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What to Expect During Heroin Detox

Added By Fort Behavioral Health Fort Behavioral Health Meet The Editorial Team Published: December 30, 2022 Updated: January 23, 2023 For those who need treatment for a heroin use disorder, detox is often the first step. During detox, harmful chemicals and toxins in opioids leave the body. However, without professional care at a rehab center,…

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Helping a Loved One Addicted to Drugs

Added By Fort Behavioral Health Fort Behavioral Health Meet The Editorial Team Authored By Rikia Ancar, LMFT – Clinical Director of Adult Programs Rikia Ancar, LMFT – Clinical Director of Adult Programs read more Published: November 18, 2021 Updated: December 10, 2021 Helping a loved one addicted to drugs may seem like something you’re totally…

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Prescription Drug Abuse Among Teens

Added By Fort Behavioral Health Fort Behavioral Health Meet The Editorial Team Published: September 9, 2021 Updated: September 15, 2021 Could your teen have a problem with drug use? Are they taking prescription medications outside of doctor recommendations? If that’s the case, they could face numerous health challenges over their lifetime. It’s critical to get…

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How to Come Up with a Treatment Plan for Substance Abusers

Added By Fort Behavioral Health Fort Behavioral Health Meet The Editorial Team Published: April 15, 2021 Updated: May 26, 2021 Recognizing the need for alcohol or drug addiction treatment is the first step towards healing. The second step revolves around creating a treatment plan for substance abusers. There’s no one-size-fits-all approach. Each person responds to…