Heroin overdoses are on the increase as part of the fallout from the opioid epidemic. As people find it harder to obtain opioid prescription painkillers, they graduate to using heroin. Heroin doses are much harder to manage than pills like oxycodone and hydrocodone, leading to more overdoses and deaths. Signs of an overdose may become…
Are you worried about the price of detox? At Compass Detox, we keep our prices affordable to make our detox in South Florida accessible for a wide spectrum of clients. We also provide insurance verification so you immediately know whether your provider covers the cost of addiction treatment. If you’re like many clients, the first…
As infection rates from the pandemic begin to decrease, you may wonder about the relationship between COVID and drug use. Did prolonged isolation decrease drug abuse rates, and are addiction rates increasing now that COVID is diminishing? Learn what the United Nations and the CDC say on the matter and how COVID affects those with…
National Drug Addiction Month sets aside the month of September to celebrate recovery and raise awareness for drug and alcohol addiction. This can also be a time to reflect on how your own substance abuse may be affecting your life. If you find that you are struggling, you can observe Drug Addiction Month by turning…
