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 Is Alcohol Use Disorder?
Since drinking is socially accepted in many cultures, it can be challenging to spot the difference between a person who likes to have a few drinks to relax and someone with a real...
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,...
What Does Fentanyl Look Like? How Veterans Can Protect Themselves
Fentanyl abuse is a crisis affecting people across the country. And according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, this issue is only getting worse as more and more individuals die from fentanyl overdoses and...
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 you need before choosing from one of the many...
NFL Star to Open New Recovery Center in Las Vegas
Vance Johnson Recovery Center will Save Lives Amid City’s Opioid Epidemic
Media Invitation: Vance Johnson Recovery Center Ribbon Cutting
Date: September 27, 2019
Time: 3pm tours and meet and greet | 5:30pm remarks | 6pm ribbon...
Depression and Addiction Treatment in Florida
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It’s normal to experience moments of sadness every once in a while. But when those feelings persist and begin to impact your ability to work, socialize, or enjoy hobbies, it could actually be a symptom of a very common mental health disorder: depression. This is especially true if you are also struggling with addiction. In fact, depression and addiction often go hand-in-hand.
But what exactly is the connection between depression and addiction? Below, we review how these two disorders are linked so that you can better understand why you might be struggling with one on top of the other. Most importantly, we’ll look at your treatment options...
How to Treat PTSD in Adults
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Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health disorder that is often chronic and disabling. It can change the way you see...
How to Overcome Pain Pill Addiction as a Veteran
When veterans return home after deployment, they often bear physical and emotional scars from...
Addiction Recovery Journey: From Day One to Lifelong Recovery
2020 is finally over, and a new year is a new chance to make constructive changes in your life. And it may be more important than ever this year, with 2020 being an...
Which Rehabs in Ohio Really Work?
There are a variety of rehabs in Ohio, and many of them use different treatment modalities and approaches. So how do you know which one is right for you? And how are you...
Military Alcohol Rehab: What to Expect
For military veterans and active duty members, seeking help for issues like addiction isn’t always easy. However, too many...
Step 3: Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God as we understood Him
Hi friends, Vance Johnson here. Last week we discussed...
What Makes a 12-Step Christian Recovery Program Great?
Whether or not you follow a Christian path, a...
Are You an Addict Seeking Christian Help to Recover?
Nowadays, there are many types of recovery programs. Thanks...
Deciding to Enter Inpatient Alcohol or Drug Rehab
Deciding to Enter Inpatient Alcohol or Drug Rehab
Choosing to...
PTSD Medication: Does It Help?
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is one of the mental health conditions that millions of veterans face after serving. While the symptoms of PTSD are...
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...