Opioid Epidemic

The 1990s saw the announcement from pharmaceutical companies that ensured the medical community the chance a patient could become addicted to opioids was slim. With these reassurances, doctors began prescribing opioids to more patients as a way for their bodies to relax and recover from an assortment of injuries. Reality soon set in, however, with the realization that opioids are highly addictive.

The professionals at the Legacy Healing Center in South Florida are trained to help people that want to overcome their addiction to opioids. We work personally with each client by taking the time to learn more about you and your addiction so we can help you develop a treatment program that recognizes their recovery goals.

History of Opioid Addiction

Many people are surprised to learn that opioids have been in the United States since our country’s development. Before that, opioids have been in existence somehow, shape, or form since ancient times. Opioids first became a topic of discussion in America during the Civil War when battlefield doctors used morphine, a form of opium, to ease the pain of wounded soldiers. Sadly, they unknowingly sent many soldiers home with an addiction.

Since that time, opioids have taken many forms, and there was a noticeable spike in the drug being purchased for recreational use through street dealers over the last 20 years. Opioid use is responsible for numerous deaths around the country year over year.

How to Detox From Opioids

Although detox’s premise may seem simple and straightforward, you should not try to go through the process unless you are under the watchful eye of a trained medical professional. Typically, within a few hours of the last time you consumed your drug of choice, you will begin to experience withdrawal’s physical and psychological aspects. In most cases, clients complain of flu-like symptoms; however, these symptoms can easily be dangerous and deadly.

When you call and speak to one of our intake specialists, be sure to let them know if you are interested in our detox program.

What Opioid Rehab Is Like

The majority of your time in treatment will be spent taking part in various forms of therapy. The types of treatment we offer at Legacy Healing include family therapy, group therapy, individual counseling and behavioral therapy. These counseling forms will help you uncover the events in your life that made you turn toward addiction and what you can do to prevent turning back to your addiction once you return home.

How Long Does Rehab Last?

The decision regarding the length of your stay at Legacy Healing is personal to every client. We also realize that several factors need to be considered when you are trying to decide which program would be right for you. Legacy Healing offers programs that range anywhere between 30, 60 or 90 days. We recommend that before you finalize your decision, you speak with a member of our team regarding your options so that you can select the best one for you.

Sober Friendly Attractions Near Boston

When you are struggling with addiction, it is often easy to overlook the fun sober friendly activities and venues in and around the Boston area. Once you return home to Boston after rehab at Legacy Healing in South Florida, it’s understandable you will want to reacclimate yourself to the city and begin to visit some of the places that you may not have noticed in the past. However, before you do so, you will want to make sure you feel confident in your sobriety now that you returned home. An excellent idea is to find local 12-step meetings that you can regularly attend because this will reinforce what you learned during your time at Legacy Healing. Once you feel comfortable, you can begin to visit some of these great attractions in the Boston area. Our favorite place to visit include:

Quincy Market

If you enjoy shopping, be sure to add Quincy Market to your list of places to visit. Quincy Market is located near Faneuil Hall and features an abundance of shops and stores. Whether you want to take a seat and drink a delicious cup of coffee or you would like to purchase a special gift for a loved one, you will be able to find everything that you need at this market. Quincy Market is usually open seven days a week between 10 AM and 9 PM. However, the hours change on Sundays from 12 PM to 6 PM.

Quincy Market is located at 206 S. Market Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02109.

Boston Children’s Museum

The Boston Children’s Museum is an interactive museum specifically designed for little ones. Nothing is off-limits in this museum, and children are actually encouraged to reach up and touch the various exhibits. The museum has the distinguished honor of being the second oldest children’s museum in the United States. The Boston Children’s Museum is open from Wednesday through Sunday between 10 AM and 4:30 PM.

You can visit the Boston Children’s Museum at 312 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210.

Franklin Park Zoo

The Franklin Park Zoo is one of the most popular zoos in the Boston area. The zoo is home to over 1,000 animals and features 63 exhibits, including the Outback Trail and the Kalahari Kingdom. There are different times during the year when admission to the zoo is free, including every Friday from the end of June to the end of August. Franklin Park Zoo is open seven days a week between 9 AM and 4 PM.

Franklin Park Zoo is located at 1 Franklin Park Road, Boston, Massachusetts 02121.

An addiction to opioids is not something that has to plague you for the rest of your life. The intake specialists at the Legacy Healing Center in South Florida are available today to help you begin developing a treatment plan that will help you overcome your addiction and lead a healthier life. We encourage you to reach out to us at 888-534-2295 to begin the recovery process today.