The picture above shows the difference between a lethal dose of Heroin compared to that of Fentanyl. What is Fentanyl? Paul Janssen of Janssen Pharmaceuticals synthesized Fentanyl in 1960 under the name Sublimaze. It is a synthetic opioid reliever used as anesthesia to help prevent pain after surgery or other medical procedures. It is used…
Many students hesitate to seek treatment due to the fact that they are not able to accomplish both at the same time. If you are a student struggling with substance abuse, rest assured you do not have to choose between education and receiving treatment. Multiple standards are set in place at universities to accommodate these…
Patients at Coalition Recovery are not your stereotypical “addict”. Many have realized their action or actions could potentially lead them to something more serious. They have come to Coalition Recovery to dissolve any of these feelings before their actions escalate. The general population believes treatment centers are exclusively reactive measurements, whereas at times they can…
Holidays can be a challenging time for those of us in recovery. Learn how you can properly navigate these times and allow yourself to fully appreciate these moments. Holidays should be a time of love and happiness, not fretting about relapse.
Welcome to Coalition Recovery! Come join us as we celebrate opening our doors to our brand new addiction treatment facility located in Tampa, Fl. Coalition Recovery is on a mission to curb the industry standard for substance abuse treatment. Learn how we plan to do this, but more importantly, come join us and socialize with…
As a parent, you are responsible for protecting and informing your children about illnesses, dangers, and what acceptable and unacceptable actions are in life. Children primarily rely on their parents, and other close peers to steer their own decisions. Parents should educate themselves about drug use and facts, in order to give their children correct…
Substance Abuse still seems to be a fragile topic. Unlike you, most people turn a blind eye to the entire situation. On hearing “substance abuse” most people associate it with the homeless person on the sidewalk, or the junkie in the alley and say, “not in my life”. The reality is the problem hits a…
Quality Treatment Luxurious amenities are awesome; they can certainly make an addiction treatment facility comfortable — almost like a spa or retreat. While Coalition Recovery has high-quality food and plenty of recreation programs, what is more important is that we provide quality treatment that proves results and provides a lasting recovery. A combination of therapy programs,…
Early Trauma and Subsequent Antisocial Behavior in Adults Greg J. Armstrong, LMHC, CAP, CCJAS Susan D. M. Kelley, PhD This study describes the prevalence of childhood trauma and maltreatment antecedents among 111 criminal offenders referred for forensic and mental health counseling. Sixty-nine percent reported such antecedents. Seventy percent had Axis 1 mental health disorders including…
What is AfterCare? Aftercare is the time period after someone leaves substance abuse treatment. It is actually a very important piece in the recovery process because, without the proper care, the client can return to the same environment that lead them to addiction in the first place. Today there is little to no standard for…