Inhalant abuse among adolescents continues to be a problem. Learn more about how the prevalence of inhalant abuse among teens has changed over the years and what the future may hold.
Many people with substance abuse problems struggle to identify and express their emotions. Learn more about the link between alexithymia and addiction as well as how it could impact recovery.
The first month of sobriety can be challenging, but knowing what to expect can help make this journey a little bit more manageable. Find out more about what lies ahead in the first month of recovery.
Substance abuse among females tends to be different in several ways than men. Learn more about how these unique needs transfer to addiction treatment for women.
Oxycodone addiction is a serious and all too common problem. Learn to recognize the oxycodone addiction symptoms early so you can get yourself or a loved one help.
Fentanyl is a dangerous opioid, and it is only growing in popularity across the country. Here’s what’s happening with fentanyl in Illinois specifically and what you need to be aware of.
Your drug or alcohol problems aren’t just your problem. Addiction affects children in various ways, and your substance abuse could be causing lasting harm to yours.
Drug abuse can impact your reproductive health. How these drugs affect your period will depend on a variety of factors, but your addiction could be putting your future of becoming a mother at risk.
Drug abuse can impact your reproductive health. How these drugs affect your period will depend on a variety of factors, but your addiction could be putting your future of becoming a mother at risk.
Many drug users will have a negative experience at least once in their lifetime, but for some people, bad trips are common. Learn more about what causes a bad trip and how to stop it.
Using art to aid in the recovery process is becoming more common for several reasons. Learn more about the effectiveness of art therapy for addiction and how it could help you in your recovery journey.
College may seem glamorous on the outside, but not everyone is having a good time. Depression in college students is on the rise, but here’s what you can do to deal with depression in college.
Addiction recovery requires support and understanding. These inspirational books for recovering addicts offer the added support that you may need on your own sobriety journey.
Dating in early recovery can be problematic for your sobriety and can negatively impact your future in various ways. Instead of dating in early recovery and putting your bright future at risk, here is what you should be doing.
Green Bay Packers’ defensive tackle Johnny Jolly was living the NFL dream, until his career came to a halt due to his drug addiction. Learn more about Johnny Jolly’s addiction and how it cost him more than just his career.
Unlike some other drugs, benzodiazepine overdose symptoms may not be as alarming when taken alone. Make sure you can recognize the signs of benzo overdose with or without the interaction of other substances so that you can help someone in need.
Because many recovering addicts struggle with sleep disorders, creating a healthy sleep routine in recovery isn’t easy, but these tips may be able to help.
Fentanyl patches can be used to treat chronic and severe pain, but they aren’t without their dangers. Learn more about the risks behind these transdermal patches.
Holding an intervention is a challenge and won’t always be successful. These tips on staging an intervention for an alcoholic could help both you and your loved one.
The end of a marriage can be a painful and overwhelming experience but getting a divorce in recovery comes with the added risk of relapse. Stay sober during a divorce with these tips.
Job interviews can be nerve-wracking in general, but a job interview in recovery can be even more stressful. There is plenty of uncharted territory you need to navigate, but these job interview tips could help.
Just like stress and weight, cocaine affects your menstrual cycle as well. Learn more about the effects of cocaine on your period and reproductive future.
Anger is a powerful emotion that could be putting your sobriety at risk. Instead of giving in, follow these tips for reducing anger in recovery and dealing with anger in a healthy way.
Trying to make new friends in recovery can be challenging, but it could make all the difference. Follow these tips for making friends in addiction recovery to help ensure that your sobriety stays on track.
If you relapsed during the coronavirus, you are not alone, but what you do next matters. Follow these tips to help you deal with relapse during quarantine to get back on track.
There is a big difference between detoxing at home and a medical detox in a professional facility. Before you choose, you should know the pros and cons of each.
If you want to find lasting sobriety, it may be time to say goodbye to some old friends in recovery. Here’s how you should approach old friendships after rehab to make sure you stay on track.
Staying sober in college may be daunting, but it may not be as hard as it seems. These tips on how to be sober in school could just save you from relapse.
: Many people don’t realize that there is a strong connection between drugs and oral health. In fact, there are several long-term effects of drugs on oral health that can lead to serious health problems.
If your child is an addict, you may not know where to turn, but at Banyan, we want to help. Learn more about what to do when your child is an addict before it is too late.
Relapse is not uncommon for recovering addicts, but if you can recognize these common relapse triggers and learn how to deal with them, you may be able to avoid it.
When someone you care about is no longer acting like themselves, it may be time to step in. Learn to recognize these subtle signs of drug abuse to see if getting high is their problem.
COVID-19 is sweeping through the United States, but you may be able to avoid the Coronavirus with rehab. Find out more about the benefits of treatment during the coronavirus pandemic.
The opioid epidemic has been a major problem, but opioid education for children could be part of the solution. Find out what people are doing to educate the youth on opioids and how this could help.
Low self-esteem can lead to substance abuse but increasing self-esteem in recovery could help you stop. Follow these tips to build self-esteem after addiction and avoid relapse.
