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...
What Are the Consequences of a Drug Detox at Home?
Recognizing one’s battle with drug abuse is often the first step toward recovery for many people. Finding a therapy program that can help them regain their general health, happiness, and well-being is the next...
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 of these serious health conditions is known as “wet...
Tina Drug: Crystal Meth Abuse in Veterans
You might have heard reference to a “tina” drug, but does that mean? Tina is a street name for crystal meth, which is part of the amphetamine family of stimulant drugs. And according to a...
Traumatic Brain Injury: Long-Term Impact on Veterans
The effects of traumatic brain injury (TBI) can be lifelong, but veterans often receive no instruction on how to deal with these chronic effects. And that’s a problem, because military service members are...
Veterans Health Care
Honoring Heroes: Veterans’ Health Care and the Heroes Mile
Introduction: Veterans have sacrificed their time, energy, and safety to protect our nation. Providing them with comprehensive health care is a way to honor their...
OCD and Addiction: Is There a Connection?
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When people think about mental health conditions that coincide with substance abuse, their first thoughts may include depression or anxiety. However, any mental illness can exist alongside addiction. For example, current research suggests a connection between OCD and addiction. But what is the extent of their relationship? How often do they appear together, and how are they treated?
Below, we will answer all of these questions and more. Understanding the dynamic between OCD and addiction is crucial to preparing for a successful recovery from both.
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: An Overview
To fully grasp the relationship between OCD and addiction, it’s important to first understand how they work independently.
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)...
Teen Drug Abuse: The 10 Most Common Addictive Drugs Used by Teens
Teen drug abuse can be incredibly dangerous, and it often goes undetected by parents. Here’s an overview on how to tell if your teen...
Chemical Dependency: Substance Abuse in Veterans
Chemical dependency can come in many forms. While dependency on chemicals can range from...
Eating Disorders and Addiction: What’s the Connection?
According to the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders, eating disorders belong to a category of mental health concerns that affect thirty million people in the United States alone. In fact,...
Understanding Military Sexual Trauma and Finding Treatment Options
The U.S Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) estimates that 1 in 4 female veterans and 1 in 100 male veterans have experienced military sexual trauma (MST). MST applies to service members who have experienced...
Opioid Treatment Program in Florida
As the drug epidemic continues to rise, more and more people are in urgent need of an opioid treatment...
Suicide Survivors: Preventing Suicide in Ohio
Since the start of 2020, there has been a...
Chemical Dependency: What It Means to Be Addicted
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Addiction is about more than making...
COVID Anxiety: Has the Pandemic Worsened Your Mental Health?
Anxiety is a normal part of life. Everyone experiences...
What Are Suicidal Ideations? How to Get Help
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You may be familiar with the...
Synthetic Opioid “Pink” Drug Use in the United States
The “Pink” drug is a synthetic opioid that is more potent than morphine and stronger than heroin. This drug has caused many confirmed deaths...
5 Things You Need to Know for PTSD Awareness Month
This June is the United States Department of Veterans Affairs‘ (VA) post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month, and that makes this the perfect time...
Vicodin: Addiction, Uses, and Recovery for Veterans
For many veterans, especially combat exposed veterans, Vicodin plays an important role in their daily pain management. While this can do a lot to...
Tramadol: Answering Your Questions About Tramadol Abuse
Tramadol—also known by the brand names Ultram, Conzip, or Rybix ODT—is an opioid painkiller. And as you may know, opioids have become known for...
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...