Many people who struggle with addiction have underlying mental health disorders. This may include conditions such as depression, anxiety, or post-traumatic stress disorder. When both mental health disorders and addiction occur at the same time, they are known as co-occurring disorders. Addiction treatment combined with mental health disorder treatment can offer solutions for you. At…
Details3 Benefits of Seeking Out Women’s Treatment
Deciding to get treatment for drug or alcohol addiction is downright hard. It’s a decision to step away from life, focus on yourself, and work hard to change. You may know it’s the right decision for you, but you’re unsure how to do so right now. Women’s treatment, however, is empowering and a chance to…
Details3 Ways Trauma Impacts Women’s Mental Health
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…
DetailsManaging Addiction and Work During The Pandemic
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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Relapse Prevention Techniques
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…
DetailsYou Don’t Have to Suffer From Opioid Addiction
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…
DetailsMAT for Addiction Treatment
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…
Details3 Common Heroin Side Effects
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.…
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Mental Health Treatment in Texas
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)…
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