COVID-19’s Effect on Isolation & Alcohol Abuse

Coronavirus Consequences The Effect of Isolation on Alcoholism At Guardian Recovery we have witnessed the rise in alcohol abuse and alcoholism since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. People are facing a great deal of personal challenges as a direct result of mandatory closures and newly emerging regulations, including financial insecurity, job instability, increased anxiety […]

Overcoming Alcoholism While in College

Young in Recovery Getting Sober While in College I took my first sip of lukewarm beer at a house party when I was 16 years old. Still in high school (and still rather straight-laced), I said to myself, “This is disgusting, what am I doing,” and continued to put the majority of my mental effort […]

When Should I to Hold an Intervention?

Helping a Loved One Tips for How & When to Hold an Intervention If you have been watching someone you love struggle with addiction for weeks, months or years it has probably become apparent to you that addiction treatment is necessary. Despite your best efforts your loved one might repeatedly refuse treatment, desperately trying to […]

Why is Addiction in the Hospitality Industry so Common?

Risky Careers Addiction in the Hospitality Industry The hospitality industry has the potential to be extremely high-stress, no matter who you are or what company you work for. This industry can be broken down into four main categories: food and beverage; lodging; travel and tourism; and recreation. Alcoholism and drug addiction affects all working individuals, […]

Addressing Depression & Addiction in Treatment

Co-Occurring Disorders The Link Between Depression & Xanax Addiction We all feel sad from time to time. Generally these feelings stem from a set of circumstances. Maybe we lose a job we enjoyed, a romantic relationship comes to a bitter end, or a beloved pet runs away. Over time, as the pain begins to fade, […]

What is a Typical Day Like in Detox?

A Day In Medical Detox What a Typical Day Looks Like in Detox You have finally made the decision to take control of your life and enter into medical detox. Chances are, you don’t feel completely confident in your decision to seek professional help. Not only is addiction a disease of denial, but there is […]

What Happens After Detox?

The Addiction Treatment Process What Happens After Medical Detox? So, you have just finished detox. This is the riskiest time for your recovery because you are now facing an extremely high risk of relapse. Because active addiction is a chronic and relapsing brain disease, it takes a fair amount of time for the brain to […]

Tampa’s Opioid Epidemic

Tampa’s Opioid Epidemic How The Opioid Epidemic is Affecting Tampa Tampa’s Opioid Epidemic has had devastating consequences for the city. It has largely mirrored the nationwide epidemic trends. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, contact us can be traced back to the mid-1990s, when pharmaceutical companies began pushing out copious amounts of […]

How to Find the Best Detox in Tampa

Florida Addiction Recovery Looking for the Best Detox in Tampa? Are you looking for the best detox in Tampa for yourself or a loved one? There are many to choose from. We put together this guide about Tampa, addiction issues specific to Tampa, the recovery community in Tampa, and what to look for when trying […]

New Study Finds 49% of Workers are Struggling with Substance Abuse

Pandemic Consequences New Study Shows Nearly Half of American Workers are Struggling with Substance Abuse We have officially been in the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic for more than a year. It has been a trying time for all of us. Many of us suffered job insecurity, struggled to make ends meet and had to […]