Fake Percocet Is Still in Florida, What Are the Risks?
Fake Percocet Is Still in Florida, What Are the Risks? The Blackberry Center Behavioral Hospital Troy Borges 👍Opioid medications are frequently prescribed for pain management. And during the opioid epidemic that swept the nation in the 2000s, the state of Florida became an epicenter for these prescription pain...
Anxiety Disorder Inpatient Treatment: What to Know
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Knowing when it’s time to seek an anxiety disorder inpatient treatment program isn’t always simple. Your symptoms may ebb and flow, making it difficult to tell the difference between a...
Are Adderall and Alcohol a Bad Combination for Veterans?
Adderall is a common prescription medication used primarily to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It is a mixture of amphetamine salts and acts as a stimulant on the central nervous system (CNS)....
The 3 Stages of Addiction Denial and How to Navigate Them
Addiction is a severe mental illness, although it can be hard for addicts to see that. That’s why 23.5 million Americans suffer from this chronic disease. If someone you love is living with a substance...
The Dangerous Side Effects of XTC Drug Use
XTC is an illegal drug that you often find in “rave” or club scenes. Unfortunately, more and more young adults in the United States are abusing the XTC drug and suffering dangerous side...
New Legislation to Improve Mental Health Care for Veterans
Dangerous situations that a veteran might find themselves in are not just active duty or combat exposure. Rather, veterans with undiagnosed and untreated mental health conditions have a much higher risk of developing...
Step 2: Came to believe that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity.
Hey everyone, I’m Vance Johnson, a former NFL athlete and current recovery advocate for the Vance Johnson Recovery Center. Continuing our conversation about the 12 steps, I’d like to take this time to talk with you about the second step of recovery. The second step of Alcoholics Anonymous says that, “We came to be aware that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity.” Let’s talk about what “power greater than ourselves” means and how you can successfully maneuver this step.
The second step of the 12-step program piggybacks off the success of the first step. Unless you have genuinely admitted to being powerless when it comes to...
7 Myths About Rehab
7 Myths About Rehab The Blackberry Center Behavioral Hospital Troy Borges 👍If you are considering getting help for your addiction at a rehab and recovery center,...
How Can Attending Mental Health Rehab Help You?
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Mental illness is one of the most common types of health...
National First Responders Day
October 28 is National First Responders Day. It is a day to honor the brave men and women who put their lives on the line every day to keep people safe when disaster...
What You Should Know About the “Lean” Drug
You might’ve heard of the highly addictive substance called lean in famous hip hop songs, like Lil Wayne’s “Me and My Drank.” But what exactly is it, and how many people suffer from...
Drug Rehab for Veterans in Florida
Substance use disorders affect millions of veterans each year. And whether it’s alcohol, prescription medications, or illicit drugs, the...
Amphetamine Addiction Treatment for Veterans
An amphetamine addiction can be extremely detrimental to veterans’...
Las Vegas Fentanyl Deaths Rise: What Can We Do?
Throughout Southern Nevada, fentanyl has led to a concerning...
Isotonitazene Found in Growing Ohio Overdose Deaths
News reports show that the Ohio opioid epidemic continues...
Do I Have a Mental Illness, or Am I Overreacting?
Someone may question whether they have a mental illness...
Inpatient Mental Health Facilities: 3 Must-Know Facts
How much do you know about inpatient mental health facilities? You may have a vague idea of how they work, but do you fully...
Best Behavioral Hospitals in the Gulf Coast of Florida
Life with mental illness is seldom easy. You might sometimes find yourself with exacerbated symptoms that make daily functions seem impossible. In moments of...
Outpatient Alcohol Treatment: What Is It?
Alcoholism is on the rise in the United States. According to a recent study from the Journal of the America Medical Association, one in...
Why Do Mental Illness and Addiction Go Together?
From the beginnings of addiction to dual diagnosis, Florida is home to countless people in need of help with their mental health and substance...
Oxycodone Addiction Treatment: What You Need to Know
It’s hard to believe now, but oxycodone was originally released under the premise that it was a safer alternative to other opiates. However, the...