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...
Making a Suicide Prevention Plan for Veterans in 5 Steps
Unfortunately, veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are more likely to experience suicidal thoughts. And this is a prevalent issue, with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) reporting that 20 veterans commit...
Veteran Addiction Assistance: Detox, Rehab, and Recovery
Veterans and military service members are a unique population who regularly experience more stressful scenarios than what most civilian citizens face. For many military members, years of combat training and exposure to flight...
What to Do in a Mental Health Emergency to Stay Safe
Everyone goes through periods where they’re prone to more negative emotions like sadness, anger, or anxiety. And while these feelings are normal, sometimes they can become so extreme that they become classified as a mental...
The Science Linking Substance Abuse and PTSD in Veterans
Most people don’t need evidence that substance abuse and PTSD in veterans are linked. They can see it with their own eyes: in friends, family members, and squad mates who turn to alcohol...
Inpatient Eating Disorder Treatment Programs for Veterans
If you are a veteran whose relationship with food feels uncontrollable or causes undue anxiety, body image issues, or weight changes, you may have an eating disorder. To get the help you need...
Signs of Cocaine Addiction: What to Look for
Cocaine addiction can consume a person’s life, making it difficult to convince them to seek help. If you believe someone you know is living with a cocaine habit, it’s important to watch out for signs of cocaine addiction.
It’s normal to feel scared or concerned when someone you love displays signs of cocaine addiction, or even if you start to notice these symptoms in yourself. But there is always a path forward toward recovery. Keep reading to find out what signs of cocaine addiction to watch for and what you can do if they appear.
What to Know About Cocaine
Cocaine, or crack cocaine, is made from the leaves of the South...
Christian Florida Rehabilitation | Why Should I Go to Rehab?
“And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself...
How to Prevent Relapse
Depending on what you do after you use meth, a relapse might be a...
Alcohol and Drug Withdrawal Symptoms Before Detox
Without a proper detox center, alcohol and drug withdrawal symptoms can make recovery seem impossible. If you’re detoxing from drugs or alcohol, that means that your body has come to rely on these...
The Connection Between PTSD and Veterans
Although we tend to think of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as a modern disease, it has actually been around for a long time. However, only recently have healthcare professionals truly begun to understand...
Eating Disorder Treatment Options for Veterans
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, eating disorders are associated with a person’s obsession with their body weight, shape,...
Dual Diagnosis Rehab: What You Need to Know
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Inpatient Mental Health Care: How Can it Help You?
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Everyone goes through periods where they...
The Most Common Addictions in Florida
If you are struggling with addiction, know that you...
The Best Non-Alcoholic Drinks for the 4th of July
If you’ve already put some time into your recovery,...
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...
Top 5 Addiction Recovery Groups
Having a stable support system can make all of the difference in the success of someone’s recovery. But what happens to those of us...
Finding Help for Veterans with PTSD
For many friends and families of service members, finding help for veterans with Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can feel impossible. Living with PTSD can...
What Is My Why: Lindsey A., Receptionist
My name is Lindsay and I am a receptionist as well as a grateful recovering addict. My battle with addiction started when I was...
Heroin Detox: What You Should Expect
Although taking heroin for the first time probably didn’t include a lot of forethought or planning, the choice to go through a heroin detox...