How to Fight Adderall Addiction
How to Fight Adderall Addiction The Blackberry Center Behavioral Hospital Troy Borges 👍In 2016, The New York Times Magazine gave millennials a new nickname: Generation Adderall. Since its release in 1996, doctors have prescribed the drug to millions of people—oftentimes children. While prescription drugs can...
How to Detox from Meth
Although many people try to become sober on their own, professional drug therapy is significantly more likely to result in long-term methamphetamine addiction recovery. A medically assisted program from a detox center in...
Addiction and Trauma Therapy for Florida Veterans
Many veterans return from military service bearing scars they didn’t have before, but not all scars are physical. For some, the trauma they endured follows them home. It may even push them to...
Synthetic Opioid “Pink” Drug Use in the United States
The “Pink” drug is a synthetic opioid that is more potent than morphine and stronger than heroin. This drug has caused many confirmed deaths in the United States, and its use continues to spread.
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Going to Rehab: A Guide for Veterans
If you are a veteran who is considering going to rehab, you most likely have a lot of questions and concerns. To start, what is the process of going to rehab like for...
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...
The Difference Between Dependence vs. Addiction
It is important to understand the difference in dependence vs. addiction when looking for addiction treatment. Many times, dependence and addiction co-occur, meaning that they present at the same time. However, drug dependency can exist without a psychological addiction and vice versa. Whether you are dealing with physical dependence, mental addiction, or both, addiction treatment can be tailored to meet you wherever you are with substance use.
Central Florida residents struggled with an increase in addiction rates since the start of COVID in 2020. Overdose deaths have largely been attributed to illicit drugs laced with illegally manufactured fentanyl. However, the massive influx of prescription medications to treat mental health disorders...
Signs of Alcohol Poisoning: What to Do in an Alcohol Emergency
Many people enjoy alcohol on special occasions and at friendly gatherings. However, if you or someone else is in physical distress from drinking too...
Vance Johnson Recovery Center Is Now In-Network With Cigna
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – December 2, 2020
The Vance Johnson Recovery Center, a state-licensed, Joint...
What Are the Different Types of PTSD?
If a traumatic experience has caused you to seek refuge at a rehab center for Veterans in Florida, you’re not alone. However, since each person is unique, your response to these events may...
Going to Rehab: A Guide for Veterans
If you are a veteran who is considering going to rehab, you most likely have a lot of questions and concerns. To start, what is the process of going to rehab like for...
Military Alcohol Rehab: What to Expect
For military veterans and active duty members, seeking help for issues like addiction isn’t always easy. However, too many...
Understanding the 5 Stages of Addiction for Veterans
Addiction is a challenging disorder that threatens the lives...
Benefits of Inpatient Treatment for Addiction & Mental Health
In speaking about addiction, a common refrain is to...
Can You Spot Fake Xanax? How Veterans Can Stay Safe
Fake Xanax bars are spreading throughout the United States....
Cocaine Overdose Symptoms: Protecting At-Risk Veterans
Cocaine overdoses are on the rise in Florida. In...
Step 1: Admit We Are Powerless
Hi there. I’m Vance Johnson, and today I want to discuss the first step in the 12-step recovery process. “We admitted we were powerless...
Creating an Effective Relapse Prevention Plan
If you’ve recently gotten clean, congratulations! You’ve taken a huge step toward a better life by getting sober. Things are probably starting to look...
What Is My Why: Don S., Director of Admissions
I direct admissions at Heroes’ Mile Recovery Center in Deland, FL. My duties sound straightforward and simple. I find a way to get Military...
Step 7: Humbly asked Him to remove our shortcomings.
Hey everyone, your favorite Recovery Advocate Vance Johnson here. This week we’re talking about seven of the 12 steps, “Humbly asked Him to remove...
Alcohol Abuse Statistics Ohio: Important Figures to Know
When the opioid epidemic hit the United States, Ohio residents were hit particularly hard. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, Ohio had...