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Cocaine Addiction
Patrick Slattery

Cocaine Comedown: What Happens After the High?

In 2022, there were 241 cocaine-related deaths just in Tampa. We know cocaine is deadly in the worst-case scenario. Cocaine use is tough on the body, even when it doesn’t lead to negative outcomes. Cocaine is known for its intense high that creates euphoric effects. Unfortunately, as the saying goes,

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heroin and blood pressure
Heroin Addiction
Patrick Slattery

Heroin and Blood Pressure: The Dangers of Hypotension

“One of the hardest things was learning that I was worth recovery.” – Demi Lovato In 2022, thirty-two deaths were associated with heroin in Tampa County. Thirty-two lives ended too soon. Unfortunately, these recorded deaths are people who died with heroin in their system. We don’t know how many people

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functioning heroin addict
Heroin Addiction
Patrick Slattery

Functioning Heroin Addict and Why the Name Is Misleading

In 2021, roughly 42,000 Floridians took heroin. Most people think they know what it looks like when someone has a heroin use disorder. But people are not stereotypes, and life with a substance use disorder can look different depending on a lot of factors. At Real Recovery, we understand that

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what is a speedball
Heroin Addiction
Patrick Slattery

What Is a Speedball and Why Is It Dangerous?

In 2022, there were 241 deaths associated with cocaine in Tampa, Florida. Another 32 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

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cocaine and nausea
Cocaine Addiction
Patrick Slattery

Cocaine and Nausea: What Cocaine Does to the Stomach

“I have absolutely no pleasure in the stimulants in which I sometimes so madly indulge. It has not been in the pursuit of pleasure that I have periled life and reputation and reason. It has been the desperate attempt to escape from torturing memories, from a sense of insupportable loneliness

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Alcoholism Treatment
Patrick Slattery

Stages of Alcoholism: Understanding the Jellinek Curve

Alcohol use disorder (AUD) has a serious impact on your life. It can affect everything from health, to work, to family life, and beyond. If you or your loved one is living with AUD, it can be an isolating experience. It’s important to know that you’re not alone. As of

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Alcoholism Treatment
Patrick Slattery

Binge Drinking: How Much Alcohol Is Too Much?

“They always say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself.” – Andy Warhol. In 2023, an estimated 16.1% of Floridians surveyed participated in binge drinking. Whether or not you know your limits when it comes to alcohol, this type of drinking can be dangerous. In the

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Carlos Escobar, Clinical Director

As the Clinical Director at Real Recovery Solutions, Carlos Escobar leverages over 15 years of experience in Substance Use Disorder Treatment, focusing on therapies like CBT and REBT to foster client self-understanding and acceptance. His commitment to innovative, personalized care aims to profoundly improve the lives of those battling addiction and related mental health challenges.