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21 May

Addiction Treatment Programs, Heroin Addiction, News, Opiate Addiction, Pain Medication Addiction, Uncategorized Pro Articles

Florida Drug Bust

The Largest Drug Bust in Brevard County History

Known for the Kennedy Space Center and the quiet beaches, Brevard County is not usually the place for crime or drug busts, but recently this sleepy county made big news. After a six-month investigation, there was the largest drug bust in Brevard County history. 60 people have already been arrested and more than 100 people have warrants out for their arrest. Brevard County police found firearms, $100,000 in cash, and a combination of drugs including kilos of fentanyl, meth, and heroin. Brevard County Sherriff Wayne Ivey commented, “That is enough fentanyl to kill everyone in Brevard County.”¹

Not only was this Brevard County drug bust spanning across the county, but the sheer enormity of the bust leads to suspicion that the illegal activity was reaching outside of Florida as well. The suspects involved in the drug operation range in age and gender, proving that drug abuse knowns no bounds. The three suspected leaders of the drug trafficking include Brand Huff, Jonathan Walker, and Megan Wilborn who were taken to Brevard County Jail with high bails. ¹

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30 Apr

Addiction Treatment Programs, Family Programs, Family Resources Pro Articles

Divorcing an Addict

It can be difficult to watch your significant other struggle with an addiction. It can be even harder when their addiction exacerbates the cracks that were already present in your relationship.

Unfortunately, addiction and divorce can often mix. As a South Florida detox center and behavioral health care providers, we see firsthand how substance abuse can ruin marriages. If you are divorcing an addict, we have pulled together a list of what you should expect.

What to Expect with Drug Addiction and Divorce

Divorce can have different effects for different people, especially when you have the added layer of divorcing an addict. The whole process can seem overwhelming, but our behavioral health center wants you to be prepared for the whirlwind that is about to come.

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02 Apr

Family Programs, Family Resources Pro Articles

Why A Family Program for Addiction Treatment is So Important

Drug addictions and alcohol abuse can destroy a person’s physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

Not only does addiction hurt a person’s health, but also it can isolate the addict from their friends and family. It can be troubling to witness your loved one fall down the slippery slope of addiction. You may feel helpless and not understand what is happening to them. Luckily, rehab centers in Palm Beach can help. At our South Florida detox center, we believe in total healing for addiction including the mending of broken relationships.

Importance of a Family Program for Addiction Treatment

The importance of a family program for addiction treatment should not be underestimated. Addiction is a family disease and therefore, it requires special consideration like our family addiction program in South Florida offers. The greatest benefits of family therapy in addiction treatment is education on drug and alcohol addiction, the creation of a family support system, and family healing.

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01 Mar

Family Resources Pro Articles

How to Tell if Your Child is Addicted to Drugs

Young adults can be especially prone to drug abuse.

It has been found that out of all the high school seniors in the United States, 58% have had alcohol, 47.8% have taken an illicit drug, and 15.5% have abused prescription drugs in 2018.¹ While you may want to disregard their bad habits as something they will grow out of, addiction can often blossom from these reckless behaviors, especially in party environments like college. In the blink of an eye, your child who casually drank and did drugs in high school could become a young adult who is dependent on drugs.

As a parent, it can be concerning to see your child change. If your child is addicted to drugs, they may go from the happy child you raised to an almost complete stranger. You may be wondering if your child is an addict and if they need help with a drug or alcohol detox. As a rehab center in Palm Beach, we often see the negative effects of substance abuse on family relationships. When your addicted child pushes you away, this may be a cry for help.

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01 Feb

Addiction Treatment Programs, Holistic Treatment Pro Articles

Holistic Treatment vs. Traditional Treatment

Like many other diseases, addiction can be treated through a variety of options and there are many factors that come into play when determining the best level of care.

Everyone will experience a unique journey through recovery and there are many benefits to holistic addiction treatment as well as a more traditional route.

The addiction experts at our drug rehab in Palm Beach explain the differences between holistic treatment and traditional treatment for any addiction that is present. There are numerous benefits for both options and through professional care you will be able to start over and fully recover from addiction. If you are in need of addiction treatment in Palm Beach, read on to understand the different approaches to treating this disease.

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24 Dec

Personal Resources Pro Articles

How to Start the New Year off Strong in Recovery

With any start to a new year, this is the perfect opportunity to start fresh and to set realistic goals for yourself.

