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 Authored By Rikia Ancar, LMFT – Clinical Director of Adult Programs Rikia Ancar, LMFT – Clinical Director of Adult Programs read more Published: October 17, 2021 Updated: October 8, 2021 Heroin is an addictive substance that’s quite powerful. With any consistent use, it…
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 30, 2021 Updated: September 21, 2021 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.…
Added By Fort Behavioral Health Fort Behavioral Health Meet The Editorial Team Published: July 17, 2021 Updated: September 21, 2021 Heroin is an opioid derived from morphine, a substance found in the seeds of poppy plants. Most people take heroin by injecting it into their arms through a needle. Heroin quickly reaches the brain and…
Added By Fort Behavioral Health Fort Behavioral Health Meet The Editorial Team Published: July 14, 2021 Updated: July 20, 2021 Addiction is a chronic condition, and, as with other chronic conditions, relapse is always a possibility. The National Institute on Drug Abuse estimates that between forty and sixty percent of people will relapse within a…
Added By Fort Behavioral Health Fort Behavioral Health Meet The Editorial Team Published: June 25, 2021 Updated: June 25, 2021 An intensive outpatient program is a type of therapy process that allows a person to work numerous hours a day on addiction while living at home. This type of therapy can be effective when a…
Added By Fort Behavioral Health Fort Behavioral Health Meet The Editorial Team Published: June 18, 2021 Updated: September 21, 2021 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…
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…