Addiction is a chronic condition, and, as with other chronic conditions, relapse is always a possibility. The National Institute on Drug Abuse estimates that between forty and sixty percent of people will relapse within a year of completing treatment for substance use. Although everyone has different patterns of substance use and relapse, a relapse often…
Watching a loved one struggle with alcohol or drug addiction is intensely difficult. It is a helpless experience because, as a loved one, it can seem like there’s nothing you can do. If your loved one has a drug addiction, we can help. The right drug addiction treatment program can provide ample support for the…
It is a courageous decision for people with addiction disorders to seek treatment. Furthermore, it is a remarkable achievement when these same people complete their addiction treatment program and return back to the “real world.” However, returning to a daily routine can invite the temptation to relapse into the downward spiral of addiction. If you…
People react differently to trauma. Some seem to have a natural ability to rebound. Others develop post-traumatic stress disorder, also known as PTSD. PTSD can have devastating effects for the person who is dealing with the disorder and the friends and family members who care about them. If you have a loved one in your…
Gender-specific rehab allows people to work on themselves in an environment that’s most likely to provide them with the support they need to thrive. You’ll work with other people of the same gender facing the same types of struggles you are. In a men or women-specific rehab program at Fort Behavioral Health, you’ll learn about…
A sober living home is a place to live while you transition from a life of addiction to a life of healing and recovery. There is a big difference between the life you were living and where you need and want to be. You need a drug-free space where you have the ability to live,…
When considering treatment, it may deter someone who has only heard about residential rehabs. At Greater Boston Addiction Centers (GBAC), we offer many treatment options, such as intensive outpatient treatment in MA to provide treatment to those who could benefit from treatment found in residential rehabs but can not afford to stop working or living…
An intensive outpatient program is a type of therapy process that allows a person to work numerous hours a day on addiction while living at home. This type of therapy can be effective when a person commits to the process and has the right tools to heal. Our team at Fort Behavioral Health can help…
A drug and alcohol detox center offers men and women a path out from addiction and into recovery. Getting sober can be a difficult process, you may face physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms that keep you from gaining sobriety. However, the reality of addiction across California and the United States means that gaining access to…
For millions of people in the U.S., mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, and bipolar disorder impact their lives daily. For some, the use of drugs and alcohol is often also a part of their daily routines. Mental health experts refer to this as a co-occurring disorder. What is a co-occurring…