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...
Christian Florida Rehabilitation | Why Should I Go to Rehab?
“And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast.”...
Veteran’s Detox for Prescription Drugs at Heroes’ Mile
Hundreds of thousands of veterans continue to struggle with prescription drug use each year. Even if these drugs were prescribed by a physician, they can cause tremendous damage to your health, wellbeing, and...
Dangers of Stress Drinking: Rising Risk of Alcoholism
Have you ever felt the need to open a can of beer or pour a glass of wine after a stressful day? Even though this is a common habit that we see our friends, coworkers,...
Alcohol and Anxiety: What Veterans Need to Know
According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse, as many as one in 10 veterans meet the diagnostic criteria for a substance use disorder, a rate higher than that among civilians. From the...
How to Get Ready for Working After Rehab
Completing an addiction treatment program is a significant achievement that you should be proud of. At the same time, you’re undoubtedly worried about returning to work, particularly if you’re returning to the same field...
Heroin Rehab for Veterans: What to Expect
An addiction to heroin can have a devastating impact on one’s physical and mental health, but that does not mean recovery is impossible. With the guidance of a heroin rehab center, anyone can learn to manage their symptoms and regain functionality in their everyday lives.
What Is Heroin?
The United States faces a widespread crisis known as the opioid epidemic. Opioids are highly addictive painkillers that come in many forms, including hydrocodone, oxycodone, morphine, fentanyl, and of course, heroin.
Heroin is a synthetic drug created from morphine, which originates from the seed pods of certain opium poppy plants. It can come in a powdered form or a dark, sticky substance referred to...
How to Fight Adderall Addiction
How to Fight Adderall Addiction The Blackberry Center Behavioral Hospital Troy Borges 👍In 2016, The New York Times Magazine gave millennials a new nickname: Generation...
Are Pharm Parties Real? Prescription Drug Abuse Facts
What is a pharm party? Well, that depends who you ask. According to some...
New Military Mental Health Services May Be Here to Stay
Historically, military mental health services have lacked in crucial areas of care. But thanks to new measures taken by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to better serve veterans with mental illnesses or...
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 happiness. Seniors stand as one of the most overlooked demographics in mental health care....
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...
How to Prevent Relapse
Depending on what you do after you use meth,...
What Does It Mean to Be a Heroin Addict and a Veteran?
If you are addicted to heroin, it may be...
Rehab Center in Orlando, Florida Offers New Christian Recovery Program
Orlando, Florida: The Blackberry Center is pleased to announce...
Is Veteran Outpatient Treatment Right for You?
Making the decision to seek help for substance use...
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...
The Best Non-Alcoholic Drinks for the 4th of July
If you’ve already put some time into your recovery, non-alcoholic drinks could be a fun way for you to join in on the 4th...
Complex PTSD: Symptoms and Treatments for Veterans
As a veteran, you are probably familiar with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). But what exactly is complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD)?
This article will explain...
How Bath Salt Drug Abuse Leads to Addiction in Florida The effects of bath salts make them both highly desirable and very dangerous.
You have probably heard of the “bath salts” drug, but what is it, really? And what makes it so dangerous? Let’s take a look...
How Does Combat Exposure Affect Veterans?
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), substance use disorder, and other mental health problems are common ailments in veterans who have had combat exposure. But how...