In recent years, the opioid epidemic has swept through Florida and the rest of our nation at an alarming rate. Opioids are a class of drugs that affect the nervous system by blocking pain and creating intense pleasure feelings. They have the potential to become highly addictive and even deadly, especially when improperly used. There…
Founded in 1935, Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) was the first 12 step program. Since then, 12 step programs have been effective at helping millions of people throughout the world manage and maintain their sobriety. Given that AA was designed to help those suffering from alcohol addiction, over time exclusively, the 12 step program philosophy has been…
Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid pain reliever that is up to 100 times more powerful than morphine. Fentanyl was designed to treat severe pain following surgeries, cancer treatment, or when a patient with chronic pain has developed a tolerance to other opioids. Like other opioids, fentanyl activates receptors on cells throughout the body to…
Seeking rehab is often the first step to recovery for clients struggling with mental health issues or substance use disorders. Often, though, going away to a residential program is not an option due to work and family commitments. At Harmony Hills, we don’t take a one size fits all approach. We offer effective treatment programs for…
For those with addiction and a mental health disorder, choosing a partial hospitalization program (PHP) may be the best type and level of care available. It is not possible to make this decision without a full assessment to look at all factors. At Harmony Hills, this is one of the addiction treatment program options we…
A mental health treatment program provides treatment for conditions such as anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder. This type of specialized program focuses on the unique needs of a person with mental health disorders has. At Harmony Hills, we offer a complete anxiety treatment program capable of helping individuals change their outcomes. This, along with…
If you are someone you know is having issues controlling alcohol, drugs, or gambling, you are not alone. There are lots of people who are having issues when it comes to substance abuse and behavioral disorders. Information published by the CDC has shown that more than 25 percent of adults have engaged in at least…
Deciding on the right treatment for you or a loved one can quickly become overwhelming, but finding the best treatment option is the first step towards recovery. At Harmony Hills, our admissions team helps clients become comfortable with the details of entering and participating in our rehabilitation programs. They will discuss the options that are…
Heroin addiction has become a plague on our communities as drug addiction quadrupled since the late 1990s. According to reports from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), heroin-related deaths increased five-fold between 2010 and 2018. Further compounding the heroin addiction problem, the CDC indicates that almost all abused drugs combine it with others.…
The national opioid crisis prompted the medical sector to reevaluate prescribing a wide range of medications to help individuals manage pain and discomfort. What appeared to be a reasonable trade-off to provide people with care negatively impacted community members. Opioids were more powerfully addictive than many realized until too many friends and family members were…