Eating disorders are classified as addictive behaviors that are linked to underlying mental health conditions. Anorexia is a severe psychiatric disorder characterized by unrelenting self-starvation and life-threatening weight loss. People that suffer from anorexia experience: A failure to maintain minimal body weight Fear of gaining weight or becoming fat Disturbances in perception of shape or…
The potential of having a relapse is always present in the lives of individuals in recovery. It can happen to people who have been sober for years. Having a relapse prevention plan to fall back on can help you deal with that possibility. The presence of a relapse plan should be seen as a sign…
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…
When you enroll in an addiction recovery program at Fort Behavioral Health in Fort Worth, Texas, you will also receive mental health treatment to address the root causes of your addiction. Our team provides a wide array of therapeutic approaches, depending on your needs for recovery while in rehab. One of our most effective methods…
A dependence on drugs or alcohol can destroy someone’s life and the lives of their loved ones. Addiction is a complex disease that has an adverse effect on relationships, finances, and responsibilities. Millions of people have suffered from addiction and then made the courageous decision to enter an addiction treatment program for help. You may…
No one is immune from the risk of substance abuse. Young and old, rich and poor, men and women all can fall prey to this disease. If it happens to you or someone in your family, the correct next step is to get treatment. When you do, you may want to consider gender-specific rehab. Gender-specific…
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 teenage years are difficult for everyone. It’s a time when teens want to assert their independence, try new things, and have more privacy. This is a stage of development when teens struggle with finding an identity and a sense of belonging. It’s not always easy to tell the difference between typical teen behavior and…
At Fort Behavioral Health in Fort Worth, Texas, our licensed therapists and addiction treatment professionals emphasize teen mental health treatment as an essential part of our teen recovery program. If you are a teen who may have a mental health disorder that is accelerating drug or alcohol use, our Fort Behavioral Health team can help.…
An Overview Of Alcoholics Anonymous Without a doubt, Alcoholics Anonymous is one of the most successful programs in the world when it comes to helping people overcome alcohol addiction and substance abuse. Even though Alcoholics Anonymous is specifically for people who struggle with alcohol, it can also help people who struggle with gambling addiction, sex…