Added By Fort Behavioral Health Fort Behavioral Health Meet The Editorial Team Published: February 21, 2023 Updated: January 24, 2023 Drug and alcohol use disorders are common in the U.S. and present serious concerns. Thankfully, professional treatment can help those who struggle with addiction symptoms. Understanding the connection between trauma and substance use may lower…
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…
Added By Fort Behavioral Health Fort Behavioral Health Meet The Editorial Team Published: December 29, 2022 Updated: December 2, 2022 Many people think of trauma as something that happens to soldiers in wartime or victims of violent crimes. However, trauma can also arise in the context of everyday life. Often, trauma results from a sudden…
Added By Fort Behavioral Health Fort Behavioral Health Meet The Editorial Team Published: December 15, 2022 Updated: December 2, 2022 According to the Department of Veterans Affairs, one in 10 veterans struggle with addiction. The effects of war can leave soldiers feeling isolated, anxious, depressed, and unable to cope—leading to substance abuse. This blog will…
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…
Added By Fort Behavioral Health Fort Behavioral Health Meet The Editorial Team Published: September 10, 2022 Updated: August 24, 2022 If you have autism spectrum disorder or ASD, there’s a good chance you have difficulty navigating everyday social interactions. One of the common reasons for this difficulty is an inability to adjust your behavior to…
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…
Added By Fort Behavioral Health Fort Behavioral Health Meet The Editorial Team Published: June 27, 2022 Updated: June 6, 2022 Sometimes the problems we face are complex. Sometimes they are so bad that it is hard to be rational about them. It is even more challenging for adolescents who are still developing and often haven’t…
Added By Fort Behavioral Health Fort Behavioral Health Meet The Editorial Team Published: June 24, 2022 Updated: June 6, 2022 Emotions are important – they affect our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. We can’t think without them. If we don’t have emotional regulation activities (ERAs), our brains can act like a computer with too many programs…
Added By Fort Behavioral Health Fort Behavioral Health Meet The Editorial Team Published: June 22, 2022 Updated: June 6, 2022 Recovery is an arduous process, and going it alone is a recipe for relapse. Recovery support systems provide the network of support and encouragement that is vital to recovery and overall well-being. If you or…