A new year is the symbol for hope and new beginnings and if you are a newly recovering addict, this is a crucial time in your recovery journey. It’s so important to start this year off with an action plan for how you will preserve your sobriety. You can learn the tools for success in addiction treatment, but it’s how you apply these tools in the everyday setting that truly matters. At Behavioral Health of the Palm Beaches, we understand the importance of setting attainable recovery goals for the new year. We provide individualized addiction treatment services in Palm Beach for all who are battling with substance abuse.

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08 Dec

Alumni Programs, Personal Resources Pro Articles

How to Avoid Drug Cravings this Holiday Season

While the holidays are filled with numerous celebrations and happy moments with your loved ones, recovering addicts may have a hard time navigating this time of year.

The holiday season can spark triggers when individuals encounter parties and celebrations with alcohol, and this may bring about a great deal of stress. You also may feel extra pressure to make the holidays perfect and this can lead to a potential relapse. You can still enjoy the holidays this year while maintaining your sobriety, and there are ways to avoid drug cravings. Behavioral Health of the Palm Beaches is here to help you stay on track this holiday season, and here we provide tips for avoiding drug cravings. A sober holiday season is possible!

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07 Nov

Addiction Treatment Programs Pro Articles

Why Professional Treatment is Needed for Addiction

While some people think that addiction is a moral failing, this is not the case. Addiction is a struggle that can be perceived as a disease, and the physiological manifestations of addiction reinforce this opinion.

Studies show that when someone is an addict, their brain has a deficit in the function of the prefrontal cortex – the region of the brain responsible for reasoning, reward, and more [1]. When someone is an addict or alcoholic, their prefrontal cortex does not understand how to properly respond to stress [1]. Many argue that this is a learning disorder more than a disease, in which a person’s mind and body have learned to count on substance abuse rather than other natural coping mechanisms. Whether you consider addiction to be a learning disorder, a disease, or an unfortunate circumstance, professional treatment for addiction is key. (more…)

25 Aug

News Pro Articles

Former Cardinal Newman star who’s NFL career was cut short is now saving lives

Philadelphia, PA (CBS12) — Chris T Jones took Philadelphia by storm in 1996. The receiver from Cardinal Newman High School and the University of Miami seemed to be on the path of to be a superstar wide receiver.

But it all fell apart for him. Now. instead of being an NFL legend, he’s helping others.. whose lives are falling apart

Jones works as a supervisor for Behavioral Heath of the Palm Beaches,a drug rehabilitation program, helping those that have lost their way get back on their feet. It’s a process that the West Palm Beach native has lived through himself.

In 1996, Jones was one of the best receivers in the NFL, and was poised to sign a big contract to stay with the Philadelphia Eagles. One day during the preseason he was offered a 5 year, 15 million dollar contract.

I turned it down that day,” says Jones. “And that evening, we were playing the Baltimore Ravens, and I got tackled (and injured my knee), and I didn’t even have to be in there.

Jones never got his big contract, and his knee never was the same. Then another similar hit two preseasons later ended his NFL career.

“I had days that I went into depression from the drinking, abusing the medication, hanging out with the wrong crowd.”

But over time, Jones found a way to deal with that depression. “You ask yourself why me? But I’m a faith based individual, and I turned to God, and I guess that’s not my calling.”

Jones has found that calling now. He may not have been able to pick himself off that Veterans Field turf, but now he’s helping to pick up those that have hit rock bottom. A much more admirable feat than scoring touchdowns.

Despite playing just one full season in the NFL, Chris T. Jones remains in the NFL record books. He and receiver Irving Fryar combined for 158 catches, which remains tops in Eagles history for a receiving tandem.

28 Feb

Family Resources, Personal Resources Pro Articles

Eliminating ‘Stigma’ From the Inside Out

Eliminating Addiction Stigma

We seem to be constantly trying to change the public’s perception of substance use disorders and of people with substance use disorders. At best progress is slow. The terms “stigma” and “shame” have a lot in common. “Stigma” may be what is inflicted upon us by others. “Shame” is what we carry.

We’ve been trying to change the world. That’s hard to do. It’s easier to “have the courage to change the things we can.” Is it possible that we create at least some of the “shame” that feeds the stigma? It’s possible that we do.

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