Drug abuse happens with both legal and illegal substances. When it comes to legal drugs, prescription pills are among the most frequently misused. While a person prescribed these medications can take them legally as directed, illegal use can happen in many situations. If you’re battling one of the common abused prescription pills, please contact Fort…
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Opioids, including heroin, are extremely addictive drugs. Use and addiction to heroin can happen to anyone of any age, including teenagers. If you suspect teen heroin addiction in a loved one, you need to know risk factors, the signs to look for, and what to do about it. For more information, please reach out to…
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While many Halloween parties may involve alcohol, you can have a sober Halloween without substances and still enjoy yourself. Planning for the holiday season will make it easier to avoid drinking Halloween. Plus, you can stay sober at parties through the end of the year. Your journey of recovery doesn’t stop when you complete an…
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Encountering a relapse back into addiction does not mean that you are a failure or that treatment failed. You are human and subjected to natural temptations and issues daily. To keep a brief lapse into old behaviors from making you regress, create a relapse prevention plan as soon as you complete an addiction treatment program.…
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Teenagers can succumb to alcohol addiction just as adults do. The manner that teens drink, though, differs significantly from their older counterparts. To understand teen alcohol addiction, you need to know why teens drink and what signs your teen may exhibit to indicate that they suffer from a problem. For more information about the treatment…
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For some people struggling with addiction, it can be hard to seek treatment while still in school. If you’re in that situation, you should know that it’s possible to balance addiction treatment and school so you don’t have to stop your education, but you can still work on getting clean and sober. That can give…
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When you need addiction treatment, much of your time will be spent in therapy. As a result, you’re probably wondering how therapy works and what you can expect from it. The answer is that it depends on the therapist, the person, and what challenges you’re facing. Therapy gives you the chance to open up about…
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Teaching teens how to care for themselves is more than just showing them how to cook and do laundry or pay bills responsibly. Those things all matter, but there’s a lot to discuss when it comes to self-care for teens. In a world that’s becoming more complex and stressful for young people, self-care is more…
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Therapy is often an excellent choice for people who are struggling with addiction issues. Not only does it help when going through treatment, but it’s a vital part of staying in recovery for most people. Fortunately, at Fort Behavioral Health, you can get the therapy and treatment you need to be successful. We can give…
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Being in recovery and living a clean and sober life is a great feeling, but there can also be triggers in recovery that you’ll have to face. The way you handle those triggers can determine whether you stay in recovery or risk a relapse, so it’s critical to have the right tools and coping skills…
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