Dealing With Severe Cocaine Addiction I began using cocaine in my late teens. It began as a party drug for me and quickly became a severe addiction I had no control over. When I attended treatment at South Shores Recovery, I had overdosed three times within the previous six months. A cocaine overdose is scary, …
Drug Abuse and Cocaine Addiction Signs Cocaine addiction is a dangerous and pervasive issue that affects people of all ages and backgrounds. This highly addictive substance is widely available and can have disastrous consequences on an individual’s health and well-being, both physically and mentally. Fortunately, with the right help and support system in place, recovery …
Blue Xanax Addiction: One of The Most Abused Prescription Drugs Blue Xanax (pills containing the drug Alprazolam) are a schedule IV controlled substance widely prescribed in the US to treat general anxiety disorder symptoms and panic disorders. Most often these come as small blue football-shaped tablets. Sadly, this has been one of the most widely …
There Is a Difference Between Drug Abuse and Drug Addiction Sometimes it’s hard to tell the difference between drug abuse and drug addiction. Some would argue that there isn’t much of a difference at all. I’m here to tell you that there is definitely a big difference, and recognizing what the differences are can save …
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What Is Surf Therapy? I was one of those hard cases, you know the one that thinks they all have it figured out. The one that doesn’t need help. It was a fluke that I was able to get help at all. I just happened to live near South Shore and walked by one day. …
Choosing a rehab center is an essential step in overcoming addiction. Sometimes, it might be more prudent to select a location that’s out-of-state for your addiction treatment. There might not be anything wrong with the treatment centers in your home state, but there are many reasons why traveling to another state might benefit you in …
When entering treatment, there are several things that newcomers don’t know. Unfortunately, they are in a vulnerable position. Asking about these things can be sensitive and remind them of what they’re going through. To ease the transition into South Shores Recovery, we’ve collected some of the most frequently asked questions we come across. Hopefully, they …
