Alcoholism is on the Rise in Florida
Recent reports note that alcoholism has risen in Florida for the past two decades. Florida is fighting its own drug battles with opioids and cocaine, but alcohol remains on the rise amongst different age groups and continues to rise amongst women. New data also correlates with the trends during the summer of 2020 when the coronavirus hit, […]
Cocaine Poisoning Rising Nationwide and in Florida
Cocaine has a long history in Florida and continues to make its presence known in different ways, affecting our society and those in recovery. New reports from the 2020 Drug Threat Assessment reveal cocaine poisoning is on the rise, with Florida trending reports citing polysubstance abuse in the community. Read on to find out more about new […]
Data Shows Florida’s Substance Abuse and Mental Health Woes
As we head into the new year, it’s essential to assess recent data that may reveal the status of Florida’s substance abuse and mental health woes. This article briefly overviews the most critical data from 2019 and 2020 recorded that unveil Florida’s direction. Also, how you can overcome recovery challenges into 2021. Florida’s Substance Abuse […]
How to Start Recovery from Substance Abuse in the New Year
With 2020 coming to an end, millions of people will be beginning their new year’s resolution. Although most people do not commit to their aspirations and ultimately fall short of their goals. However, a new year means new beginnings, which means those suffering from substance abuse have a chance to start over. Beginning your recovery […]
How to Overcome Substance Abuse this Holiday Season in Florida
This year has been challenging for many in recovery. With the holidays, many may feel either joy or sorrow, which can put their recovery to the test. Whether it was losing a job, a loved one, financial distress, depression, or anxiety, there are ways to overcome substance abuse this holiday season in Florida. Read on […]
How to Overcome Addiction in the Fall in Florida
Fall is a special time with the holidays, which can be overwhelming for those fighting addiction. Whether it’s losing family, friends, jobs, financial instability—overcoming addiction in the Fall can be challenging. Luckily, there are ways to overcome addiction in the Fall with the right resources and environment. Read on to learn more about fighting addiction during […]
Florida Receives Emergency Crisis Counseling Grant Amidst Rising Mental Health Concerns
Florida is about to receive some help after rising concerns with mental health as the state fights the coronavirus. It’s no secret since lockdowns began with the virus continuing to ravage on, people’s mental health in Florida has taken a hit. In June, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) survey of 5,470 adults in the US concludes the […]
October is National Substance Abuse Prevention Month: Tips to Help you in Florida
Since 2011, October has been declared National Substance Abuse Prevention Month. Due to unforeseen circumstances, those in recovery and susceptible to substance abuse need more help than ever. Paired with lockdowns, increased anxiety, depression, financial instability, and uncertainty—those who seek help and prevention need easy access to assistance and professional support. Read on to find […]
September is Recovery Month: Tips During COVID-19 in Florida
This Recovery Month may be one of the hardest for many, due to the implications of the coronavirus on our society and overall well-being. Since the beginning of the year, as the virus started to impact our daily lives, there was an increase in substance abuse. Millennium Health analyzed over 500,000 urine drug tests before and […]
Data Shows MH Crisis Worse than Last Year. How is FL Affected?
The year 2020 may go down as one of the worse years in recent history due to the on-going events that have spiraled people’s health, finances, and overall livelihood. Mental health was already an on-going issue that needed to be addressed. This year? Mental health problems have gotten worse. The factors remain the same: financial woes, family problems, substance abuse, stress, […]
Opioid Crisis Worsens Due to COVID-19 in Florida
It’s been roughly eight months since the coronavirus has been in the United States. The long-term effects may be coming into play, which does not bode well for those in recovery. One of the longest drug problems in America is the opioid crisis. Since the late 1990s, this has been an issue and only gets worse. Briefly, in […]
Travel and Recovery in Florida Amidst the Coronavirus Pandemic
For those in recovery, traveling is a huge part of the journey. Those with reliable transportation tend to do better in drug rehab programs than those without reliable transportation. Due to the coronavirus, many places may have ended in-person meetings and resorted to Zoom conferences or telephone calls. However, the most effective treatment is still in-person, […]