One of the most serious issues today is the opioid epidemic. It’s impacting and changing the lives of so many people, and it’s a public health crisis. But you don’t have to be a part of it. There’s help and support for opioid addiction at Fort Behavioral Health, where you can get the treatment you…
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If you’re asking yourself, is alcohol a drug, you may already be pretty sure you know the answer. Even though it’s not in the same category as illegal drugs, it’s still a drug in the way it reacts with your body. But you don’t have to let any kind of alcohol addiction be part of…
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Having depression and anxiety is a very common problem today, and Fort Behavioral Health can help by providing quality treatment for these mental health issues. You don’t have to suffer with your mental health, addiction issues, or a combination of the two when you have people on your side who can help you work through…
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According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), more than 130 people die every day in the United Starts due to opioid overdose. Furthermore, 21-29% of patients prescribed opioids for chronic pain end up misusing them, with 8-12% develop opioid use disorder. A new study found that the longer immigrants live in the US,…
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Alcohol use research previously suggested that drinking behaviors were associated with reductions in brain volume, therefore proposing that drinking itself shrinks the brain. However, new research found that the opposite may be true: smaller brain size may create a genetic tendency for increased alcohol consumption. The Research Researchers utilized data from multiple studies to confirm…
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Many people assume that college students are too young to be in recovery, but that’s not true at all. It’s common for substance use to become a problem between the ages of 18 and 25, a time when many people are in college. A substance use disorder may appear even earlier, forcing you to postpone…
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According to a recent study, the presence of positive social stimulus reduces interest in cocaine use in mice. Analysis of research shows that social support is a crucial tool in the prevention, treatment, and recovery from drug or alcohol addiction. The Study The study examined whether mice preferred the administration of cocaine or saline. After…
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Although alcohol use is pervasive in today’s society, only a fragment of individuals who drink develop addictions or alcohol use disorders. It has long been a biological mystery as to why some individuals are more apt to develop problems with drinking, while others do not. Most often, research points to nature and nurture as both…
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A codependent relationship is a kind of dysfunctional relationship where one person is a caretaker and the other person takes advantage. Codependent relationships are extremely common among people with substance use issues. Typically, one partner will take care of the other to the extent of enabling that partner’s addictive behavior. Often, the caretaker is raised…
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A recent study assessing Perceived Discrimination in Addiction Recovery found that even after recovering from a substance abuse problem, adults in recovery report experiencing minor and major forms of discrimination. These experiences cause stress, leading to decreases in the quality of life and resources that are vital for sustaining recovery. The Study This study is…
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