If you are suffering from drug abuse and addiction, whether via prescription or illegal drugs, consider travelling to one of Bradenton's excellent rehabilitation facilities. Help is available, and while detoxification can be a rough process it is more than worth it for the life you will be able to lead when you are drug free. The area also has several AA and NA groups who would be happy to help you or your loved ones by giving them a safe environment to share their experience with other recovering addicts. Relapse is a concern many addicts and their families have, but fellowships such as these have proven effective in giving strategies to help resist future temptations. You don't want to relapse and undo all your own hard work, and we don't want that either. Become a member of a group and share your trials with others who may be inspired by your strength, you may even become inspired by someone there. Endless possibilities!

Perhaps it's a friend or family member who is struggling with the scourge of addiction. The answer can be as simple as one word: Intervention. This is family and friends coming together to bring their concerns to the victim's attention in an effort to help them come to the conclusion that they are, in fact, in trouble. The problem is that there is more than just one type of Intervention, and that's where an Intervention Specialist comes in. These men and women are trained to help you choose the proper approach to the victim and make sure that they get the most out of the event. This is very important as addicts can often get very defensive during Interventions. Luckily, these specialists know how to handle that as well.

If you are addicted to drugs or alcohol and are considering entering rehab, think about going to another city or state for your treatment.

Get help today. Come to Braden and clear your mind on the riverside. You'll thank yourself tomorrow.

When recovery ends is when the real battle begins. You will have to struggle to fight the urges. One if the tools available to you is a fellowship. This is a place where you can talk about what you went through and what you're struggling with, with people who understand you on an intimate level. The once that have been sober and clean can help those who have just left rehab and are trying to connect. Everyone works together to create an environment of privacy and partnership. You can also find a sponsor at group meetings who will help you on an individual basis as your battle for your recovery.