All About Opioid Half Life
When referring to an opioid’s elimination half-life, this means how long it takes for 50% of the original opioid dose…
Level Up Lake Worth’ Blog
Welcome! Sharing in the power of recovery is important to the Level Up team. Our blog is designed to explore the addiction recovery experience and many related areas. Education, encouragement, ideas, compassionate understanding, new holistic treatments and personal experiences—you’ll find them all here in our new blog!
Those in recovery and their families are an important focus here. Some may find this blog seeking help and guidance. We’re here for you, too. Recovery from an addiction means that there are moving stories to share as well. We know that rebalancing the body, mind and spirit is challenging. Each person deserves a life free from addictions. Your comments and thoughts are welcome, so please share them! You may be providing just the words someone needs to hear, at just the right moment.
The Connection Between Dopamine High & Stimulant Addiction
Do you know that feeling when you eat a particularly scrumptious food or partake in a supremely thrilling activity? You…
Why Addiction is a Family Disease
When talking about addiction, most people discuss the individual. How the individual is behaving, what they are doing wrong, and…
A Guide to Drug & Alcohol Overdose
Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, & Statistics What is an overdose? A drug or alcohol overdose is a serious medical event that…
Opioid Addiction Vs. Opioid Dependence
According to ClinCalc.com, over 40 million Acetaminophen; Hydrocodone Bitartrate prescriptions and over 21 million Tramadol Hydrochloride prescriptions were written in…
The Benefits of Giving Up Alcohol
Anyone who has seen other people go through alcohol withdrawal, or experienced alcohol detox themselves, knows how difficult the process…
Types of Medications Used During Alcohol Detox
It is no secret that alcohol detox is hard. Even calling is hard may not begin to cover what it…
How Do We Stop The Opioid Crisis?
Opium, a chemical substance derived from the poppy plant, has been around for millennia. However, stronger forms of opioids, such…
Alternatives To Benzodiazepines
Panic attacks, increased heart rate, a constant knot in your stomach, staring wide away in the middle of the night,…
When to Seek an Alcohol Rehab Program in Florida
Alcohol is a tricky substance and it can be hard for a lot of people to know when they should…
Why The Ideal Time To Get Sober Is Now
While the COVID-19 pandemic is causing issues around the world, we would like to take a few minutes to explain…
10 Tips for Staying Sober: The Pandemic Edition
Some may say that staying sober is a fulltime job in itself, only you don’t get paid for it. In…
How Long Does Alcohol Stay in Your System?
When an individual drinks alcohol, it is processed by different organs and cells throughout the body. Signals are sent to…
35 Sober Activities To Do While You Hunker Down During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Not sure what to do with your free time when you can’t go out to eat or hang out with…
How Much Does Level Up Rehab Cost?
Level Up Lake Worth maintain top-quality rehab facilities that provide care for individuals struggling with addiction to a range of…
Is Alcohol A Depressant?
Millions of people consume alcohol every year to help them be more social or to help cope with feelings of…
Choosing The Best Substance Abuse Treatment Center
If you are looking for a substance abuse treatment center, it is a safe bet that you or a loved…
The Debate on Supervised Drug-Use Sites
Over the past decade, the abuse of prescription painkillers and opioids has risen dramatically. With the rise of abuse has…
10 Thoughts A Recovering Addict May Have & How To Cope
Whether it is day 1 or day 100 since someone with a substance use disorder has stopped drinking or drugging,…
How Do I Tell Someone I am an Addict?
Saying that words “I am an addict” or “I am an alcoholic” out loud, is possibly the scariest and most…