Residential addiction treatment is one of the most comprehensive forms of substance use disorder treatment. It enables a person to live at a treatment location for an extended amount of time. Then, they work solely on eliminating their addiction, as well as other emotional, mental, and physical needs. With several types of residential treatment programs…
Addiction is a brain disease that causes physical and physiological changes to the brain. The brain controls our thoughts, memory and speech, movement of the limbs, and the function of many organs within our body. Drugs and alcohol affect the brain’s neurotransmitters, which release an excess level of dopamine, causing temporary pleasurable feelings and euphoria.…
The types of rehabilitation that are right for one person may not work for others. Each individual must have a comprehensive assessment to determine what their needs are in addiction treatment. At Fort Behavioral Health in Fort Worth, Texas, we collaborate with you to create an individualized treatment program so that you have the best…
When choosing a substance abuse treatment center, gender is probably not your primary concern. You have taken the most difficult step, which is choosing to seek help and putting all of your effort into a successful recovery. For some people, gender-specific treatment programs can be extremely effective. Choosing a quality program that suits your needs,…
Drug addiction can affect many areas of your life, but help is always available when you want to stop. Admitting that you need drug addiction help can get you started on your road to recovery. Once you’ve realized that you need to seek treatment, how can you take the first step? The thought of getting…
You know your child better than anyone else. However, it may be difficult for you to recognize signs that your adolescent may need professional help for an addiction. But if your adolescent is struggling with addiction, it’s more important than anything else to get them the help they need. Sometimes that needed help may take…
In addiction recovery, we hear terms like Narcotics Anonymous and Alcoholics Anonymous. We hear about sex addiction, food addiction, and nicotine addiction. We rarely hear about programs designed particularly for those suffering from heroin addiction. Like alcohol addiction, heroin dependency requires a medically supervised and professionally staffed heroin detox center. In the absence of such…
An intervention is a chance for family members to demonstrate their love and support to a person who is stricken by addiction and self-destructive behaviors. Interventions are considered as a last chance or last-ditch effort to force the loved one to get the help they so desperately need. In most cases, the idea of an…
If you are struggling with an addiction to alcohol, drugs, or something else, you may be considering enrolling in a recovery program. However, you may be unsure about what actually happens during the process. There is a wide range of information to learn during a recovery program, which is beneficial in staying away from your…
Having a good support network can have a colossal impact on a person’s ability to stay sober. Fort Worth has so much to offer, and it helps to be connected to a group of people who don’t need drugs and alcohol to see that. It is important to retain a connection during recovery with therapists,…