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...
Eating Disorders and Addiction: What’s the Connection?
According to the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders, eating disorders belong to a category of mental health concerns that affect thirty million people in the United States alone. In fact,...
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 Medicare covers detox. Thankfully, we are here as 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 the widespread use of heroin and other opioids, people who are...
Amphetamine Addiction Treatment for Veterans
An amphetamine addiction can be extremely detrimental to veterans’ physical, emotional, and mental health. Sadly, many veterans aren’t sure how to break the cycle of amphetamine abuse. The truth is that getting the...
What Is Mental Health?
At some time or another, everyone has seen a doctor because of their physical health. Sore throats, stomach aches, sprained ankles—nobody bats an eye at these ailments. But as conversations about emotional well-being...
Chemical Dependency: What It Means to Be Addicted
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Addiction is about more than making the conscious choice to use drugs or alcohol. It leaves a lasting impact on someone’s physical health as well, including the way their body functions on a daily basis. For instance, repeated substance use can cause them to develop something known as chemical dependency.
Chemical dependency fundamentally changes the way someone’s body processes a substance. This makes it all the more challenging to stop using it. Keep reading to understand why that is, as well as what can be done to overcome this early hurdle in addiction treatment.
What Is Chemical Dependency?
The term “chemical dependency” refers to a physical reliance on drugs...
Tina Drug Abuse: Facts You Need to Know
Overdose deaths related to the “Tina” drug continue to increase throughout the state of Ohio. With the dangers on the rise, it’s more important...
Tina Drug Abuse: Facts You Need to Know
Overdose deaths related to the “Tina” drug continue to increase throughout the state of...
Most Frequently Questions Asked About Liquid G (GHB)
20 years ago, liquid G (GHB) was one of the popular drugs in Las Vegas clubs. However, after being classified as a controlled substance in 2000, it nearly disappeared from the drug scene.
Unfortunately,...
Drug Detox: Florida Addiction Treatment Options
When you’re going through withdrawals and need a drug detox, Florida has a host of options available. And that’s good, because drug abuse continues to be a big problem for our Florida community....
Most Frequently Questions Asked About Liquid G (GHB)
20 years ago, liquid G (GHB) was one of the popular drugs in Las Vegas clubs. However, after being...
Drug Rehab Programs for Veterans: 5 Things to Look For
Are you looking for drug rehab programs for veterans?...
Prescription Drug Detox Near Columbus, Ohio
Prescription drug use in Ohio has increased in the...
What happens when you stop drinking alcohol
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Eating Disorder Rehab: How Can it Help Veterans?
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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...