Added By Fort Behavioral Health Fort Behavioral Health Meet The Editorial Team Published: June 4, 2022 Updated: June 8, 2022 Are you ready to get sober? Is this a passing thought, or is it a commitment? Moving beyond active addiction requires more than a purposeless fancy; it requires dedication and diligence. You have to want…
Added By Fort Behavioral Health Fort Behavioral Health Meet The Editorial Team Published: June 1, 2022 Updated: June 8, 2022 A vacation is a time to relax and take a break from the daily grind at work. Whether you plan to go to the beach, go camping, or visit another country, a vacation is beneficial…
Added By Fort Behavioral Health Fort Behavioral Health Meet The Editorial Team Published: July 15, 2021 Updated: July 20, 2021 Summertime brings with it new opportunities to get outdoors and spend time with family and friends again. For those engaging in a sober life, it can seem difficult, though, to find things to do that…
Added By Fort Behavioral Health Fort Behavioral Health Meet The Editorial Team Published: May 31, 2021 Updated: June 23, 2021 Memorial Day weekend may be the official kick-off to summer, but events such as these are often anxiety-inducing for those in recovery. Living a sober lifestyle is hard enough on a regular day, but holidays…
Added By Fort Behavioral Health Fort Behavioral Health Meet The Editorial Team Published: March 5, 2021 Updated: September 21, 2021 Alcohol use disorder is the most common substance use issue, except for smoking, in the country. Also, alcohol is actually the third leading cause of death in America, behind smoking and obesity. About fifteen million…
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 30, 2020 Updated: January 19, 2022 Is it possible to stay sober during the holidays? With the traditional activities…
Added By Fort Behavioral Health Fort Behavioral Health Meet The Editorial Team Published: January 10, 2020 Updated: May 12, 2021 According to an article published by the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), five specific rules can help those suffering from a Substance Use Disorder (SUD) to focus on their recovery. Understanding that recovery is…
Added By Fort Behavioral Health Fort Behavioral Health Meet The Editorial Team Published: October 18, 2019 Updated: December 1, 2021 Relapse is common in addiction recovery. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, between 40 and 60 percent of people relapse within a year of treatment. The nature of addiction makes relapse common. It…
Added By Fort Behavioral Health Fort Behavioral Health Meet The Editorial Team Published: July 22, 2019 Updated: November 29, 2021 Often, people assume that self-harm and suicide are the same things. They are not, although separating one from the other can be difficult. With suicide, the goal is to end the pain with death while…
Added By Fort Behavioral Health Fort Behavioral Health Meet The Editorial Team Published: June 24, 2019 Updated: November 29, 2021 Addiction is complicated and affects all aspects of a person’s life. The journey to sobriety is unique for everyone. We are all made up of our own personalities, families, relationships, painful experiences, emotions, physical and…