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...
Starting Recovery Before the Holidays: Spreading Wellness
It’s common for people to have complicated feelings around this time of year—holiday events are a joyful and stressful time for everyone. For those struggling with mental health or substance abuse issues, the...
National Suicide Prevention Month: What Veterans Should Know
Did you know that September 10th is World Suicide Prevention Day? In fact, we get more than one day or even one National Suicide Prevention Week—the whole of September is National Suicide Prevention...
How to Stay Sober Through the Holidays
Across the board, most people would say that 2020 has been a rough year. And while it’s almost over, there’s one more big hurdle to clear: the holidays. This is normally a stressful time for...
7 Perfect Self-Care Quotes to Nurture Your Mental Health
As you jump into the new year, it is important to create space for mental health self-care. If you’re not quite sure where to start, these self-care quotes are here to give you...
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 this mental health condition, the stress of a pandemic...
High-Functioning Addicts: Warning Signs to Watch Out For
Spotting signs a functioning addict isn’t easy, even if you’re looking at yourself. That’s because many of us believe that everyone with a substance abuse problem is homeless or on the verge of hitting rock bottom. The truth is, there are many more people who would be considered “high-functioning addicts,” which means they may engage in alcohol abuse and drug use, but they are still able to get through the day reasonably well.
Just because a functioning alcoholic or drug user is able to get through the day doesn’t mean they don’t have a problem. A housewife or a high profile executive who abuses drugs and alcohol is susceptible to...
The Cost of Addiction: The Financial Impact of Long-Term Drug Use
“Addiction treatment is too expensive.” If you added up the cost of maintaining a drug addiction, what does it cost you? What is the...
Am I an Alcoholic—How to Know and What to Do About It
Enjoying alcohol is a popular activity among adults, which can make answering the question,...
Meth Detox: Withdrawal Process and Treatment
Methamphetamine withdrawal symptoms usually aren’t life-threatening, which gives some people the impression it’s safe to detox at home. Despite the low risk of fatal side effects in comparison to the withdrawal of other...
Borderline Personality Disorder vs. Bipolar Disorder: How Are They Different?
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If you’re unsure whether you have borderline personality disorder vs. bipolar disorder, understanding the differences between the two mental illnesses is a great place to start. It’s not uncommon for someone to receive...
Downer Drugs: Central Nervous System Depressants
Downer Drugs: Central Nervous System Depressants The Blackberry Center Behavioral Hospital Troy Borges 👍“Downer drugs” is a slang term that can...
Do Addictive Personality Traits Predict Addiction?
An addictive personality refers to a combination of addictive...
What Is an Opioid Treatment Program?
An opioid treatment program (OTP) integrates medication-assisted treatment (MAT)...
10 Group Therapy Activities for Treating Addiction
10 Group Therapy Activities for Treating Addiction The Blackberry...
Barriers to Mental Health Treatment for Veterans
Despite the fact that treatment options for people with...
Complicated Grief and How Veterans Can Move Past It
Every year, millions of United States veterans find themselves dealing with complicated grief as a result of their military service. But why is this...
What Is Fentanyl? Prescription Drug Abuse Facts
Like most people, you have probably heard a lot about heroin and the opioid crisis. But what about prescription opioids like fentanyl? And what...
5 Ways to Break Stigma During Mental Health Awareness Week
The Mental Health Foundation‘s Mental Health Awareness Week is here (May 18th-24th), and the theme this year is kindness. That means showing kindness both...
How to Stop Rumination in Veterans with Post-Traumatic Stress
Sometimes, the best thing you can do is let things go. But for veterans dealing with rumination, they find themselves stuck in patterns of...
Anxiety Attack Symptoms: What Veterans with Anxiety Should Know
Did you know that military personnel who have experienced combat exposure are at higher risk for having anxiety attacks? You might be wondering why...