There are many different signs of addiction, and they can depend on the substance the person is addicted to, along with other factors. Fortunately, there’s hope and help available for anyone who’s battling addiction and struggling with the signs of it. At Fort Behavioral Health, we want to help you get past addiction and live…
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If you’re wondering how to help an alcoholic, you’re not alone. You may have someone in your life you care about very much, who’s struggling with an addiction to alcohol. At Fort Behavioral Health, your loved one can get the help and support they need to successfully conquer their addiction and live a life that’s…
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If you have an addiction, you may hear about a dual diagnosis treatment program as a treatment option. What is dual diagnosis, and do you qualify for it? Understanding more about dual diagnosis, how many people have it, and the treatment methods used for it can make the process easier to go through. You’re not…
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If you’re seeing the signs of alcoholism in your life or the life of a loved one, you’re not alone. You may even be seeing some troubling behavior and not be sure if those issues are signs of alcohol addiction or not. Fortunately, there’s help for both of those situations, so you or your loved…
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For anyone experiencing alcohol withdrawal symptoms, it can be a difficult time. It’s important to get through these symptoms as easily and safely as possible, as detoxing from alcohol without proper support can be very hard on your body. At Fort Behavioral Health, we offer on-site detox and a full medical team, so you can…
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One of the most serious issues today is the opioid epidemic. It’s impacting and changing the lives of so many people, and it’s a public health crisis. But you don’t have to be a part of it. There’s help and support for opioid addiction at Fort Behavioral Health, where you can get the treatment you…
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If you’re asking yourself, is alcohol a drug, you may already be pretty sure you know the answer. Even though it’s not in the same category as illegal drugs, it’s still a drug in the way it reacts with your body. But you don’t have to let any kind of alcohol addiction be part of…
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Having depression and anxiety is a very common problem today, and Fort Behavioral Health can help by providing quality treatment for these mental health issues. You don’t have to suffer with your mental health, addiction issues, or a combination of the two when you have people on your side who can help you work through…
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According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), more than 130 people die every day in the United Starts due to opioid overdose. Furthermore, 21-29% of patients prescribed opioids for chronic pain end up misusing them, with 8-12% develop opioid use disorder. A new study found that the longer immigrants live in the US,…
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Alcohol use research previously suggested that drinking behaviors were associated with reductions in brain volume, therefore proposing that drinking itself shrinks the brain. However, new research found that the opposite may be true: smaller brain size may create a genetic tendency for increased alcohol consumption. The Research Researchers utilized data from multiple studies to confirm…
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