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Drinking spirits around the holidays has become as much of a tradition as celebrating the holidays themselves. Find out what health care experts are saying about this spike in alcohol use. …
The University of Florida Health Science Center held it’s fifth annual Celebrating Distinction ceremony to recognize those faculty members who have recently been named to an endowed professorship or chair. The event was held October 26, 2016 in the DeWeese Auditorium at the McKnight Brain Institute. The Department of…
How to handle being the sober one at the party this holiday. Here are some things you can do to make these events less challenging.
Your community largely determines the quality of your sobriety. Here are some tips and things to keep in mind when choosing friends in sobriety.
On Saturday, September 19th the UF Health Florida Recovery Center (FRC) held their 11th Annual FRC reunion at the Paramount Plaza Hotel in Gainesville, Florida. The FRC annual reunion provides an opportunity for alumni of the program to return to Gainesville to celebrate their recovery and reconnect with alumni and…
Dr. Scott Teitelbaum, UF Fellowship Training Director (left)…
Led by Scott Teitelbaum, M.D., the UF&Shands Florida Recovery Center in Gainesville, Florida provides treatment, advocacy, education and research in support of those who seek recovery from addiction.
What does recovery look like? It looks like me. I came to addiction a little later in life than some of my peers. I had a childhood trauma that resurfaced, and I turned to intravenous drug use. During my active addiction, I found that my carer actually advanced…
Michele Markant, former FRC patient in recovery, found herself completely addicted to pain medication which eventually led to her arrest and the loss of her job. She credits FRC for her new lease on life, and wants to serve as a symbol of hope for others suffering with addiction.
The Florida Recovery Center’s multi-disciplinary treatment team includes University of Florida physicians who specialize in addiction medicine.
