For many people who struggle with substance abuse problems, the most difficult step toward recovery is the first one: admitting that you have a problem and deciding that you want to make a change. If you’re worried about your dependency on drugs and want to make some positive changes, we’re here to help. Keep reading…
Read MoreAddiction to drugs and alcohol has major impacts on your life. Your relationships, social life, finances, emotions, and health can all be negatively affected by addiction. But do you ever stop to consider how your addiction is affecting the people around you? Whether it’s a child, parent, spouse, or friend, addiction has a significant impact…
Read MoreAt Palmetto, we recognize that addiction can have an incredibly detrimental effect on an individual’s life. If you’re worried that you or a loved one may be struggling with addiction, there are signs to help you know. Recognizing these signs is the first step to getting help for yourself or for guiding someone you care…
Read MoreEveryone’s experience with addiction recovery is unique. No one will share the exact same road to developing their addiction as you, and likewise the path to recovery will be equally as diverse. Addiction and recovery can vary based on several factors, both internal and external. Some of these factors include the type of drug that…
Read MoreIt is no secret to anyone that substance abuse is a major problem for many people today. When you are worried about your loved one’s substance abuse, it can be difficult to know just how serious their problem is. While symptoms and treatments of their substance abuse may vary between individuals, what remains similar are…
Read MoreWhether an individual has been in recovery from substance abuse addiction for just a few weeks or for several years, they will always be at risk for relapse. Addiction is a chronic and relapsing disease, meaning that it has no cure. Relapse is a part of all chronic diseases, and unfortunately, addiction is no different.…
Read MoreResearch has shown that more than 11% of Americans 12 years and older have used illegal substances. With Palmetto Addiction Recovery Center, you don’t have to go through detox and recovery alone or at risk to yourself. If you or someone you know is looking to overcome their substance addiction, keep reading to find out…
Read MoreWhen a person is contemplating starting their journey to recovery, the most asked question is “How long does addiction recovery take?”. Recovery from addiction is an ongoing process that requires a lifetime of work to maintain recovery. During addiction recovery, the process can be different for everyone, depending on the severity of one’s addiction, the…
Read MoreStatistics show that over 21 million people in the United States are addicts, meaning that you most likely know one or two people who struggle with addiction. When you’re concerned about a loved one’s constant drinking or habitual drug use, it is hard and often very difficult to know what to do. Convincing someone with…
Read MoreOver the years, drug use and drug addiction has continued to escalate. While many individuals would love to get help for their addiction, many are fearful of entering detox because of the discomfort that is associated with drug and alcohol withdrawals. Fortunately, many treatment programs utilize medications to help manage withdrawal symptoms that can be…
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