For millions of people in the U.S., mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, and bipolar disorder impact their lives daily. For some, the use of drugs and alcohol is often also a part of their daily routines. Mental health experts refer to this as a co-occurring disorder. What is a co-occurring…
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Cocaine is a highly addictive substance capable of changing the function of the brain. Without proper addiction treatment, someone with a dependence on this substance may find it nearly impossible to stop using. Yet, help is available. If you abuse cocaine, the cocaine addiction treatment program at Fort Behavioral Health can help you overcome your…
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Memorial Day weekend may be the official kick-off to summer, but events such as these are often anxiety-inducing for those in recovery. Living a sober lifestyle is hard enough on a regular day, but holidays and seasonal events bring with them the pressure to drink. If you’re newly out of an alcohol addiction treatment program,…
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Addiction is a brain disease that causes physical and physiological changes to the brain. The brain controls our thoughts, memory and speech, movement of the limbs, and the function of many organs within our body. Drugs and alcohol affect the brain’s neurotransmitters, which release an excess level of dopamine, causing temporary pleasurable feelings and euphoria.…
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Adversity is a state of hardship, difficulty, or misfortune that one deals with in life. There are six types of adversity that one can face, and facing adversities in life can break or make a person. It may lead one person to improve their life by finding ways around their challenges, or it may lead…
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A codependent relationship is a kind of dysfunctional relationship where one person is a caretaker, and the other person takes advantage. Codependent relationships are extremely common among people with substance use issues. Typically, one partner will take care of the other to the extent of enabling that partner’s addictive behavior. Often, the caretaker is raised…
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Drug detox is a process in which the body works to rid itself of the chemicals and toxins from a dangerous substance. For those who need heroin addiction treatment, detox is often the first step. This highly addictive drug can cause a number of health risks to you. With detox and a comprehensive heroin addiction…
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It is common for a person with drug and alcohol addiction to face mental health challenges. That may include depression and anxiety. It can also include more complex conditions such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Treatment is also possible and can be effective in these situations. A dual diagnosis treatment program is the ideal choice.…
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There are some instances in which a person needs drug and alcohol detox to start the addiction recovery process. Though it can seem like an overwhelming step, this is a natural process and one that is necessary to break dependence and reclaim health. The key is to understand what is likely to happen during the…
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Could the right cocaine addiction treatment program change your life? It could if you’re one of the millions of Americans who struggle with an addiction to this stimulant drug. Not unlike opioids, cocaine is highly addictive and affects levels of neurotransmitters such as dopamine in the brain. Those who use it feel great at first,…
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