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Borderline Personality Disorder vs. Bipolar Disorder: How Are They Different?
From Springbrook Hospital -If you’re unsure whether you have borderline personality disorder vs. bipolar disorder, understanding the differences between the two mental illnesses is a great place to start. It’s not uncommon for...
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5 Steps to Building a Life-Saving Suicide Prevention Plan
Unfortunately, individuals with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are more likely to experience suicidal thoughts. This type of safety plan serves as a guide...
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Mental and Physical Effects of Long-Term Addiction
It’s common knowledge that there can be noticeable effects of long-term addiction. For years, organizations like the...
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How Is Cocaine Made? The Cutting Agents May Surprise You
Cocaine is abused in several different ways but usually involves inhalation or injection from the powdered form...
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Does Moral Injury Provoke Addiction Among Veterans?
The United States Military often depicts images of honor, dignity, and bravery. Many of those who join...
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Drug Trends: Columbus Ohio Overdose Deaths Increase 46%
By now it is evident that drug overdose deaths increased substantially in 2020 due to a variety...
Behavioral Health
News for mental health issues.
Heroin Addiction Treatment: Florida’s Opioid Crisis Plan
Florida is in the midst of a heroin crisis, with the epidemic showing no sign of stopping. While state efforts are underway to...
Borderline Personality Disorder Symptoms and Treatments
From Springbrook Hospital -Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a type of personality disorder that presents with far-reaching symptoms. This means individuals with BPD...
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Awareness Week in October
From Springbrook Hospital -Millions of adults in the United States display symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). But many of them don’t get the necessary...
Christian Recovery
The benefits of a faith-based, Christian substance abuse treatment program are many.
Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) Statistics and Efficacy
Due to increased stress caused by the coronavirus pandemic, more than 81,000 people experienced fatal overdoses between May of 2019 and May 2020,...
Best Inpatient Mental Health Facilities in Florida
From Springbrook Hospital -Everyone experiences feelings like sadness and anxiety at times. However, if such emotions last for months at a time, persist...
Delusions vs Hallucinations: The Real Difference
Though often thought of as similar things, delusions and hallucinations present in very different ways for veterans who are experiencing mental health concerns....
Co-Occurring Disorders
And Dual Diagnosis news to help with your recovery and behavioral health
K2, Kronic, or Golden Kush: What Is the “Spice” Drug?
The “spice” drug refers to a variety of different chemicals that mimic the effects of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the active chemical in marijuana. Often...
How to Get a Narcan Kit in Orlando, Florida
In recent years, the opioid epidemic has swept through states like Florida and left behind almost 70 thousand overdose-related casualties. While there are...
How Long Is Depression Rehab? What to Expect
From Springbrook Hospital -Individuals who struggle to function due to major depression often benefit from inpatient treatment, but before they begin, they want...
Partial Hospitalization
Partial hospitalization, also known as PHP (partial hospitalization program), is a type of program used to treat mental illness and substance abuse.
What Is the Baker Act?
Springbrook Hospital is a Baker Act-receiving facility in Hernando County, Florida. But what is the Baker Act? If you’re unsure, we’ll address any...
Chemical Dependency: What It Means to Be Addicted
From Springbrook Hospital -Addiction is about more than making the conscious choice to use drugs or alcohol. It leaves a lasting impact on...
Benefits of Getting Help at an Addiction Recovery Center
If you’ve recently decided to quit using drugs or alcohol, congratulations! This step marks the beginning of your path toward long-term recovery. While...
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How Addictive Are Painkillers?
Pain is a universal experience, but some deal with it more often than others. Every year in...
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Family Therapy for Veteran
For veterans struggling with mental illness and substance use disorders, one of the most beneficial parts of...
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Beacon Health Options for Drug Rehab
Vance Johnson Recovery Center is proud to be an in-network provider for Beacon Health Options (formerly Value Options, Inc.). To verify your substance abuse coverage right away, call us at...
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Track Marks & Other Signs of IV Drug Use
If you suspect that a loved one has started using intravenous (IV) drugs, then you’ll want to...
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Complex PTSD: Symptoms and Treatments for Veterans
As a veteran, you are probably familiar with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). But what exactly is complex...
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7 Effects of Alcohol on the Skin That You Didn’t Know
It’s not a secret that alcohol isn’t good for you. But did you know that there can...
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Why PHP for Drug and Alcohol Rehab? Partial hospitalization
Between inpatient care, outpatient programs, and partial hospitalization programs (PHP), finding the right level of care for...