While some celebrities may be out partying, other celebrity sober advocates are speaking up. These celebrities are promoting sobriety and sharing their stories.
If you spouse is an addict, you may not know where to turn. At Banyan Boca, we are sharing some insight on being married to an addict and what to do about it.
Watching your child get addicted and go through rehab isn’t easy, but their journey is just beginning. Learn more about how to support your child’s sobriety so that you can both look toward the future.
Recovery is a journey and maintaining long-term sobriety isn’t always easy. At Banyan, we are sharing some tips on how to find long-term success in recovery.
A big fear for many recovering addicts is relapsing, but the more you know about the different types of relapse triggers and how to best manage them, the more likely you will be successful in recovery.
Many addicts in early recovery especially will experience mood swings that can derail their progress. The key is learning how to control mood swings in recovery so that you can be happier and avoid relapse.
When talking fails you, it may be time to try a different approach. Writing a letter to an addict is a good way to get your feelings out there and convince your loved one to get help, but there is a right and wrong way to go about this.
Needle exchange programs in Florida only became legal in 2019. While Miami-Dade has had drastic improvements with these syringe exchange programs, other counties are slow to follow suit.
Dehydration during detox is a very real possibility. Learn how to recognize the signs of dehydration in detox, as well as some ways to try and avoid it.
Dry January is just a glimpse into the benefits of sobriety from alcohol, but it's fleeting. Instead of a one-month commitment, a lifetime commitment could provide even more benefits of sobriety.
Addiction doesn’t happen overnight. Learn to recognize the early signs of drug addiction to stop your drug problem while it is much easier, and you still can.
Baker County police started 2020 off with a bang after the Operation Happy New Year drug bust that led to the arrest of over 15 people suspected of selling and distributing illegal narcotics.
New Year’s resolutions can be challenging, but your sobriety is too important to let fail. Follow these tips on how to keep your New Year’s resolution of sobriety this year and for many years to come.
New studies suggest that using ketamine to treat alcoholism is a safe and effective approach for treating alcohol use disorder. But this approach to treatment can bring its own risks, and further studies are needed. Learn more about this radical approach to alcoholism treatment.
Loperamide, better known as Imodium, is an OTC antidiarrheal medication that is generally safe when taken according to the label. But people are taking the drug in high doses to get an opiate high and doing so can be dangerous and even deadly.
As we round out this decade and jump into 2020, it’s time to take a look back at drug addiction trends of the past decade. Drug addiction and alcoholism have made headlines across the country and the world, and new frightening drug use trends are painting a fearful new decade of addiction
There are many reasons that addiction statistics are growing among LGBTQ communities. Those with gender or sexual identities that vary from the status quo often face stigmas and even higher LGBTQ addiction rates. Banyan Treatment Centers Boca Raton explores the latest in rising LGBTQ substance abuse rates.
Alcohol abuse, binge drinking, and alcoholism can all strain on the liver and other organs. Alcohol-related liver damage, ARLD, is a common condition that can be treated. More on its symptoms and treatment here.
There are many dangers that come with addiction, and sepsis is one of the often-overlooked dangers of drug and alcohol abuse. IV drug use, opioid addiction, and even abuse of OTC digestive medications can lead to sepsis from addiction. Learn more about the risks and precautions here.
There are many reasons that addiction statistics are growing among LGBTQ communities. Those with gender or sexual identities that vary from the status quo often face stigmas and even higher LGBTQ addiction rates. Banyan Treatment Centers Boca Raton explores the latest in rising LGBTQ substance abuse rates.
There are many drug withdrawal symptoms that can be difficult to work through, and depression is a common symptom many people experience during withdrawals. Existing depression may worsen too, but supportive programs can help. More here.
If your New Year’s resolution is to quit vaping, explore these tips on how to quit vaping safely. Quitting vaping can be more challenging that quitting traditional cigarettes, and it’s important to go about it safely. Check out these tips to help you quit vaping.
There are many reasons that addiction statistics are growing among LGBTQ communities. Those with gender or sexual identities that vary from the status quo often face stigmas and even higher LGBTQ addiction rates. Banyan Treatment Centers Boca Raton explores the latest in rising LGBTQ substance abuse rates.
Giving gifts that support good causes can help everyone this holiday season and beyond. Support those in recovery and reduce the stigmas surrounding addiction by supporting Banyan Cares this holiday season.
Over the counter drugs are medications that are available without a prescription, but that doesn’t mean they can’t cause intoxication or addictive effects. Banyan Heartland is sharing the truth about OTC drug addiction and what to do if you or a loved one is addicted to OTC drugs.
R&B Singer Lil Mo opened up in an Instagram post about her struggles with prescription pills and was in an abusive relationship. Read more about Lil Mo’s addiction here.
Opioid overdose survivors may struggle with brain damage issues that include memory loss and performance problems. Opioid overdose brain damage is more common than people may realize and is typically caused by a lack of oxygen to the brain during overdose. Learn more about this type of brain damage from drugs and how to prevent it.