What Is a Speedball and Why Is It Dangerous?

In 2024, there were 197 deaths associated with cocaine in Tampa, Florida. Another 10 deaths were associated with heroin. These substances are deadly enough on their own, but what happens when they’re combined? Do you know what the combination is called? If you or your loved one is consuming these substances, you need to know […]

Heroin Overdose: From Crisis to Recovery

In 2024, there were 74 total deaths involving heroin in Tampa. Every one of those deaths was someone with people who loved them. All of those deaths caused a ripple effect of pain across their communities. There is good news, though: according to the Florida Medical Examiner report, heroin-related deaths have decreased across Florida by […]

1 Way to Start When Seeking Help NOW for Treatment of Opioid Misuse and Addiction

Seeking Help: Addiction has the potential to ruin lives. If you are able to recover, it can give you a new outlook on life. Arriving at a place of comfort when recovering takes time. Getting there is no easy feat. When it comes to opioid misuse and addiction, take note that it is a severe […]

How to Join a 12-Step Program and Successfully Navigate Dominate Your Recovery

At Real Recovery, we believe that following a 12-Step program is necessary for your recovery from alcohol and substance use disorders. Joining a 12-Step program can sometimes be intimidating. You are a new face in a new community environment, made up of people facing the same problem – a progressive disease. Learning to overcome the […]