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...
Need Rehab for Mental Health? Here’s Everything You Need To Know
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Your mental health directly influences how you think, feel, and behave, so when things aren’t quite right, it can make day-to-day life quite challenging. If you are struggling as a...
Veteran Heroin Detox Program in Central Florida
Heroin is a powerful illegal opioid that is commonly found on the black market. As seen with many opioids, casual heroin use can escalate to addiction quickly, resulting in drug withdrawals when use...
Replacing Unhealthy Coping Mechanisms with Healthy Coping
When you are faced with stressful situations, do you find yourself turning to unhealthy coping mechanisms, such as binge eating junk food, drinking alcohol, or using drugs, to handle your overwhelming emotions? Though it may...
Gray Area Drinking: Are You Drinking Too Much?
The year 2020 was confusing, to say the least. Between social distancing and transitions into remote environments, it’s been hard to determine what’s “normal” during a pandemic. With numerous studies reporting an increase...
Drug Trends: Columbus Ohio Overdose Deaths Increase 46%
By now it is evident that drug overdose deaths increased substantially in 2020 due to a variety of issues surrounding the coronavirus pandemic. However, in Columbus, Ohio, overdose deaths increased at a noticeably...
Inpatient Mental Health and Addiction Care for Veterans
Finding comprehensive mental health services that meet the needs of veterans can be challenging. But don’t be discouraged in your search for mental health and addiction services. Heroes’ Mile offers inpatient mental health and addiction treatment plans created exclusively for veterans. And these individualized programs help individuals achieve their recovery goals by accommodating their unique experiences. Continue reading to learn more about how inpatient treatment can help you overcome your addiction and mental health challenges.
The Risks of Self-Medicating
It’s not uncommon for veterans struggling with mental health problems to turn to drugs and alcohol to cope. But using drugs and alcohol to mask symptoms of mental illness can lead to...
Finding Safe Addiction Treatment During COVID-19
The novel coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, is still a danger in the United States. In fact, in the state of Ohio, the number...
The Link Between Trauma and Addiction
Unfortunately, experiencing a traumatic event, especially in childhood, can have negative outcomes if not...
Should I Avoid Rehab During the Coronavirus Pandemic?
The coronavirus pandemic has disrupted daily life for millions of Americans, and Floridians have been especially hard-hit. As businesses close, more and more people are asking themselves: Should I avoid rehab during this...
How to Get Someone Into Drug Rehab
Watching a loved one struggle with an addiction is extremely painful. This is especially true when that someone is a veteran, since this population often needs specialized care in order to find recovery....
Veteran Mental Health: Facts, Stats, and Treatment
The individuals who serve our country risk so much in the pursuit of justice and freedom. They sacrifice time...
Personality Risk for Addiction: What Traits Put You at Risk?
Personality Risk for Addiction: What Traits Put You at...
How to Fix Depression: 5 Tips for Better Mental Health
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When you live with depression, you...
Military Alcohol Rehab: What to Expect
For military veterans and active duty members, seeking help...
How to Get Addiction Help in St. Cloud, Florida
Florida is known for its sunshine and warmth, but...
What Is “Wet Brain” in Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism?
For people who suffer from alcohol abuse and alcoholism, there are many risk factors that can cause long-term and even fatal health problems. One...
Inpatient vs. Outpatient Drug Rehab: Which Do You Need?
Inpatient vs. outpatient drug rehab: Between types of treatment, patient needs, and personal preference, how do you decide? To make an informed choice, you’ll...
Should I Avoid Rehab During the Coronavirus Pandemic?
The coronavirus pandemic has disrupted daily life for millions of Americans, and Floridians have been especially hard-hit. As businesses close, more and more people...
What You Should Know About the “Lean” Drug
You might’ve heard of the highly addictive substance called lean in famous hip hop songs, like Lil Wayne’s “Me and My Drank.” But what...
Coronavirus Anxiety: Mental Health During COVID-19
In this uncertain time, you may feel a lot of coronavirus anxiety, especially if you have a pre-existing anxiety disorder. For people suffering from...