Struggling To Stay Sober? The Benefits Of Alcohol Abuse Treatment
Alcohol abuse is a difficult cycle to break alone. If you’re looking for a helping hand, alcohol abuse treatment can set you on the right track to recovery. How Alcohol Abuse Treatment Benefits You Alcohol abuse treatment is more than just individual counseling. To fully integrate new habits and coping mechanisms, treatment needs to take […]
The Science Of Substance Abuse & Addiction
Substance abuse affects millions of lives a year and can be extremely difficult to overcome. What makes a substance addictive? And how does treatment work against the science of addiction? At Fifth Street Counseling Center, we know that understanding is the first step to overcoming, so we’re here to unpack and get to the core […]
Opioid Addiction Facts
In recent years, it has become clear that the United States is suffering from a massive opioid epidemic. In 2018, there were 1,282 deaths due to opioid overdose in Florida alone. While we may be aware of the crisis, many of us are unaware of some of the basic facts about opioids and their addiction. […]
Sex Addiction Therapy & Treatment Options
Sex is a wonderful and normal part of life, but an obsession with sex can negatively affect many aspects of your life. Sex addiction can lead to broken relationships, low mood, workplace implications, and high expenses. Here’s how sex addiction therapy can help you manage your impulses and learn to enjoy sex in a healthy […]
Beating Addiction: How To Get It Under Control For Good
Struggling with addiction is not an easy season in life. Although it may seem as though the mountain in front of you is too step to climb, there are steps to take that will help you get over the top. Beating addiction is a journey, and it starts with acknowledging that there’s a problem. Here […]
What Is VIVITROL® & How Can It Help With Addiction?
Did you know that approximately 21 million Americans struggle with some form of addiction? Of these individuals, only 10% receive drug and alcohol treatment to help overcome their disorder. This leaves a large number of individuals struggling on a daily basis. While some people with mild alcohol problems can overcome their struggles with the help […]
How Intensive Outpatient Programs Can Help You
The road to recovery looks different for each individual person, and intensive outpatient treatment can provide a much-needed balance between home life and a structured recovery program. Contrary to popular belief, intensive outpatient programs are just as effective as inpatient treatment, all while offering the benefits of recovering in a familiar environment with loved ones […]
How Family Can Help A Loved One Through Drug And Alcohol Rehab
Watching a loved one go through the struggle of overcoming addiction is not an easy experience to endure. In many instances, you may be left feeling helpless. Although it may seem as though the situation is out of your hands, there are several ways that family can help a loved one on the path to […]
It’s Going To Be Okay: Seeking Help For Drug Addiction
Do you find yourself grappling with a drug addiction? Often, this can result in feelings of guilt and shame which can deeply affect self-confidence and relationships. This can make it really difficult to come forward for help getting back on the right path. Although this journey to recovery may seem daunting, it starts with one […]
Options For Recovery: Substance Abuse Treatment
An estimated 19.7 million people 12 or older throughout the United States suffer from substance abuse, according to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH). More than 70,200 people died from a drug overdose nationally in 2017 alone. Florida has one of the highest drug overdose death rates with it topping 25.1 per […]
