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The Differences Between Tolerance, Dependence, and Addiction

Added By Fort Behavioral Health Fort Behavioral Health Meet The Editorial Team Published: February 23, 2023 Updated: March 13, 2023 It is a common misconception that drug tolerance, dependence, and addiction describe the same condition. These terms refer to how drugs or alcohol affect a person’s body and brain. Knowing the difference between tolerance, dependence,…

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What to Expect During Heroin Detox

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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Signs You Need Cocaine Addiction Treatment

Added By Fort Behavioral Health Fort Behavioral Health Meet The Editorial Team Published: September 5, 2022 Updated: September 19, 2022 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. Still, help…

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What to Expect in a Fort Worth, Texas, Cocaine Rehab

Added By Fort Behavioral Health Fort Behavioral Health Meet The Editorial Team Published: March 25, 2022 Updated: April 27, 2022 Cocaine rehabilitation refers to all of the processes used by doctors and nurses to help a person get back on the right track from addiction. At Fort Behavioral Health, our team proudly provides a comprehensive…

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Is it Safe to Go Through Alcohol Withdrawal at Home?

Added By Fort Behavioral Health Fort Behavioral Health Meet The Editorial Team Published: March 23, 2022 Updated: April 27, 2022 One of the first and most crucial steps to recovering from alcohol addiction is withstanding alcohol withdrawals or the process of eradicating alcohol from the body. In some cases, it’s prudent to undertake alcohol withdrawals…