreatmentMarch 23, 2020Lantana, FL is home to Lucida Treatment Center. Find your restorative place at our treatment center. We offer treatment for different types of addiction, all with you in mind. No matter the type of addiction you may suffer from, all addictions are serious and have a stigma attached to them. Let the stigma fall by…
The Dangers Of Substance Abuse: A RefresherAddiction Treatment, Substance AbuseBy Lucida TreatmentMarch 19, 2020Substance abuse has always been deadly. Understanding the dangers of substance abuse may prevent some experimentation. With the advent of the internet, there is no lack of information that is available. The Dangers Of Substance Abuse The dangers of substance abuse can be put into the categories of physiological and social/environmental. The physiological dangers of…
Putting The Brakes On The Opioid EpidemicAddiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, Drug Addiction, Substance AbuseBy Lucida TreatmentMarch 15, 2020For every American, understanding the opioid epidemic before you take an opioid is critical. Read this brief endeavor to help in your understanding of the opioid epidemic. Is there difficulty understanding the opioid epidemic? No, it just takes a little time to learn more about what you’ve heard about and maybe experiencing in your own life. The…
Is Social Media Impacting Substance Abuse Among Teens?Substance AbuseBy Lucida TreatmentMarch 8, 2020As we learn about the dark sides of social media through the confirmed murders, pranks, suicides and other lethally perilous behaviors and actions there is more. There have been links found between social media teens and substance abuse. What Parents Need To Know Social media teens and substance abuse sounds like a recipe for disaster, and…
Educating Your Family About MarijuanaAddiction Treatment, Drug Addiction, Substance AbuseBy Lucida TreatmentMarch 5, 2020The home should be the first line of defense in the fight against substance abuse. However, when it comes to marijuana and education, the information is evolving. Trust that Lucida Treatment Center is current with the times. We understand that marijuana is becoming legalized in many sections and states. As a result, treatment has to change…
