Cotton fever is a condition often experienced by individuals who inject drugs, named after the cotton filters used during the injection process. These filters can sometimes introduce bacteria or other contaminants into the bloodstream, leading to a range of uncomfortable and potentially serious symptoms. Understanding the causes, symptoms, and treatments of cotton fever is crucial […]
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Can Alcohol Use Lead To Joint Pain?
Lots of people are familiar with the risks of drinking alcohol. For example, even moderate drinking, even the occasional glass of wine, could lead to serious problems; however, there are different ways that alcohol abuse could lead to joint pain as well. Alcohol Makes It Harder To Take Care of Yourself If you drink too […]
How To Encourage A Loved One In Rehab During Christmas
Substance abuse and addiction are disorders that do not care about timing. They can happen to anyone at any time during the year, and there are some people who might be in an residential treatment program during the holidays. Most people want to spend time with their family members and friends, and it can be […]
The Physical And Mental Benefits After One Month of No Alcohol
Alcohol addiction is something that impacts countless individuals and families all over the world. Even though drinking alcohol is popular at certain social events, alcohol consumption can also have a negative impact on your well-being. The effects of an alcoholic drink on your mental health are still being actively studied, and people who engage in […]
5 Tips For Staying Sober This Holiday Season
Thanksgiving kicks off the start of the holiday season – a time for celebration and cheer. It’s also the time of year that is most often accompanied by an increase in alcohol consumption, making it a potential problem for those abstaining from alcohol or other substances. For those recovering from addiction or alcohol use disorder, […]
Is Delta-8 Dangerous?
Google searches for the term “delta-8” grew by more than 850% in the United States between 2020 and 2021 (NYTimes.com). While some claim it is the more gentle and “legal” high that offers relaxation and pain relief, recent warnings from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) […]
Narcan: What Is It? How Does it Work?
According to the CDC Injury Center, more than 930,000 people have died from a drug overdose, since 1999. In the United States, 91,977 drug overdose deaths occurred in 2020 alone. One major driver of these drug overdose deaths is opioids – mainly synthetic opioids other than methadone (82.3% of opioid-involved overdose deaths involved synthetic opioids). […]
The Importance of National Recovery Month
Riverside Recovery of Tampa has partnered with Tampa’s 102.5 The Bone again this year to Break the Stigma of addiction. Every Saturday morning, Jotham Fady, Director of Admissions and Marketing will be representing Riverside Recovery in having an honest conversion about where you are in your relationship with substance use and also addiction. Whether you […]
Celebrating National Recovery Month 2022: Recovery is for Everyone
While the road to recovery is often compared to a tunnel that individuals must follow until they reach the light on the other side, the road to recovery is often a winding one with paths as unique as those who walk it. At Riverside Recovery of Tampa, we understand that not everyone takes the same […]
Understanding the Jellinek Curve in Addiction & Recovery
Mental health and substance abuse is a serious issue that impacts countless people worldwide. One of the most common mental health issues involves substance abuse. The Jellinek Curve illustrates that alcoholism or drug abuse is a progressive disease that can worsen over time if appropriate medical treatment is not received. Designed initially to describe the […]