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5 Benefits of Dual Diagnosis Treatment

Added By Fort Behavioral Health Fort Behavioral Health Meet The Editorial Team Published: February 10, 2023 Updated: January 24, 2023 Millions of men and women struggle with drug and alcohol use disorders. Many people battle mental health issues at the same time. When problems such as addiction and depression occur together, it’s known as dual…

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The Risks of Mixing Ativan and Alcohol

Added By Fort Behavioral Health Fort Behavioral Health Meet The Editorial Team Published: January 16, 2023 Updated: January 12, 2023 Drinking alcohol is a common activity, with alcoholic beverages readily available, even in convenience stores. Though moderate or social drinking is relatively acceptable, there are still a large number of people who drink excessively. This,…

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The Link Between Trauma and Substance Use

Added By Fort Behavioral Health Fort Behavioral Health Meet The Editorial Team Published: November 22, 2022 Updated: October 26, 2022 It’s no secret that substance use and addiction are severe problems in the United States. However, the link between trauma and substance use may be less well-known. Trauma can profoundly affect mental health, and it’s…

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5 Trauma Treatment Benefits to Know About

Added By Fort Behavioral Health Fort Behavioral Health Meet The Editorial Team Published: September 30, 2022 Updated: August 24, 2022 Certain factors are common among people affected by addiction. That includes exposure to at least one highly traumatic experience. If you’ve lived through such an experience, you may have overcome its effects. However, you may…

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Trauma Informed Therapy For Adolescents

Added By Fort Behavioral Health Fort Behavioral Health Meet The Editorial Team Published: June 30, 2022 Updated: June 6, 2022 Trauma is often the instigator of adolescent substance abuse, and many young people who have experienced trauma don’t even realize that they have. Adolescent substance abuse treatment that is trauma-informed can benefit any young person…