Fake Percocet Is Still in Florida, What Are the Risks?
Fake Percocet Is Still in Florida, What Are the Risks? The Blackberry Center Behavioral Hospital Troy Borges 👍Opioid medications are frequently prescribed for pain management. And during the opioid epidemic that swept the nation in the 2000s, the state of Florida became an epicenter for these prescription pain...
Minority Mental Health Month 2022: Raising Awareness
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Every July, we observe Minority Mental Health Month to shine a light on the unique struggles underrepresented communities face regarding mental illness in the United States. Starting an open dialogue...
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 drink after the COVID vaccine?” Experts have been weighing...
5 Steps to Building a Life-Saving Suicide Prevention Plan
Unfortunately, individuals with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are more likely to experience suicidal thoughts. This type of safety plan serves as a guide during a “worst case scenario” to help individuals in crisis. Because while you...
A Guide to Seeking Substance Abuse Treatment for Veterans in Ohio
Substance abuse disorders are common in veterans, including issues with alcohol, prescription medications, illegal drugs, and more. Here’s a rundown on statistics about veteran substance abuse and how to find veteran substance abuse...
Why You Need to Know the Dangers of Benzo Addiction
Why You Need to Know the Dangers of Benzo Addiction The Blackberry Center Behavioral Hospital Troy Borges 👍Headlines are crowded with stories about opioids, but there are other medications that lead to addiction. One such...
Chronic Drug Abuse: Risk Factors, Symptoms, and Treatment
Each year, millions of Americans struggle with chronic drug abuse. Not only is this harmful to an individual’s physical and mental health, but it can lead to social, occupational, and financial problems as well. Fortunately, chronic drug abuse is highly treatable at specialized addiction treatment centers. Addiction does not have to be a lifetime problem—recovery from chronic drug abuse is possible, and the addiction specialists at The Blackberry Center can help.
What Is Chronic Drug Use?
The simple definition of chronic drug use is substance use that has occurred for a long time and happens repeatedly. Chronic drug abuse is often out of your direct control and resistant to change. While...
Veterans Affairs Drug Rehab: Are You Covered?
Veterans seeking help for substance use disorders frequently have questions about when, how, and where to get treatment. The truth of the matter is...
Dual Diagnosis Treatment Center Near Columbus, Ohio
For some people, conventional rehab just doesn’t work. They attend addiction recovery programs, they...
How PTSD Service Dogs Help Veterans
Studies prove that having a trained animal companion helps those who struggle with anxiety, depression, and other mental health disorders to cope with the overwhelming symptoms. This is true for veterans as well....
Signs of Addiction: Spotting Veteran Substance Use Disorders
There are various signs of addiction, but they can vary depending on the substance, lifestyle factors, and the mental health of the individual. For example, veterans may display different symptoms of addiction than...
Depression Symptoms
Depression Symptoms The Blackberry Center Behavioral Hospital Troy Borges 👍Do you know the common depression symptoms? Do you know about...
Suicide Risk Factors and How to Get Help
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Suicide is a major public health...
Fentanyl vs Morphine: What’s The Difference?
The opioid epidemic has continued to escalate since the...
Addiction and Trauma Therapy for Florida Veterans
Many veterans return from military service bearing scars they...
Drug Addiction Help for Veterans: 5 Steps to Recovery
As a veteran, knowing when to get drug addiction...
Rehab Center in Orlando, Florida Offers New Christian Recovery Program
Orlando, Florida: The Blackberry Center is pleased to announce the launch of its newest program, Get Christian Recovery: a faith-based drug and alcohol treatment...
The Best Treatments for PTSD and Addiction
Many people who struggle with substance use disorders also have symptoms of mental health struggles. Though treatment options for co-occurring disorders continue to improve...
Trauma-Informed Care: What Is It and How Does It Help?
Dan Mager is the Administrator for the Vance Johnson Recovery Center. In this blog, Dan uses his years of mental health and addiction experience...
How to Find the Best Detox Centers in Ohio
Finding the right drug or alcohol treatment in a rehab program is essential for your long-term recovery goals. This article gives all the information...
Drug Rehab Programs for Veterans: 5 Things to Look For
Are you looking for drug rehab programs for veterans? As you know, veterans have unique needs that need to be addressed in addiction treatment....