Some people may avoid quitting drinking or substance abuse because they believe they will certainly relapse at some stage in the future. However, this isn’t true, and not all people in Pinellas County who recover from addiction go on to experience relapse and further substance abuse. There are various common reasons why some people relapse …
Prescription Drug Abuse in Florida
The state of Florida was long seen as the nation’s leader for selling illegal prescription drugs. In fact, at one time, Florida purchased 89% of all oxycodone consumed in the United States. After strict laws were put in place and many pain clinics were closed, it seemed that the epidemic was sorting itself out. However, …
A look at the Most Commonly Abused Drugs in Florida
“Florida drug-induced deaths exceed the national rate.” –CDC The veil of normalcy dissolves when drug use turns into drug addiction and abuse. In 2007, nearly 2,936 people in Florida died as a direct consequence of drug use. Family members and close friends may begin to worry about changes in behavior, demeanor, appearance and performance, leading …
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