Drug abuse causes many different changes in a person. It affects the way an individual thinks, feels, down to how they process food, and their heart pumps blood. Perhaps the largest area of impact that drugs or alcohol have is in the brain and nervous system. There, substances change a person in their brain, in
One of the hardest parts of the recovery process is going through withdrawal. For some people in withdrawal from drugs or alcohol, extra help and support are necessary. They may have other health conditions or could have been using for so long that their bodies need those substances to function. Medical detox is available in
A parent’s love for their child knows no bounds. They often say they would die for their kids, and the vast majority of them actually do mean it. One of the hardest things for a parent to go through is to watch their son struggling with drug addiction. It is scary, frustrating and leaves parents
The length of stay in an addiction treatment program varies greatly. Some programs last only a few days up to a week. Other long-term programs can last months. How long someone stays in rehab is dependent upon many factors and differs from patient to patient. Common factors for determining a treatment plan are: History of
The realities of drug addiction are sometimes harder to face when it involves a drug prescribed by a doctor. Ambien, a sleep aid prescribed by physicians, can easily lead to Ambien addiction even when it’s taken as directed. When you or a loved one are struggling with a prescription drug habit, a professional treatment center is
Awarded by Optum for delivering effective and efficient clinical care JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (June 25, 2018) – Stepping Stone Center for Recovery, an in-network addiction treatment facility, earned Optum’s Platinum Tier recognition for delivering high-quality and cost-efficient care. The facility is one of three to achieve this tier in Florida. “Recognition from the Achievements in Clinical
Katie, an alumna of Stepping Stone Center for Recovery, recently celebrated a year of sobriety and graced us with an interview. Her story is moving to say the least. If you are prone to goosebumps, or as you may have heard in the rooms, “God-bumps,” prepare yourself. Her transformation is real and is a clear demonstration of willingness
My name is Sean and I have been struggling with drug addiction and alcoholism for about 12 years now. I went to Stepping Stone Center for Recovery in November of 2016. Before I got there, I was in bad shape; I was kicked out of my apartment, living in a cheap motel, doing whatever I
Don’t like 12 Step Groups? Here are some healthy alternatives! SMART Recovery: SMART (Self-Management and Recovery Training) Secular: LifeRing Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) Women: Women for Sobriety (WFS) Individual, Self-directed: Rational Recovery Buddhist, Eastern Spiritual Practices, Non-Theistic: Refuge Recovery . Christian-Based: Celebrate Recovery Alcoholics Victorious Advocacy Young People in Recovery (YPR)
Find 12 Step Recovery Programs Near You that Suit Your Needs 12 Step Meetings: Pick your poison! Alcohol Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Young People of Alcoholics Anonymous (YPAA) AA Agnostica AL-Anon Family and friends of alcoholics/addicts Drugs Narcotics Anonymous (NA) Nar –Anon Family and friends of addicts Drug Addicts Anonymous (DAA) Cocaine Anonymous (CA) Heroin Anonymous (HA)
