Heroin’s hold on a person can be intense, limiting their ability to make good decisions for themselves, including no longer using the drug. A San Antonio heroin rehab can change that by providing exceptional resources, one-on-one support, and medications designed to provide support. For those who are battling this disease, finding the best heroin addiction…
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…
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…
Having an eating disorder requires much more than a dentist to help find lasting recovery, if you have an eating disorder it can manifest itself in the form of many different physical and mental conditions that should be treated by a medical professional. If you feel like you have an eating dis order please visit…
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…
Cocaine is a highly addictive substance capable of changing the function of the brain. Without proper addiction treatment, someone with a dependence on this substance may find it nearly impossible to stop using. Yet, help is available. If you abuse cocaine, the cocaine addiction treatment program at Fort Behavioral Health can help you overcome your…
A new study published by The National Center for Biotechnology Information has found that positive childhood experiences (PCEs) are critical for excellent mental health in adulthood. The greater amount of negative childhood experiences a person has, the more likely they are to experience poor health as an adult. These adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) may lead…
Have you experienced something that left you wondering about your place in the world? Do you have memories of something that makes you ask how you survived? Did you live through something you just can’t cope with? This is trauma, and it can take over your life, resulting in addiction and mental illness, complicating an…
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…
Anxiety is a common emotion. It may be what you feel when you have a job interview, when you are faced with a problem, or have to make a significant decision. Anxiety manifests in various ways. Most people have had that butterfly in the stomach feeling or noticed that their hands are shaking or found…