Published: Sep 28th, 2018
For the first time in a while, pundits and politicians were talking about the drug that kills more people than any other each year in the U.S. I’m talking about […]
Published: Sep 28th, 2018
ens of thousands of college students nationwide will cheer for their football teams this weekend. Some of those who show up for the game after tailgate drinking may not remember […]
Published: Nov 24th, 2014
Holiday gratitude in recovery Gratitude has been a time-honored tradition for us human beings. Since people first realized the importance and value of the life-sustaining elements, there has been an […]
Published: Oct 8th, 2014
Addiction in the brain Addiction exists in the human brain. Specialized neurological pathways in the brain, called circuits, are designed for the experience of pleasure. These circuits tie together parts […]
Published: Sep 16th, 2014
Unfortunately, we hear tragic stories of celebrities dying from suicide or drug overdose too often. Some of us have even experienced the suicides of a friend or a loved one. […]
Published: Sep 15th, 2014
September is National Recovery Month, organized by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health services Administration (SAMHSA). This year – the event’s 25th – Recovery Month will focus on getting people […]
Published: Jul 12th, 2013
Addiction is a family disease. Many family members of alcoholics and addicts feel fear, stress, anxiety, resentment, anger and stress-related health issues. The disease affects family members individually and as […]
Published: Dec 21st, 2012
Addiction is far-reaching. Addiction does not affect the addict alone. The friends, family and loved ones who surround the addict are also afflicted with the effects of addiction. At the […]
Published: Dec 20th, 2012
UF Health Florida Recovery Center 4001 S.W. 13th Street Gainesville, Florida UF Health Florida Recovery Center is located in southwest Gainesville off of State Road 441 in Florida. The 10-acre […]
Published: Aug 5th, 2012
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.