Added By Fort Behavioral Health Fort Behavioral Health Meet The Editorial Team Published: November 18, 2019 Updated: November 29, 2021 Binge drinking is the consumption of an excessive amount of alcohol within a short time. Binge drinking occurs when men consume five or more drinks, or when women consume four or more drinks, in less…
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Added By Fort Behavioral Health Fort Behavioral Health Meet The Editorial Team Published: November 18, 2019 Updated: July 20, 2020 We tried to escape reality by using drugs or alcohol. Now we have an addiction, a chronic and debilitating health condition from which it feels we cannot escape. It may feel like there is no…
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Added By Fort Behavioral Health Fort Behavioral Health Meet The Editorial Team Published: November 15, 2019 Updated: November 29, 2021 Happiness is directly associated with better health, including longer life spans and lower blood pressure. “Happiness” is an umbrella term encompassing contentment, satisfaction, optimism, gratitude, hope, joy, etc. Being happy doesn’t just make us feel…
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Added By Fort Behavioral Health Fort Behavioral Health Meet The Editorial Team Published: November 13, 2019 Updated: November 29, 2021 Anthropomorphism is the attribution of human features to non-human things. It is a way for the mind to change its perception. Thinking of negative emotions as people can help one feel less angry or sad,…
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Added By Fort Behavioral Health Fort Behavioral Health Meet The Editorial Team Published: November 12, 2019 Updated: December 1, 2021 Some people may view addiction as either physical or psychological, when it is, in fact, a combination of both. Since the brain and the body are intricately connected, it seems obvious that addiction is both…
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Added By Fort Behavioral Health Fort Behavioral Health Meet The Editorial Team Published: November 11, 2019 Updated: December 1, 2021 Addiction is a chronic disease, such as heart disease, and therefore is treatable. However, treatment for addiction to drugs or alcohol is not a cure, although it can be successfully managed. Treatment for addiction to…
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Added By Fort Behavioral Health Fort Behavioral Health Meet The Editorial Team Published: November 9, 2019 Updated: November 29, 2021 A myth is a false belief or idea about something, and unfortunately, they are pervasive when dealing with addiction. Myths are damaging to those suffering from addiction, their families, and society in general. It is…
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Added By Fort Behavioral Health Fort Behavioral Health Meet The Editorial Team Published: November 8, 2019 Updated: December 1, 2021 Social support and interaction have long been known to be a significant factor in a variety of addiction recovery programs, as well as treatment approaches. A new study utilizing rats has found that social interaction…
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Added By Fort Behavioral Health Fort Behavioral Health Meet The Editorial Team Published: November 7, 2019 Updated: November 29, 2021 According to a research study published by the National Center for Biotechnology Information, there are five major reasons for teen and youth relapse. The study focus-grouped a sample of teens and youth between the ages…
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Added By Fort Behavioral Health Fort Behavioral Health Meet The Editorial Team Published: November 7, 2019 Updated: December 1, 2021 Fear is the emotion that tells us that we are in danger. Fear can make us feel uneasy, overwhelmed, panicked, and stressed. Fear relates directly to thoughts and concerns of the future. It can paralyze,…
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