Florida Recovery Center http://floridarecoverycenter.ufhealth.org  Expert Treatment * Drug and Alcohol Addiction Thu, 23 May 2013 20:45:07 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Sobriety Junkie http://floridarecoverycenter.ufhealth.org/2013/04/19/sobriety-junkie/ http://floridarecoverycenter.ufhealth.org/2013/04/19/sobriety-junkie/#comments Fri, 19 Apr 2013 18:30:41 +0000 Nicole Doria http://shands-frc.sites.medinfo.ufl.edu/?p=1770 SobrietyJunkieGreg Kayko is the single father of two young children, the sponsor of half a dozen (or so) men in the Midwest, and an avid but painfully average golfer. A self-described sobriety junkie, Kayko is also a managing editor at a large national media company and author of Sobriety Junkie at RenewEveryday.com.

]]> http://floridarecoverycenter.ufhealth.org/2013/04/19/sobriety-junkie/feed/ 0 April is Alcohol Awareness Month http://floridarecoverycenter.ufhealth.org/2013/04/17/april-is-alcohol-awareness-month/ http://floridarecoverycenter.ufhealth.org/2013/04/17/april-is-alcohol-awareness-month/#comments Wed, 17 Apr 2013 13:52:53 +0000 Nicole Doria http://shands-frc.sites.medinfo.ufl.edu/?p=1695 aaawareness‘Help for Today — Hope for Tomorrow’ is the 2013 Alcohol Awareness Month Theme. If you are reading this story, you probably already are aware of the devastating affects alcoholism has on the lives of its victims and the people who love them. But are you aware of the specific dangers associated with drinking among young people in our country? Learn more.

]]> http://floridarecoverycenter.ufhealth.org/2013/04/17/april-is-alcohol-awareness-month/feed/ 0 Techniques for Staying Sober http://floridarecoverycenter.ufhealth.org/2013/04/17/techniques-for-staying-sober/ http://floridarecoverycenter.ufhealth.org/2013/04/17/techniques-for-staying-sober/#comments Wed, 17 Apr 2013 13:48:37 +0000 Nicole Doria http://shands-frc.sites.medinfo.ufl.edu/?p=1691 nodrinkingYour addiction doesn’t go away just because you stop drinking, drugging, binging, starving, gambling or indulging in whatever it is that you use to numb out.

The fact is, addiction is a chronic disease that needs lifelong treatment. Relapse and cross-addiction are very real threats. That’s why you need to understand your addiction, where you are in the process of getting and staying sober, and how to embrace a lifestyle of recovery. Read the full article.

]]> http://floridarecoverycenter.ufhealth.org/2013/04/17/techniques-for-staying-sober/feed/ 0 Out of the Woods: Blog for women in recovery http://floridarecoverycenter.ufhealth.org/2013/03/22/out-of-the-woods-blog-for-women-in-recovery/ http://floridarecoverycenter.ufhealth.org/2013/03/22/out-of-the-woods-blog-for-women-in-recovery/#comments Fri, 22 Mar 2013 14:30:16 +0000 Nicole Doria http://shands-frc.sites.medinfo.ufl.edu/?p=1677 Diane_CameronOut of the Woods, written by Diane Cameron, is a blog for women in recovery to read–and think–about longterm recovery and a life of joyous sobriety. Enjoy weekly posts on topics related to life in and after getting sober.

]]> http://floridarecoverycenter.ufhealth.org/2013/03/22/out-of-the-woods-blog-for-women-in-recovery/feed/ 0 Celebs in Recovery http://floridarecoverycenter.ufhealth.org/2013/03/22/celebs-in-recovery/ http://floridarecoverycenter.ufhealth.org/2013/03/22/celebs-in-recovery/#comments Fri, 22 Mar 2013 14:21:52 +0000 Nicole Doria http://shands-frc.sites.medinfo.ufl.edu/?p=1670 KellyOsborneAddiction has no boundries. It can affect the young and old, women and men, rich and poor. Renew Magazine has featured several famous celebrities in recovery in recent articles. From Stephen King to Kelly Osborne, read their recovery stories.

