Recovery Articles | Headwaters in Florida
How Long Does Fentanyl Stay In Your System?
Don't Be A Victim, Begin Addiction Treatment Today The high rate of fentanyl overdoses in the U.S. is a primary reason the opioid crisis is roaring back. Even when prescribed for pain, fentanyl comes with significant risks, especially when combined with alcohol....
Depression and Executive Mental Health
As the highest-ranking person in your company, you may be seen by others as invincible. The truth is, your responsibility for producing growth and profitability may face a hidden threat in the office every day. It can come from undiagnosed or untreated depression....
Is Addiction Genetic? How to Stop the Cycle
Of all the things you may have inherited from your parents, a substance use disorder isn’t one that typically comes to mind. Before we answer the question, “Is addiction genetic?” it’s important to understand why family genetics are a significant factor in someone...
The Connection between Narcissism and Addiction
If you’ve met a narcissist, you might describe them as having an inflated sense of self-importance. They may not be able to handle criticism. Also, they may regularly disregard the feelings of others. What you may not have thought of yet is how these qualities connect...
5 Things to Say During an Intervention
Interacting daily with a friend or loved one who’s living with a substance use disorder can create a lot of stress. Unplanned conversations about alcohol or drug use can quickly turn sour or even hostile when done by an individual. That’s when a team approach can be...
Alcohol and Insomnia
Your ability to manage the amount of quality of sleep you get at night is pivotal in sustaining your career, among other things. One factor you may be overlooking right now is when you drink and how much beer, wine, or liquor you consume. Let’s explore the connection...
Helpful Holiday Hints
Tara Paparo, CAC, ICADC | Director of Alumni at Headwaters During this time of year, we can have many emotions. Are you not feeling particularly cheery? Or are you feeling overjoyed? You might even be going back and forth. You’re not alone. Many find that the holidays...
4 Myths About Addiction
If we’ve learned anything in the last year and a half, it's that separating fact from fiction can save lives. Reliable and credible sources of information matter. That’s why we’re always prioritizing accuracy and aiming to dispel the myths that surround substance use...
Mindfulness
Dr. Stacy Grossman, Psy.D., QS | Director of Center for Brain Recovery Over the last several years, you may have noticed that the world has been pretty focused on mindful meditation. The term has been catapulted into the limelight and seemingly inserted into our...
Holistic Alternatives to Opioids for Chronic Pain
With a high risk of becoming addicted to opioids, an emphasis on holistic alternatives to opioids to treat chronic pain is becoming increasingly important. Developing a substance use disorder from even short-term opioid use is possible, in people with other forms of...
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