The signs of addiction vary from person to person, making it difficult to identify the condition. A loved one who has an addiction may try to hide it or deny that it exists. Or they may try to manipulate you emotionally so that they do not have to quit. Eventually, it becomes obvious that the…
An overdose signals an alarming level of drug toxicity in the body to the point where it overwhelms a person’s ability to function. In recent years, heroin overdose has become a huge problem in Georgia and the rest of the country. To prevent and handle such situations, it is crucial to know heroin overdose facts…
Why do you need life coaching for recovery? Addiction is a leading cause of substance use disorders. Statistics reveal that by the end of 2017, an estimated 19.7 million people in the US aged twelve years and above were battling various substance use disorders. Also, over 8.5 million Americans were suffering from dual diagnosis in…
Each person desires to stay sober after undergoing drug detox and rehabilitation. However, withdrawal symptoms may cause an intense craving for the previously used drug. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), approximately 60% of people who struggled with addiction relapse within one year of treatment. Applying a combination of various relapse prevention…
Many people misunderstand the term “drug addiction.” They believe that drug addiction is a choice people make and that these people lack willpower and moral principles. People who struggle with addiction can’t “just stop using drugs,” even if they want to. When you ask, “What is drug addiction?” you’ll find that drug addiction is a…
If you’re a recovering alcoholic – whether you’re early in your recovery or have many years of sobriety under your belt – cravings are likely going to be a part of your experience. Cravings aren’t easy. In fact, for some, it may be hard to identify a craving, especially for those who are new to…
The opioid epidemic is a serious problem and one that’s gotten a lot of people involved. But at Fort Behavioral Health, we can help you conquer your opioid addiction and avoid being part of the epidemic. That’s a good feeling because it lets you live a clean and sober life and enjoy a healthy and…
Deciding to go through with admitting yourself to an addiction treatment center is one of the biggest steps you can take towards recovery. It means you’re ready to free yourself from the damage caused by your substance abuse disorder. However, it’s important to be careful in how you go about finding a rehab center suited…
Any substance abuse disorder is a serious issue. Substance abuse wreaks havoc in the lives of the afflicted, those they care about, and all of their relationships. A substance abuse disorder, at its worst, is life and death. When a substance abuse disorder is found to co-occur with a mental health issue, a dual diagnosis…
From your first use of heroin, you take yourself quickly down a slippery slope of misery. This misery even continues as you try to quit your drug, in withdrawal. But, thanks to the skill and experience of professionals in a quality heroin detox center in Jacksonville FL, you can get through detox comfortably. So, how…