Addiction Treatment

Family therapy for mental health recovery can be one of the most powerful ways to move from crisis to stability, because healing rarely happens in isolation. When a person is struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, bipolar disorder, or substance use,…

Recovery is a lifelong journey, and for many, it’s filled with daily victories, personal growth, and renewed purpose. But it’s also a path that can include challenges and setbacks. One of the most critical aspects of maintaining long-term recovery is…

Addiction recovery is already a challenge, and misconceptions about the process can create unnecessary stigma and obstacles for those seeking help. Many myths about addiction prevent individuals from getting the treatment they need, leading to misunderstandings about what recovery truly…

Mood swings and anger are common symptoms of mental health conditions such as depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, PTSD, and more. A part of getting help for mental health issues includes accessing treatment. And, a part of the treatment is to…

When most people think of addiction, they imagine someone who has lost their family, job, and is living with legal issues. They may even imagine someone living on the streets who’s homeless. But, not everyone who is living with addiction…

Many people struggling with addiction may not just be dependent on one substance. For a lot of people living with alcohol or drug addiction, cigarette smoking is another important issue to address. According to research published by the National Library…

Drug abuse is dangerous to anyone. But, when a person struggling with substance use disorder is pregnant, they’re not only putting their own life and health in jeopardy but also an unborn child. A healthy pregnancy is vital for a…

Being in an addiction treatment program and stopping the use of addictive substances is a challenge. Not only do people who have been struggling with addiction, during recovery, have to stop using and deal with the withdrawal process, but they…

When most people think of alcoholism, they may imagine a person who doesn’t have a job, relationships, or responsibilities. However, while alcoholism can leave a person’s life in disarray, there are people affected by alcoholism that seemingly keep their lives…

Many people use illicit substances as a way to party and have fun. But, there is always a danger in using illegal substances as they have a potential for abuse and addiction. In many cases, people start off using drugs…

People who use alcohol as a means to escape may find themselves overindulging in alcohol use. Therefore, leading to a dependence on alcohol. While alcohol use doesn’t always lead to dependence and addiction, alcohol is an addictive substance. And, can…

Enjoying the holidays as a newly sober individual can be challenging. Of course, you want to take part in all of the festivities and share in the joy of the season. Past behaviors and memories may have you believing that…

People struggling with addiction to substances may know that they have an issue. And, may have already begun to see and experience the negative effects of addiction on their own lives. But, that doesn’t necessarily mean that they’re ready or…

Prescription abuse is a topic that is important to discuss so individuals become aware of the dangers of prescription drug addiction. However, with the stigma of addiction comes myths that may lead to people actually living with this disease neglect…

Dual diagnosis is when a person is diagnosed with a mental health diagnosis and addiction. Dual diagnosis may be characterized by any combination of substance abuse disorder with any other mental health issues. Whichever combination of mental health issues that…

Mental health has come a long way in recent years, but there is still a lot of confusion in the industry. One area that isn’t discussed much is the concept of dual diagnoses. So what exactly is it? What is…

The Delray Center for Healing is proud to be a certified provider of Sublocade, a long-term treatment against severe opioid addiction. To learn if you or someone you know is an appropriate candidate for Sublocade, please contact our office at…

Living with a dual diagnosis – a substance abuse disorder and a mental illness – is tough. At 12-Step recovery support groups, you’ll be told that you can’t be sober and take antidepressants or other “mood-altering” drugs. You’ll face twice…

When you are looking for cocaine detox in Delray Beach you have to look no further than The Delray Center for Healing. What exactly is cocaine you may wonder? Cocaine is a crystalline tropane alkaloid that is gathered from the…

Having one type of disorder can be hard enough, unfortunately sometimes people may suffer 2 or more disorders at the same time. This is called dual diagnosis disorders. Those suffering with dual diagnosis disorders experience not only the pain of…

Are you curious as to how fitness training can help with your addiction?  If so, you’ve come to the right place!  This article will teach you how fitness training programs can help you at The Delray Center for Healing. How…

Compulsive gambling, or gambling addiction, is an impulse control disorder with features similar to other addictive disorders. However, it’s without involving the use of an intoxicating drug. Gambling addiction in South FL is on the rise.  It can occur in…

Those who experience an urge to gamble, even though they’re aware of the negative consequences and/or have a desire to stop, are struggling with a gambling addiction.  Problem gambling occurs when harm happens either to the gambler or others, rather…

Occurring in many forms, but most commonly; lotteries, casinos, bookmaking, card rooms, and bingo, gambling is defined as betting something of value when the outcome is uncertain. Compulsive gambling or gambling addiction is characterized as an impulse control disorder. It…

The process of discontinuing the practice of inhaling a smokeable substance is smoking cessation.  Generally, it is helpful in treating those suffering from tobacco addiction. However, smoking cessation programs help people stop using due to the development of strong physical…

Yoga was originally developed as a healthy alternative to deal with stress and works by focusing on treating the mind and body simultaneously in an effect to achieve a union of body, mind, and spirit.    Throughout the years, yoga has…

Used to describe the co-morbid (pertaining to a disease or other pathological process that occurs simultaneously with another) condition of a person suffering from both a mental illness and a substance abuse problem is known as dual diagnosis.  In cases…

Named after the tobacco plant Nicotiana tabacum (after French ambassador to Portugal, Jean Nicot de Villemain), the introduction of nicotine dates all the way back to the late 1500s.  First isolated by German chemists Posselt & Reimann in 1828 and…

On drugs and the brain: In the following article, we will attempt to explain the physical effect that chemical dependency to drugs has on the brain, and why both detox and treatment is often necessary in order to counteract those…

Even though the dangers of adolescent alcohol abuse are common knowledge, adults too often turn a blind eye to alcohol consumption by teenagers. In reality, there are many dangerous effects of alcohol use in teens, and alcohol remains the greatest…