Despite the prevalence of trauma, it’s not as widely talked about as it should be. With many women experiencing at least one traumatic event in their life, this issue should be put in the spotlight more since it affects women’s mental health. Trauma has always been a prominent women’s issue. Women tend to handle trauma…
Experiencing a global pandemic presents many hardships most of us have never experienced. Seemingly overnight, the COVID-19 pandemic created massive shifts in both our work and personal lives. On top of the normal stress and anxiety that many of us are facing, managing addiction and work during the pandemic is an added challenge. Addictive substances…
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Each person desires to stay sober after undergoing drug detox and rehabilitation. However, withdrawal symptoms may cause an intense craving for the previously used drug. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), approximately 60% of people who struggled with addiction relapse within one year of treatment. Applying a combination of various relapse prevention…
The opioid epidemic is a serious problem and one that’s gotten a lot of people involved. But at Fort Behavioral Health, we can help you conquer your opioid addiction and avoid being part of the epidemic. That’s a good feeling because it lets you live a clean and sober life and enjoy a healthy and…
What is MAT for addiction treatment? Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) is a technique used by therapists to help people overcome opioid, heroin, or prescription painkiller addiction. It pays to understand more about the MAT program, its effectiveness, and how a doctor can tailor it to fit your addiction’s unique needs. Here at ALEF Reidsville, we’ve made…
Most people understand heroin causes physical short and long-term effects. For example, the dangerous drug may damage the heart, kidneys, liver, and lungs. Additionally, it leads to infectious diseases, collapsed veins, breathing problems, or worse, death. However, personal problems, tolerance, and addiction are all heroin side effects you need to be aware of as well.…
Many people in the United States struggle with mental health disorders and addiction. Before you receive treatment, the rehab facility will conduct a diagnosis to determine your exact illness. A dual diagnosis treatment center comprises of a physical exam, lab tests, and a psychological evaluation. Types of Common Mental Illnesses The American Psychiatric Association (APA)…
When people suffer from addiction, they can seek help at a variety of rehab centers around the country. However, Tennessee has some of the best drug and alcohol rehab programs in the nation. The benefits of a Tennessee rehab center are many. In some cases, people travel from across the country just to take advantage of…
f you’re someone who’s struggling with symptoms of anxiety or depression as well as having an addiction, you may have co-occurring disorders. Many people don’t realize it, but most people with an addiction also have an underlying mental illness. Mental illness is one of the leading reasons as to why people begin abusing drugs or…