Added By Fort Behavioral Health Fort Behavioral Health Meet The Editorial Team Published: February 1, 2023 Updated: January 24, 2023 Alcohol use disorder is prevalent among Americans, affecting millions yearly. Those who do not understand addiction may think it is easy to overcome or simply a matter of willpower. An alcohol use disorder can be…
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Added By Fort Behavioral Health Fort Behavioral Health Meet The Editorial Team Published: January 30, 2023 Updated: January 12, 2023 It is not uncommon for people to be surprised when someone who appears to be functional and composed admits that they have a problem with alcohol. High-functioning alcoholics are people who struggle with alcohol addiction…
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Added By Fort Behavioral Health Fort Behavioral Health Meet The Editorial Team Published: January 27, 2023 Updated: January 12, 2023 Most people have heard of Alcoholics Anonymous, or AA, and its offshoot, Narcotics Anonymous, or NA. With their vast presence in the media representation of addiction recovery, 12-step programs for addiction treatment, like AA and…
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Added By Fort Behavioral Health Fort Behavioral Health Meet The Editorial Team Published: January 23, 2023 Updated: January 12, 2023 Alcohol has been a staple of human society for centuries. Having a drink or two with dinner or at a party is considered socially acceptable. However, drinking alcohol can lead to a multitude of health…
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Added By Fort Behavioral Health Fort Behavioral Health Meet The Editorial Team Published: January 20, 2023 Updated: January 12, 2023 Heroin is a powerful opioid that induces an overwhelming rush of pleasure and euphoria when used. It also diminishes the ability to feel pain. These two effects make heroin a very attractive recreational drug to…
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Added By Fort Behavioral Health Fort Behavioral Health Meet The Editorial Team Published: January 16, 2023 Updated: January 12, 2023 Drinking alcohol is a common activity, with alcoholic beverages readily available, even in convenience stores. Though moderate or social drinking is relatively acceptable, there are still a large number of people who drink excessively. This,…
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Added By Fort Behavioral Health Fort Behavioral Health Meet The Editorial Team Published: January 13, 2023 Updated: January 12, 2023 MDMA is the abbreviation of methylenedioxymethamphetamine. It is a popular party drug that comes in many forms like ecstasy, a pill, or molly, a powder or capsule. Since it is usually taken in hot, crowded…
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Added By Fort Behavioral Health Fort Behavioral Health Meet The Editorial Team Published: January 9, 2023 Updated: January 12, 2023 There are a lot of recreational or party drugs that are popular, especially among young people. One of the more common ones is molly, another name for ecstasy. Molly, like most party drugs, is highly…
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Added By Fort Behavioral Health Fort Behavioral Health Meet The Editorial Team Published: January 3, 2023 Updated: January 12, 2023 Addiction is a disease that can affect anyone regardless of class, race, age, or sex. There is no shame in admitting that you or a loved one suffers from addiction. However, it is unreasonable to…
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Added By Fort Behavioral Health Fort Behavioral Health Meet The Editorial Team Published: December 30, 2022 Updated: January 23, 2023 For those who need treatment for a heroin use disorder, detox is often the first step. During detox, harmful chemicals and toxins in opioids leave the body. However, without professional care at a rehab center,…
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