No parent wants to learn about teen drug abuse happening with their own child. Yet, it is very common. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that, in 2017, about two-thirds of all high school students had used alcohol, 20 percent had used prescription drugs illicitly, and about 50 percent used marijuana. When you consider that…
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Can you learn a trick on how to help an addict? Is there some way to help convince a person that they need to seek out drug treatment? You are likely overwhelmed and worried. You have no idea what you can do to help your loved one to get the help they need. They will…
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Alcohol is a depressant, and it will not help you to deal with life. Much more commonly, men and women struggle with alcohol addiction because of their use. If you are using alcohol now and are finding that it is limiting your health and well-being, take a step towards healing. At Fort Behavioral Health, we…
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Can a person overdose from alcohol? The answer to this is yes. Alcohol consumption impacts the body in many ways. Too much of it can lead to a dangerous health condition called alcohol poisoning. It is a life-threatening condition and one you cannot overlook. If you see the signs of alcohol abuse, get help immediately…
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Addiction isn’t a straight path or a simple disease. There are many different stages of it. For many men and women, it can be frightening to see it develop, especially when they occur in a loved one. In all cases, it is possible to get help for addiction. The sooner you do, the more opportunities…
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There are many myths about drugs that some people believe. One of the most common is that if you do not have a drug problem, you can understand what a person with an addiction is facing. The fact is, it is not easy, and often it is not possible to just stop using substances. If…
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How does addiction start? Can it be prevented? There is no level of drug or alcohol use that can be considered safe. Rather, it is very common for people to start to use drugs and alcohol innocently, believing they will not develop an addiction. Soon after, they feel unable to stop. The stages of addiction…
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Are you struggling with benzos? Do you find yourself needing to use these drugs to get through the day? Many people face drug addiction like this and want to change. Yet, they are simply unable to do so. Some fear the benzo withdrawal timeline and what will happen to them if they try to stop.…
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Depression and anxiety are two of the most common types of mental illness in the United States. According to the National Alliance on Mental Health, an estimated 19 percent of U.S. adults suffer from anxiety disorders, and 7 percent suffer from depression. When you consider how common they are, you may think that there are…
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Mental illness is nothing to be ashamed of having. As you will see from these mental illness statistics, there are many people from all walks of life dealing with the ups and downs of mental illness. Everyone’s path is very different, yet all face the same outcome. With the right treatment and support, you can…
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