Did you know that half of all new drug users are under the age of 18? Curiosity and experimentation play a big role in teenage drug use. Many life-long addictions begin in the teenage years and can result in long-term consequences. Some drugs are more commonly abused than others in this demographic though.   Alcohol...Read More

  Drug detox is never pleasant, but benzodiazepine detox can be dangerous. Benzodiazepines, or benzos, are a type of psychoactive drugs that act like minor tranquilizers or sedatives. These drugs are typically medically prescribed, but due to their addictive nature are commonly abused.   Benzodiazepine Drugs Benzos possess psycholeptic, hypnotic, sedative, and amnesic effects. They’re...Read More

  Detox and rehab treatments fall into one of two categories- inpatient or outpatient. Both focus on safe drug withdrawals and working on rehabilitation, but there are some differences. Here at Delray Center for Addiction Medicine, we offer a full-service outpatient detox program, but that may not be the best choice for everyone. Here are...Read More

Detoxing is the first step to recovery, but withdrawal is never easy or fun. It’s the start to a long and hard journey. That’s why here at Delray Center for Addiction Medicine we recommend our rapid detox program, which uses RMOD. However, if you’re going the traditional detox route, this is what you can expect...Read More

Are you suffering from Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS) or want to learn more about it? Here is a handy guide to all of the burning questions you may have about this condition.   What is Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS)? Detox and withdrawal are never fun, but long-term withdrawal symptoms can be extra detrimental to...Read More

  If you’ve been to our Delray Center for Addiction Medicine center, or are struggling with addiction, you may have heard about SMART Recovery. So what is it and how can it help with addiction treatment?   What is SMART Recovery? SMART, Self Management and Recovery Training, is an organization that provides free support groups...Read More

Parenting is never easy, and despite what kids think there is a lot of guesswork in it. The teenage years can be particularly rough. Kids at this age begin to rebel, testing boundaries and finding their own identity. This can make recognizing the signs of drug addiction difficult. Many of the symptoms of being a...Read More

We’re now in a new year, but that doesn’t mean we’ve completely left 2018 in the past. We’re now getting the opportunity to look at some startling facts from last year. The US is still struggling with an opiate epidemic, and now a new generation is facing astounding numbers of nicotine addiction. Here are the...Read More

  No addiction is easy, whether it’s drugs or shopping, addiction is a challenge. Some substances are more addictive than others though. The more addicting a substance is, the easier it is to get hooked and harder it is to detox. It can be hard to scientifically judge, which drugs are most addictive, but here...Read More

While the US has been focused on the on-going opiate epidemic, another addiction has overtaken American youth: vaping.   Vaping, or the use of an electronic cigarette that mimics traditional smoking, has been increasing among teens in the US. A liquid, typically containing nicotine but can also include hash or marijuana, is heated to generate...Read More