I Deserve To Be Happy
By: Victoria B., The Rehab Center Alumni My name is Victoria, I came through Florida Addiction Treatment Center in September 2015. My sober date is September 23, 2015. I was born and raised…
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During my twenty-five year career in substance abuse treatment, I’ve frequently heard family members (and clients) insist that "Alcohol isn't his/her/my problem - drugs are!" and "Alcoholism isn't his/her/my problem - addiction is!" as if the same principles of recovery from chemical dependency don't apply to any dysfunctional situation where alcohol either isn't present or isn't present enough to be identified as the primary drug-of-choice.
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By: Victoria B., The Rehab Center Alumni My name is Victoria, I came through Florida Addiction Treatment Center in September 2015. My sober date is September 23, 2015. I was born and raised…
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By: Lisa B., The Rehab Center Alumni Coordinator Seasonal depression, or Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), can be extremely challenging, especially for those of us in recovery. As the clocks set back last…
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By: Mike Murphy, Manager of Alumni Services On October 27th we took part in the Miami Dolphins 4th Annual Recovery Day Game. This was our 3rd year in a row being…
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Hurricane Milton We are happy to report that the storm has passed, and everyone here is safe and accounted for. Thankfully, we were not directly impacted by any major storm…
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By: Mike Murphy, Manager of Alumni Services As most of you already know, I am a Marine Corps Veteran. And one of the biggest blessings I have in life is to…
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By: Lisa B., The Rehab Center Alumni Coordinator The term FOMO “fear of missing out” has gained a lot of attention the last few years with the rise in social media usage…
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Alcoholism and alcohol abuse can have devastating effects, not just on the individual struggling with the addiction but also on their family members and loved ones. While many people voluntarily…
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Alcohol addiction in adulthood is a complex issue influenced by various factors, including genetics, environment, and psychological triggers. Understanding who is most likely to develop an alcohol addiction can help…
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By: Mike Murphy, Manager of Alumni Services If you’re reading this, there’s a pretty good chance you’re in recovery. You might not be, but the odds are pretty good. And if…
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