It is common for a person with drug and alcohol addiction to face mental health challenges. That may include depression and anxiety. It can also include more complex conditions such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Treatment is also possible and can be effective in these situations. A dual diagnosis treatment program is the ideal choice.…
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…
Journaling has been proven to be an effective tool for combatting symptoms of depression, anxiety, and improving overall mental health. But, unfortunately, many of us may have journaled when we were younger and then abandoned the practice as we got older, busier, and perhaps less interested. You may even believe that the introspective nature of…
You may have heard the adage that recovery from addiction is a marathon, not a sprint. It’s absolutely true. Recovery isn’t over after detox or after treatment. It’s something you have to keep working on. At Fort Behavioral Health, we want you to remain on the road to recovery for years to come. Our adult…
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…
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…
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 do not put you at risk for drug and alcohol relapse. Sober activities can be just as enjoyable and packed…
People struggling with addiction often have untreated mental health disorders or co-occurring disorders. They may turn to drugs and alcohol as a way of self-medicating their issues. Treatment centers often focused on the physical aspects of the addiction without addressing a client’s mental health issues. That meant that people ended up leaving rehab with untreated…
If you’re dealing with an addiction to drugs or alcohol, it may be difficult for you to break the problematic behaviors that led you to your current state. Dialectical behavior therapy can empower you to challenge the grasp that addiction has on our life. It provides you with the tools necessary to start healing and…