Depression and anxiety are two of the most common types of mental illness in the United States. According to the National Alliance on Mental Health, an estimated 19 percent of U.S. adults suffer from anxiety disorders, and 7 percent suffer from depression. When you consider how common they are, you may think that there are…
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Mental illness is nothing to be ashamed of having. As you will see from these mental illness statistics, there are many people from all walks of life dealing with the ups and downs of mental illness. Everyone’s path is very different, yet all face the same outcome. With the right treatment and support, you can…
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As one of the most addictive and damaging drugs out there, methamphetamines, or meth, can lead to a wide range of complications in health. Research shows that millions of people use meth each year, and unfortunately, many of these individuals begin using in their teens and young adulthood. For those who are young and using…
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Can you learn how to stop drinking? It is a question that many people ask themselves. Family members and friends may want you to just put down the drink and never pick it up again. The problem is, it is far more complex than this. Not everyone has the ability to simply stop. Most people…
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It is a very common question for anyone thinking about drug and alcohol treatment. What is a drug addiction treatment program like? What can happen there? What will happen to me in rehab? This is a big, life-changing decision. It can bring about numerous changes and countless opportunities to heal. Yet, having some idea of…
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Opioids are a type of narcotic that is highly addictive. This class of drugs includes pain relievers, such as hydrocodone, oxycodone, and fentanyl, as well as illicit drugs like heroin. While prescription opioids are considered safe to use when taken as directed when opioids are abused, they can be dangerous and you may need to…
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For individuals battling addiction, depression can be an insidious part of the cycle of addiction. Depression is one of a handful of mental conditions that often underpins and fuels substance use problems. As such, treating depression alongside addiction can be a necessary part of patients’ recovery. Before that can happen it is important that you…
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If you are struggling with a substance use problem, an anxiety disorder may be contributing to your addictive behaviors, whether you have identified it or not. Although rarely recognized as an important factor in addiction, anxiety commonly accompanies the disease, which is why at Fort Behavioral Health, we focus on identifying the signs of anxiety…
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If you have a loved one who is suffering from both a substance use problem and anxiety, you’re not alone. You may also struggle to help them, and find that some of the things you’re trying aren’t as helpful as you’d hoped. You’re not alone in that, either, as it can be challenging to know…
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If you have a loved one who is struggling with both depression and a substance use disorder, you know that it can be difficult for them to tackle both of these issues. Indeed, one often fuels the other; depressive turns can drive an individual towards substance use, and substance use can in turn result in…
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