Alcoholism is on the Rise in Florida
By: Shannon Persad
Mar 9, 2021
Recent reports note that alcoholism has risen in Florida for the past two decades. Florida is fighting its own drug battles with opioids and cocaine, but alcohol remains on the...
Cocaine Poisoning Rising Nationwide and in Florida
By: Shannon Persad
Mar 9, 2021
Cocaine has a long history in Florida and continues to make its presence known in different ways, affecting our society and those in recovery. New reports from the 2020 Drug...
Florida Pilot Program Provides Career Training for Recovery
By: Shannon Persad
Mar 9, 2021
Florida has received millions in emergency funds to combat the opioid crisis in the last few years. In particular, the $5 million Florida received from the Department of Labor will...
Florida School Receives $1.46M Grant for Opioids Research
By: Shannon Persad
Mar 9, 2021
Many people develop an opioid addiction due to an overprescription of painkillers. In Florida, opioids continue to impact the community, with opioid-related deaths rising 10% since 2019. On February 4th,...