Family Focus: Addiction And The Family Addiction Treatment, Substance Abuse, Substance AddictionBy Lucida TreatmentMarch 3, 2020Leave a commentJust how addiction affects families differs from family to family. Lucida Treatment Center puts the primary focus on the individual and their treatment issues. Within that focus is how addiction affects families. How addiction affects families is congruent to how addiction affects the community at large. The Family As A Whole Suffers From Substance Abuse Addiction Understanding… Details
Are You Or A Loved One A Functioning Alcoholic? Alcohol Addiction, AlcoholismBy Lucida TreatmentMarch 2, 2020Leave a commentMany times alcoholism creeps up on the abuser. If you are astute, you can be on the lookout for the signs of a functioning alcoholic. If you have started to experience some signs listed below then you should consult with a professional. Alcoholism has both negative social, and physiological effects. Contacting Lucida Treatment Center in… Details
There is Life After Opioid Addiction Addiction Treatment, Substance AbuseBy Lucida TreatmentMarch 1, 2020Leave a commentLucida Treatment Center is here to treat you or your loved one’s opioid addiction. We are an opioid addiction treatment center located in Lantana, FL. However, if you are in need of help, we don’t restrict who we welcome. The opioid epidemic is staggering, and getting treatment as soon as possible is paramount. How Can… Details
What To Expect With Heroin Addiction Recovery Rate Addiction Treatment, Drug Addiction, Substance AbuseBy Lucida TreatmentFebruary 29, 2020Leave a commentDeciding to get treatment is the initial step for you or your loved one’s heroin addiction. The caring staff at Lucida Treatment Center will help you cease your heroin use. The heroin addiction recovery rate is not easy to determine due to its linkage with other opioid and opiate substances. The Heroin Addiction Recovery Rate… Details
Animal-Assisted Therapy Mental Health, Mental Health Treatment, Substance Addiction, Therapy ServicesBy Lucida TreatmentFebruary 28, 2020Animal-assisted therapy is the use of trained dogs or other animals to help human beings with specific health problems. Current evidence indicates that several groups of people, including individuals with cancer, serious heart problems, and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), can benefit from this form of therapy. The Basics of Animal-Assisted Therapy Animal-assisted therapy is a… Details
With Benzos, Withdrawing Is Difficult Drug Addiction, Drug Detox, Substance Abuse, Substance AddictionBy Lucida TreatmentFebruary 27, 2020With Benzos, Withdrawing Is Difficult The benzodiazepines, or benzos, have been prescribed since 1960 (with Valium). They are a class of psychiatric drugs with hypnotic, sedative, anti-anxiety, euphoric, anti-convulsant, and muscle-relaxant properties. Today, benzos are the largest class of psychiatric drugs prescribed with over 83 million prescriptions in 2009. For all their properties to lower… Details
Difference Between MDMA and Mephedrone Addiction Treatment, Drug Addiction, Drug Detox, Substance Abuse, Substance AddictionBy Lucida TreatmentFebruary 26, 2020MDMA (ecstasy, molly) and mephedrone are two illegal/illicit substances that act as stimulants in the human body. What is the difference between MDMA and mephedrone? Some recreational drug users/abusers treat these two substances as equivalent and interchangeable. However, according to the results of a study review published in March 2014 in the British Journal of… Details
Are 12-Step Groups Safe for Women? Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, Recovery, Substance Addiction, Therapy ServicesBy Lucida TreatmentFebruary 25, 2020Support groups, especially those using the 12 steps, are loved by many and rejected by others. For substance abusers, a support group is an important part of an overall treatment program. The support group provides emotional and social connections with other people with similar experiences. Support groups give recovering addicts a place to go to… Details
Explaining Parent’s Addiction to a Child Addiction Treatment, Substance Addiction, Therapy ServicesBy Lucida TreatmentFebruary 24, 2020Addiction is a serious, complex issue, and this can leave many parents feeling as though it’s impossible to adequately explain the problem to children. However, if you approach the topic with tact, honesty, and openness, you can help your child understand. Explaining a parent’s addiction to a child doesn’t need to be laborious. Seven Cs… Details
Night Eating Disorder Eating Disorder, Mental Health, Mental Health Treatment, Therapy ServicesBy Lucida TreatmentFebruary 22, 2020It’s typical to get the night time munchies during a good movie at home or when watching television. It’s also common for college students to munch on pre-packaged foods late into the night. But new research suggests there might be more to night eating than previously thought. University of North Carolina researcher Cristin Runfola led… Details
