Added By Fort Behavioral Health Fort Behavioral Health Meet The Editorial Team Authored By Ky’ra Myers ,Licensed Master Social Worker – Camp Worth Clinical Director Ky’ra Myers ,Licensed Master Social Worker – Camp Worth Clinical Director read more Published: October 20, 2021 Updated: October 8, 2021 When your body and brain depend on a substance…
Added By Fort Behavioral Health Fort Behavioral Health Meet The Editorial Team Published: September 18, 2021 Updated: September 7, 2021 Alcohol addiction can be one of the most complex of all types of addiction. That’s because a lot of people use alcohol and never form a dependence on it. Knowing that you need more support…
Added By Fort Behavioral Health Fort Behavioral Health Meet The Editorial Team Published: August 3, 2021 Updated: August 13, 2021 It is a common misconception that tolerance, dependence, and addiction describe the same condition. However, each of these terms describes different ways in which drugs affect someone’s body and brain. At Fort Behavioral Health, our…
Added By Fort Behavioral Health Fort Behavioral Health Meet The Editorial Team Published: July 15, 2021 Updated: July 20, 2021 Summertime brings with it new opportunities to get outdoors and spend time with family and friends again. For those engaging in a sober life, it can seem difficult, though, to find things to do that…
Added By Fort Behavioral Health Fort Behavioral Health Meet The Editorial Team Published: May 31, 2021 Updated: June 23, 2021 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…
Added By Fort Behavioral Health Fort Behavioral Health Meet The Editorial Team Published: May 12, 2021 Updated: June 23, 2021 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…
Added By Fort Behavioral Health Fort Behavioral Health Meet The Editorial Team Published: May 5, 2021 Updated: September 22, 2021 Before beginning a 12-step program for addiction, it’s good to have a basic understanding of why this approach seems to work so well. In the treatment of drug and alcohol addiction, it has proven effective…
Added By Fort Behavioral Health Fort Behavioral Health Meet The Editorial Team Published: April 19, 2021 Updated: August 26, 2021 Teens experience many changes and challenges in adolescence. They can be impulsive and might engage in risky or dangerous behavior. A teen’s brain is rapidly developing and growing, and it receives and retains a large…
Added By Fort Behavioral Health Fort Behavioral Health Meet The Editorial Team Published: March 5, 2021 Updated: September 21, 2021 Alcohol use disorder is the most common substance use issue, except for smoking, in the country. Also, alcohol is actually the third leading cause of death in America, behind smoking and obesity. About fifteen million…
Added By Fort Behavioral Health Fort Behavioral Health Meet The Editorial Team Published: February 7, 2021 Updated: April 12, 2021 Everyone faces different challenges when recovering from addiction. Exactly what challenges you face depends on several factors, including age, sex, personal history, medical history, and co-occurring mental health issues. Everyone has a unique set of…