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...
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Embracing a Sober Lifestyle: Navigating the Path to Fulfillment
Introduction: Living a sober life can be incredibly rewarding and transformative. Whether you’re starting on this journey or maintaining your sobriety, adopting a mindful and...
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...
Eating Disorder Rehab: How Can it Help Veterans?
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Why Do Some Veterans Need Eating Disorder Rehab?
Eating disorders may not be the first condition you think of when it comes to veteran mental health....
Is Rainbow Fentanyl a Threat? What You Need to Know
News stations across the country have been talking a lot about colorful, candy-like pills. Despite their appearance, however, they are highly addictive and very dangerous. Known as rainbow fentanyl, these unassuming pills pose...
PTSD and Depression in Veterans: Fast Facts
Did you know that there is a connection between post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression? Many veterans in the United States struggle with more than just PTSD when they return home from active...
The Link Between Trauma and Addiction
Unfortunately, experiencing a traumatic event, especially in childhood, can have negative outcomes if not resolved. For example, substance abuse and addiction can arise from these issues. In this blog, we’ll explore this link between trauma and addiction and explain why dual diagnosis treatment is so important for dealing with these co-occurring disorders.
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What Is Childhood Trauma?
Trauma is what happens when you become overwhelmed after being exposed to a terrifying, violent, or threatening event. When trauma happens during your childhood, you are extremely vulnerable. As a child, you may be utterly helpless to...
Anxiety Attacks vs. Panic Attacks: What’s the Difference?
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You might have heard the terms anxiety attack and panic attack. Some people might look at these as the same experience....
A Guide for Family Members of Addicts: How to Seek Support
Addiction can have a major impact on family members. In this guide for family...
5 Traits of the Best Drug Rehab Centers for Veterans
While there are many Florida drug rehab centers, they do not all provide the same quality of care. Veterans in particular require certain evidence-based treatments to make comprehensive, long-term recoveries. But how can...
Benefits of Group Therapy
The importance of group therapy in addiction treatment cannot be overstated. Enrolling in alcohol and drug rehabilitation in Columbus, Ohio is a tremendous accomplishment and a courageous approach toward long-term recovery. However, if you genuinely want...
Chemical Dependency: Substance Abuse in Veterans
Chemical dependency can come in many forms. While dependency on chemicals can range from anything from prescription opioids to...
Support for Women Veterans Quitting Alcohol Abuse
Overcoming an alcohol use disorder can be very difficult...
Spotting Unhealthy Coping Mechanisms in Veterans
Most people develop habits as a way of dealing...
What to Expect When You Quit Drinking: What Veterans Need to Know
Unfortunately, many military veterans who left their country to...
Hydro Drug Abuse: Signs, Side Effects, and Addiction Treatment
Hydrocodone, also known as “hydro” and other street names, is...
What Is High-Functioning Depression? Signs & Treatments
When you think of depressive disorders, you might imagine someone who is lethargic and can barely get out of bed. And while low energy...
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...