]]> http://floridarecoverycenter.ufhealth.org/2013/03/22/celebs-in-recovery/feed/ 0 Stories of Recovery http://floridarecoverycenter.ufhealth.org/2013/02/22/stories-of-recovery/ http://floridarecoverycenter.ufhealth.org/2013/02/22/stories-of-recovery/#comments Fri, 22 Feb 2013 20:05:31 +0000 Nicole Doria http://shands-frc.sites.medinfo.ufl.edu/?p=1631 RecoveryStoryStories of others’ recovery can be inspirational and refreshing. StoriesofRecovery.org.uk is a website featuring recovery stories from people all over the world. Living a sober, healthy life is rewarding and beautiful. Be inspired by the stories of others…or share your story.

]]> http://floridarecoverycenter.ufhealth.org/2013/02/22/stories-of-recovery/feed/ 0 Alcohol and Divorce Go Hand in Hand http://floridarecoverycenter.ufhealth.org/2013/02/18/alcohol-and-divorce-go-hand-in-hand/ http://floridarecoverycenter.ufhealth.org/2013/02/18/alcohol-and-divorce-go-hand-in-hand/#comments Mon, 18 Feb 2013 15:50:14 +0000 Nicole Doria http://shands-frc.sites.medinfo.ufl.edu/?p=1627 martiniAccording to the Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research journal, divorce is more common in couples with high rates of alcohol consumption, and the highest divorce rates are found in couples where only the woman is a heavy drinker. Read the full article.

]]> http://floridarecoverycenter.ufhealth.org/2013/02/18/alcohol-and-divorce-go-hand-in-hand/feed/ 0 What Does Recovery Look Like? http://floridarecoverycenter.ufhealth.org/2013/02/18/what-does-recovery-look-like/ http://floridarecoverycenter.ufhealth.org/2013/02/18/what-does-recovery-look-like/#comments Mon, 18 Feb 2013 15:19:18 +0000 Nicole Doria http://shands-frc.sites.medinfo.ufl.edu/?p=1621 RecoveryLadySeveral of the physicians and treatment providers at the UF&Shands Florida Recovery Center are in recovery. They understand the challenges of facing addiction and living a clean and sober life. Take a look at their personal recovery stories. Would you be willing to share your recovery story with us?

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]]> http://floridarecoverycenter.ufhealth.org/2013/02/18/what-does-recovery-look-like/feed/ 0 You Have Made a Choice for Lifelong Sobriety http://floridarecoverycenter.ufhealth.org/2013/02/08/you-have-made-a-choice-for-lifelong-sobriety/ http://floridarecoverycenter.ufhealth.org/2013/02/08/you-have-made-a-choice-for-lifelong-sobriety/#comments Fri, 08 Feb 2013 21:50:14 +0000 Nicole Doria http://shands-frc.sites.medinfo.ufl.edu/?p=1615 BalloonsSobriety Anniversaries represent the awesome accomplishment of one-day-at-a-time living without alcohol or drugs (nicotine counts) for one year. This page will fiercely protect the anonymity of all participants who choose to share Sobriety Anniversary dates. We have surpassed our first-year goal … to exceed in total sobriety time the 25 years my sister, Laura, struggled unsuccessfully with alcohol and drugs. Participate now.

]]> http://floridarecoverycenter.ufhealth.org/2013/02/08/you-have-made-a-choice-for-lifelong-sobriety/feed/ 0 Top 10 Depression Destroyers http://floridarecoverycenter.ufhealth.org/2013/02/08/top-10-depression-destroyers/ http://floridarecoverycenter.ufhealth.org/2013/02/08/top-10-depression-destroyers/#comments Fri, 08 Feb 2013 21:28:48 +0000 Nicole Doria http://shands-frc.sites.medinfo.ufl.edu/?p=1611 DaisySeasonal depression is a reality. If you’re in the throes, it’s time to take it seriously and simplify. Here are ways to make sure you get up, get going, and achieve the sense of self-worth that comes with accomplishment. And remember, spring is coming soon. Beginning first thing in the morning and continuing all day, heed this advice. Read full article. ]]> http://floridarecoverycenter.ufhealth.org/2013/02/08/top-10-depression-destroyers/feed/ 0