The Difference Between Opiate and OpioidDrug Addiction, Drug Detox, Substance AddictionBy Lucida TreatmentDecember 6, 2019Leave a commentWhen discussing drugs such as heroin, morphine, and other pain killers, many people use the terms opiate and opioid. Often times the words sound interchangeable, and while there is a similarity between the two drug types, there is a difference between opiate and opioid drugs. If you or a loved one is struggling with addiction…
Learn the Most Common Opioid Epidemic StatisticsDrug Addiction, Substance Abuse, Substance AddictionBy Lucida TreatmentNovember 29, 2019Leave a commentThe Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) reports that in 2016, more opioid overdoses occurred than during any other year. This partly led to the opioid crisis being listed as a health epidemic in 2017. These are not the only alarming opioid epidemic statistics. Accordingly, you should learn to identify the signs of opioid…
Difference Between Opioids and OpiatesDrug Addiction, Substance Abuse, Substance AddictionBy Lucida TreatmentNovember 7, 2019Leave a commentOpioids have seen a considerable amount of press lately. Several major news outlets and publications have taken a deep dive into the world of prescription drugs and how these opioids have affected the lives of millions of Americans. The need has never been more clear for comprehensive and caring opioid addiction treatment centers across the…
Startling Substance Abuse StatisticsAddiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, Alcohol Addiction, Alcoholism, Drug Addiction, News, Substance Abuse, Substance AddictionBy Lucida TreatmentOctober 25, 2019Leave a commentPeople understand that there’s a substance abuse crisis epidemic in America. We hear how people are overdosing at an alarming rate, and we often read stories about new designer drugs coming from other countries that have a lethal potency. However, how much do we know about these substance abuse statistics? We hear the stories, but…
Xanax Withdrawal Timeline: What To ExpectAddiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, Drug Addiction, Dual Diagnosis Treatment, Mental Health, Mental Health Treatment, Substance AddictionBy Lucida TreatmentOctober 20, 2019Leave a commentIf you or a loved one are dealing with a Xanax addiction, it’s normal to be curious about the Xanax withdrawal timeline. If you’re looking for Xanax addiction treatment in Lantana, Florida, you’re in the right place. Withdrawal can be scary, and you don’t have to go it alone. At Lucida Treatment Center, we’re here…
Recognizing the Common Oxycodone Withdrawal SymptomsAddiction Treatment, Drug Addiction, Substance Abuse, Substance AddictionBy Lucida TreatmentOctober 14, 2019Leave a commentThe Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reports that the number of opioid prescriptions-including oxycodone-currently stands at 58.7 per 100 persons. While many people will take opioid prescriptions safely, others can develop an addiction that may require professional treatment in order to beat. How do you know if you or a loved one needs oxycodone addiction…
Signs of Alcohol OverdoseAddiction Treatment, Alcohol Addiction, Recovery, Substance Abuse, Substance AddictionBy Lucida TreatmentOctober 4, 2019Leave a commentDrinking alcohol is often a big part of social events and sometimes, business meetings and retreats. However, it can become a habit that then turns into an addiction. It can also be something that takes a life due to an overdose. Many people do not associate alcohol with the word ‘overdose’ but it happens frequently,…
Relapse Triggers: What You Need To KnowAddiction Treatment, Substance Abuse, Substance Addiction, Therapy ServicesBy Lucida TreatmentOctober 1, 2019Leave a commentRelapse prevention is possible with a mix of techniques and programs like the self help support groups in Lantana, FL. At Lucida Treatment Center, we understand that staying sober can be a fight, and it’s not a process that ends after you leave detox or rehab. It’s important that you and your loved ones are…
What is EMDR Therapy?Drug Addiction, Dual Diagnosis Treatment, Mental Health Treatment, Substance Addiction, Therapy ServicesBy Lucida TreatmentSeptember 4, 2019Leave a commentAll of us are a sum of the experiences in our lives. If we have a happy upbringing and very little connection to tragedy, we tend to live happy. Unfortunately, the opposite is also true. If we experience bad things, including trauma, in our lives, we have this tendency to struggle. When struggles become overwhelming,…
Is Oxycodone Addictive?Addiction Treatment, Drug Addiction, Substance AddictionBy Lucida TreatmentJuly 28, 2019Oxycodone is a common prescription opioid. Opioids are prescription pain relievers that reduce the intensity of pain signals reaching the brain. They affect the areas of the brain that control emotion, which diminishes the effects of painful stimuli. People use prescription opioids for the management of severe pain. But these drugs still come with serious…
