You may have heard of co-occurring disorders. This term describes a person who has not only a drug addiction but also a mental health disorder. These are two different things, but they require treatment together when a person has them both. A co-occurring treatment program can provide that type of help. Our team at Fort…
Is there a link between troubled teens and addiction? If you have a teen that’s a good student, are they still at risk for drug addiction development? While there are reasons to believe your child may be at risk in both situations, there is also a lot of treatment available to help them. When it…
Are you finding it hard to maintain your mental health during quarantine? You may be battling a lot more anxiety or even feel depressed. Furthermore, you may find yourself no longer willing to interact with others, or everything seems like so much work. If it’s hard to get through the day, you may need mental…
A person dealing with addiction is facing a lot of change. They are also working against themselves and their body to achieve health and wellbeing. It’s hard work. For that reason, positive support is vital when it comes to families and addiction treatment. At Fort Behavioral Health, we can help you and your loved one…
What can a residential treatment program do for you? If you face struggles with drugs and alcohol, it may be time to find a way forward. Think about all of the things that addiction has caused you to miss or not take advantage of over the last few years. What if a sober living program…
Could your teen have a problem with drug use? Are they taking prescription medications outside of doctor recommendations? If that’s the case, they could face numerous health challenges over their lifetime. It’s critical to get help for teen prescription drug abuse, and Fort Behavioral Health can provide it. To learn more about the treatment options…
Teens who experiment with drugs or alcohol are not “bad kids.” They are also not “kids from bad families” or those that have bad grades. In fact, they are a child that may have been exposed through friends, social media, or other situations. When you consider why teens use drugs, remember that any child can…
The winter holidays are a difficult time to stay sober, especially New Year’s Eve. Drinking on this day is one of the most popular ways to bring in the coming year. However, if you have ever had a problem with alcoholism, you must have a sober New Year’s to avoid falling into your former addiction.…
Heroin addiction stages mirror those of other substances of abuse. For instance, someone addicted to methamphetamine may have started in the same way as someone with a heroin addiction. Getting treatment during the earliest stages, especially for a drug that creates physical and mental dependency, could be the key to ensuring lasting recovery. However, even…
It’s never easy to enter rehab or a detox program. However, this will be one of the most important decisions of your life. In fact, detox is the first step in the journey toward recovery. It gives your body a chance to restore itself before you start to engage in therapy to help your mind.…