First Responders and Addiction Struggles: Why So Common?
First Responders and Addiction Struggles: Why So Common? The Blackberry Center Behavioral Hospital Troy Borges 👍Emergency responders are there for us when we need them the most. From car accidents to fires to medical emergencies, they play a pivotal role in ensuring safety. Their...
Veterans Health Care
Honoring Heroes: Veterans’ Health Care and the Heroes Mile
Introduction: Veterans have sacrificed their time, energy, and safety to protect our nation. Providing them with comprehensive health care is a way to honor their...
How to Stop Using Drugs: A Complete Guide to Recovery
Struggling with a substance use disorder is not a moral failing. Addiction is a disease that impairs your ability to quit, but you can learn how to stop using drugs with the help...
The Most Common Addictions in Florida
If you are struggling with addiction, know that you are not alone. Having an addiction to drugs and alcohol is a serious problem for countless people in the United States. In the state of Florida...
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 consequences of addiction are devastating. Fortunately, drug rehab for veterans has proven to be...
How to Recognize if You’re a Gray Area Drinker
Excessive drinking as defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is binge drinking (four or more drinks in one occasion for women, or five or more for men), chronic drinking (eight...
Medications to Stop Drinking: Which Ones Work?
Every year, millions of veterans deal with an alcohol use disorder (AUD). And while many are able to recover with professional addiction treatment, some also try medications to stop drinking. It’s important to note, though, that medications to quit drinking are only of many evidence-based treatment options.
What does that mean? In almost every instance, medication to stop drinking is more effective when paired with alcohol counseling and other addiction treatment methods. Keep reading to learn more about the nature of alcoholism and how medications to quit drinking could play a role in your recovery.
What Medications Can Help You Stop Drinking?
It’s important to remember that medication to quit drinking is...
Chronic Pain and Rehab: How to Manage Addiction and Health
If you struggle with chronic pain and addiction, making the decision to receive treatment at a rehab center can feel like choosing between two...
Is Liquid G (GHB) Making a Comeback
Is Liquid G (GHB) Making a Comeback The Blackberry Center Behavioral Hospital Troy Borges...
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...
What Are Suicidal Ideations? Definition and Symptoms
Suicide is the act of intentionally ending one’s own life. However, not everyone who thinks about suicide acts upon it. Below, we’ll delve deeper into the question, “What are suicidal ideations?” as well...
The Most Common Addictions in Florida
If you are struggling with addiction, know that you are not alone. Having an addiction to drugs and alcohol...
What Is Krokodil? Veteran Opioid Abuse
More and more veterans are facing the risks of...
Meth Detox: Withdrawal Process and Treatment
Methamphetamine withdrawal symptoms usually aren’t life-threatening, which gives some...
What to Expect When You Quit Drinking: What Veterans Need to Know
Unfortunately, many military veterans who left their country to...
Should I Avoid Rehab During the Coronavirus Pandemic?
The coronavirus pandemic has disrupted daily life for millions...
How to Maintain Your Continuity of Care
Continuity of care is an extremely important aspect of any and every rehabilitation program. It doesn’t matter if you’re dealing with a mental illness,...
Dual Diagnosis Treatment: 5 Common Questions
If you struggle with co-occurring mental health and substance abuse disorders, your addiction recovery plan might not look like traditional addiction treatment. Instead, you...
Surviving Heroin Withdrawals with Medical Detox
This is a personal account from Carissa Sawyer, a woman in recovery from heroin addiction. This story details her heroin addiction, her path to...
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 stop...
How Much Does Rehab Cost: The Real Price
Making the decision to seek treatment for yourself or to assist a loved one is a challenging task to start with. While mental health...