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...
Does Alcohol Cause Cancer? Here’s the Sobering Truth
Having a drink after work: harmless, right? Drinking alcohol has certainly been normalized in our society. Most people are aware that alcohol use can become a harmful addiction, but that’s far from the...
The Best Rehab Centers in Las Vegas, Nevada
In Las Vegas, Nevada, thousands of people struggle with addiction every year. But if you are trying to find addiction treatment, sorting through all of the recovery centers in the area can feel...
National Suicide Prevention Month: What Veterans Should Know
Did you know that September 10th is World Suicide Prevention Day? In fact, we get more than one day or even one National Suicide Prevention Week—the whole of September is National Suicide Prevention Month.
During this...
PTSD Triggers: Definitions, Examples, and Treatment
It can happen on a perfectly normal day. Someone walks around outside when, suddenly, they hear a car backfire. The sound, like other PTSD triggers, stirs up past feelings and intrusive memories of...
Understanding the 5 Stages of Addiction for Veterans
Addiction is a challenging disorder that threatens the lives of veterans each and every day in the United States. To better know how to combat the symptoms of this disorder, one must first...
Medicare vs. Medicaid: Covering Mental Health & Rehab
When it comes to choosing the right mental health treatment, you might be wondering exactly which services will have you covered. But how do you know if a treatment center accepts Medicare or Medicaid? And which one will cover the services you need? Here, we explain Medicare vs. Medicaid so that you can receive the right mental health care when you need it.
The Basics of Medicare vs. Medicaid
Medicare and Medicaid might sound similar, but they provide different coverage opportunities depending on your age, financial situation, and current health needs. In some rare cases, people are dual eligible for both programs. Let’s jump into the main differences below.
Medicare
To start, it’s...
Alcohol and the COVID Vaccine: Is It Safe to Drink?
After an article about drinking and COVID vaccine effectiveness was released, many people around the country and the world are left wondering, “Can I...
Depression and Addiction Treatment in Florida
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It’s normal to experience moments of sadness every once in a...
What Is PHP Treatment? Partial Hospitalization Explained
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When someone researches addiction treatment programs, they may encounter an onslaught of acronyms they don’t understand. For instance, what is PHP treatment? Today, we’ll answer that question by delving deeper...
How to Tell Friends You’re Sober in 4 Steps
How to Tell Friends You’re Sober in 4 Steps The Blackberry Center Behavioral Hospital Troy Borges 👍So you made a decision to stop drinking and/or using drugs. Now, you’re in in a recovery...
Why Is Alcohol Addictive for Some People and Not Others?
Alcohol abuse and alcohol addiction are common in the United States. Nearly 6% of American adults and 2% of...
Best Behavioral Hospitals in the Gulf Coast of Florida
Life with mental illness is seldom easy. You might...
Tramadol: Answering Your Questions About Tramadol Abuse
Tramadol—also known by the brand names Ultram, Conzip, or...
Personality Risk for Addiction: What Traits Put You at Risk?
Personality Risk for Addiction: What Traits Put You at...
Alcohol and Anxiety: What Veterans Need to Know
According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse, as...
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...
7 Perfect Self-Care Quotes to Nurture Your Mental Health
As you jump into the new year, it is important to create space for mental health self-care. If you’re not quite sure where to...
Step 3: Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God as we understood Him
Hi friends, Vance Johnson here. Last week we discussed the second step of the 12-step program. This week we will continue the series onto...
Step 4: Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves
Hey everyone, Vance Johnson here. Now that we’ve covered the third step, I want to talk about the fourth step in the 12-step program:...