by Hope Centers of Central Florida | Jul 4, 2019 | Alcoholism and Drug Treatment
The opioid epidemic is something that has lingered around a little more than anyone ever thought it would. Having evolved over three distinct waves, there are a lot of tales and sad memories that may never be deleted from the minds of many people – especially those...
by Hope Centers of Central Florida | Jun 28, 2019 | Opioid Treatment
A large number of women take several different forms of medicine when they are pregnant but not all medicine is safe to consume while pregnant. Most medicine is risky for you and your baby. Opioids, when they are misused cause huge problem. Opioids, also called...
by Hope Centers of Central Florida | Jun 21, 2019 | Opioid Treatment
In excess of 350,000 African Americans have passed on from Opioid-related deaths since the year 2000. Opioid related overdose deaths are presently more responsible for the lives of African Americans than auto collisions or firearms. Let that sink in. Statistics show...
by Hope Centers of Central Florida | Jun 1, 2019 | Suboxone Treatment
It is no secret that there is an opioid epidemic happening in America right now, but there is still a debate happening over who should be overseeing buprenorphine treatment to help patients through withdrawal. Suboxone treatment is something that needs to be handled...
by Hope Centers of Central Florida | May 20, 2019 | Alcoholism and Drug Treatment
The American Medical Association (AMA) identified alcoholism as a disease in 1956. They defined the illness as an altering of the brain that controls a person’s motivation and ability to make healthy choices. Once alcoholism takes hold, it can be difficult to shake...