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...
The Best Treatments for PTSD and Addiction
Many people who struggle with substance use disorders also have symptoms of mental health struggles. Though treatment options for co-occurring disorders continue to improve throughout the country, treating post traumatic stress disorder and...
Most Frequently Questions Asked About Liquid G (GHB)
20 years ago, liquid G (GHB) was one of the popular drugs in Las Vegas clubs. However, after being classified as a controlled substance in 2000, it nearly disappeared from the drug scene.
Unfortunately,...
Amphetamine vs. Methamphetamine: What’s the Difference?
Have you ever wondered about the differences between amphetamine and methamphetamine? With such close similarities, it can be quite confusing to understand the legality and risks of using amphetamine vs. methamphetamine.
The Blackberry Center is here...
Mental Illness List: Common Conditions and Treatments
A complete mental illness list is helpful to understand common mental health disorders that people struggle with in the United States, but finding a comprehensive list isn’t always easy. This is because there...
Can PTSD Be Cured? Veterans Want to Know
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can have a serious impact on a veteran’s life. For the many veterans who struggle with this disorder each and every day, treatment options are available and they can...
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, eating disorders are the deadliest mental health issue, causing an alarmingly high casualty rate. But did you know that eating disorders and addiction are co-occurring disorders?
Together, eating disorders and addiction can greatly impact you or your loved one’s life, resulting in long-term health problems and even death. Finding treatment for both of these conditions is not only important to easing their debilitating symptoms but also in saving your own life. Find out more about the connection...
Inpatient Mental Health Care: How Can it Help You?
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Everyone goes through periods where they feel sad or anxious in response to difficult situations in their life. But when you...
Georgetown Behavioral Hospital
Your mental health and addiction issues did not develop in a vacuum. Your genetics,...
Delusions vs Hallucinations: The Real Difference
Though often thought of as similar things, delusions and hallucinations present in very different ways for veterans who are experiencing mental health concerns. In today’s article, we will dive into the differences between...
How to Get a Narcan Kit in Orlando, Florida
In recent years, the opioid epidemic has swept through states like Florida and left behind almost 70 thousand overdose-related casualties. While there are many new and advancing treatment options to combat this drug...
Percocet Addiction in Veterans: Symptoms, Side Effects, and Treatment
Percocet is a prescription painkiller that combines oxycodone and acetaminophen. Though this medication can be helpful to many veterans...
Downer Drugs: Central Nervous System Depressants
Downer Drugs: Central Nervous System Depressants The Blackberry Center...
How to Detox from Meth
Although many people try to become sober on their...
What Is My Why: Lindsey A., Receptionist
My name is Lindsay and I am a receptionist...
Painkiller Addiction: More Opioids for COVID Long Haulers
For many people with COVID-19, the recovery process was...
Best Behavioral Hospitals in the Gulf Coast of Florida
Life with mental illness is seldom easy. You might sometimes find yourself with exacerbated symptoms that make daily functions seem impossible. In moments of...
Outpatient Alcohol Treatment: What Is It?
Alcoholism is on the rise in the United States. According to a recent study from the Journal of the America Medical Association, one in...
Why Do Mental Illness and Addiction Go Together?
From the beginnings of addiction to dual diagnosis, Florida is home to countless people in need of help with their mental health and substance...
Oxycodone Addiction Treatment: What You Need to Know
It’s hard to believe now, but oxycodone was originally released under the premise that it was a safer alternative to other opiates. However, the...
What Is Yoga Therapy and Does It Help with Addiction?
Health and wellness trends have infiltrated entered the public consciousness, and with that has come yoga. One growing field of this activity is yoga...