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...
Is Liquid G (GHB) Making a Comeback
Is Liquid G (GHB) Making a Comeback The Blackberry Center Behavioral Hospital Troy Borges 👍Liquid G, a popular club drug of the 1990s, has been showing up again with a new crowd of younger users....
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...
Medical Detox: Why Do Veterans Need It?
Coming to the decision to quit drugs and alcohol is life-changing. And you should feel proud for taking that first step, but it’s important to make sure you’re laying the foundation for a successful recovery.
When...
Understanding Military Sexual Trauma and Finding Treatment Options
The U.S Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) estimates that 1 in 4 female veterans and 1 in 100 male veterans have experienced military sexual trauma (MST). MST applies to service members who have experienced...
Barriers to Mental Health Treatment for Veterans
Despite the fact that treatment options for people with mental illnesses continue to become more effective and accessible throughout the United States, veterans still face many barriers to mental health treatment. Unfortunately, veterans...
Barbiturate Addiction Recovery: Evidence-Based Treatments Barbiturates pose a danger to millions of Floridians as an addictive prescription drug.
For so many people who struggle with substance abuse, addiction starts with prescription drugs that they might need to function day-to-day, like pain medication or sleeping pills. Addiction to barbiturates is no different, and we know how challenging it can be to battle drug abuse, particularly if it presents with co-occurring mental health disorders.
Learn more about the first steps toward drug abuse recovery from an addiction to barbiturates below.
What Exactly Are Barbiturates?
Barbiturates are prescription drugs that doctors most commonly prescribed for patients in the 20th century and up until the 70s. But research soon discovered that barbiturates were highly addictive and habit forming.
Barbiturates are a class of drugs known...
Where Is Christian Counseling Near Me?
Many addiction treatment programs simply remove the drugs or alcohol from the environment, but don’t take the time to heal your mind, which is...
What Are the Consequences of a Drug Detox at Home?
Recognizing one’s battle with drug abuse is often the first step toward recovery for...
What Is the Connection Between PTSD, GABA, and Alcohol?
Experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in addition to an alcohol addiction is a common occurrence for veterans. What many people don’t know is that there are ways to prevent PTSD symptoms from getting...
What Is Fentanyl? Prescription Drug Abuse Facts
Like most people, you have probably heard a lot about heroin and the opioid crisis. But what about prescription opioids like fentanyl? And what is fentanyl, anyway?
Put simply, fentanyl is a type of...
Will Depression Go Away Without Treatment?
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If you have recently struggled to get out of bed, lost interest in the things you...
Can Holidays Cure Depression? The Impact on Mental Health
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For many people, the holiday season...
How Veterans Can Afford Rehab Costs in DeLand, FL
For many veterans who struggle with substance abuse, they...
National Depression Screening Day in October
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Millions of Americans are impacted by...
Suicide Survivors: Preventing Suicide in Ohio
Since the start of 2020, there has been a...
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...
Does Medicare Cover Detox?
In the best-case scenarios, navigating health insurance and Medicare can be challenging. Many patients aren’t sure what drug rehab services are covered, or if/how...
7 Tips for Enjoying a Sober Holiday
The holiday season is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy time together with family and friends. Unfortunately, they do also come with their fair share...
Sober Santa’s 10 Tips for a Sober Holiday
Staying sober for the holidays can be especially challenging, especially for people in early recovery. From office parties to family gatherings, alcohol—and often, drugs—seem...