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...
Zoloft and Alcohol: 5 Things You Need to Know
Zoloft is an antidepressant medication that helps patients to manage different mental health conditions. And while it can help fight mental illnesses like depression, combining Zoloft and alcohol can worsen your symptoms and...
What You Should Know About PTSD and Substance Abuse
Traumatic events are situations that can shape an individual, whether it’s something they experienced as a child or experienced as an adult. These events change how someone sees themselves and the world around...
Barbiturate Addiction Recovery: Evidence-Based Treatments Barbiturates pose a danger to millions of Floridians as an addictive prescription drug.
For so many people who struggle with substance abuse, addiction starts with prescription drugs that they might need to function day-to-day, like pain medication or sleeping pills. Addiction to barbiturates is no different, and we...
Addiction Recovery Steps: The Path to Lifelong Sobriety
Addiction recovery isn’t an easy process. Although the concept is simple—no longer using drugs or alcohol—the path to get there is often fraught with wrong turns, setbacks, and dangers only those who have...
Does Moral Injury Provoke Addiction Among Veterans?
The United States Military often depicts images of honor, dignity, and bravery. Many of those who join the military are following a desire to perform duties that benefit the greater good, indicating a...
Step 2: Came to believe that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity.
Hey everyone, I’m Vance Johnson, a former NFL athlete and current recovery advocate for the Vance Johnson Recovery Center. Continuing our conversation about the 12 steps, I’d like to take this time to talk with you about the second step of recovery. The second step of Alcoholics Anonymous says that, “We came to be aware that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity.” Let’s talk about what “power greater than ourselves” means and how you can successfully maneuver this step.
The second step of the 12-step program piggybacks off the success of the first step. Unless you have genuinely admitted to being powerless when it comes to...
6 Reasons to Check Out Rehab Centers in Las Vegas Today
Researching rehab centers in Las Vegas can be hard. Conducting your first search on the internet can make you feel like you’re admitting you...
5 Steps to Enrolling in a Mental Health Hospital Near You
Sometimes, mental health becomes difficult or impossible to manage on one’s own. That’s not...
Psychosis vs. Schizophrenia: What’s the Difference?
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When it comes to psychosis vs. schizophrenia, there are many misconceptions. For instance, schizophrenia has been greatly stigmatized by popular images of characters who are out of control or dangerous....
Are You a Functioning Addict? Signs of Addiction
Often when thinking of addiction, you might picture all of the ways that this condition can debilitate people: losing one’s job, being unable to form healthy relationships, struggling with mental health, becoming isolated,...
Mental Health Treatment For Older Adults and Seniors
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Access to mental health treatment for older adults is crucial to a long life of continued...
COVID PTSD: How Pandemic Stress Affects Veterans
The COVID-19 pandemic has thrown many different challenges at...
Chronic Drug Abuse: Risk Factors, Symptoms, and Treatment
Each year, millions of Americans struggle with chronic drug...
How Do Mental Health Problems Start?
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Have you ever wondered, “How do...
Trauma-Informed Care: What Is It and How Does It Help?
Dan Mager is the Administrator for the Vance Johnson...
Why Mental Health Is Vital During the Coronavirus Pandemic
As we all continue to navigate the coronavirus pandemic, many of us feel pressure to stay home at all costs. And while following proper...
7 Good Reasons to Leave Your Home During COVID-19
As we continue to navigate the coronavirus pandemic, there’s a growing trend of shaming people for leaving their homes. And while you should stay...
7 Most Common Forms of Anxiety and How to Deal with Them
Everybody has felt anxiety. Whether it’s about a new social situation, a presentation, or anything else, we all know that feeling of nervousness. 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...