At The Blackberry Center, we rely on evidence-based addiction recovery treatments at our health care facilities. And while they may not be traditional, we include recreational therapy treatments to help our patients achieve long-term recovery. There can sometimes be confusion as to what recreational therapy really means. While it is not simply a structured “goof...Read More
Recovery is not a one-step process. It takes time, and for most people, it simply takes more treatment and effort than what can fit into one program. That’s why each patient at The Blackberry Center receives discharge planning services. Let’s discuss what discharge planning is, and why it makes such a crucial difference for our...Read More
Mental health and co-occurring disorders are surprisingly common, with around 7.9 million people in the United States suffering from them. Although they occur in a large population of people, treating co-occurring diagnoses correctly can be challenging. As a result, finding a treatment center that deals specifically with mental health and co-occurring disorders is especially important...Read More
Drug addiction is surprisingly common in the United States. In 2013, the National Institute of Health estimated that nearly 25 million Americans had used an illicit drug in the previous month. In addition, according to 2017 stats, about 19.7 million of those developed a substance use disorder. Far from what many people believe, drug addiction...Read More
This article was reviewed for medical accuracy by Dr. Takeesha Roland-Jenkins. Managing the symptoms of withdrawal is an important aspect of recovery, and although it may seem counterintuitive, decreasing your use of drugs or alcohol too quickly or quitting cold turkey can cause unintended consequences, including drug detox withdrawal symptoms and even death [1]. For...Read More
In the United States alone, more than 15 million people abuse prescription drugs. In turn, this abuse can become an addiction, often impacting your life in negative ways. Prescription addiction can result from a variety of reasons. In some cases, someone builds a dependence on a drug that their doctor has prescribed them. On the...Read More
Nowadays, more and more people are choosing to participate in partial hospitalization programs (PHP) to overcome addiction in lieu of full-time residential treatment. These programs, designed to treat substance abuse and mental illness, use evidence-based methods to improve your overall health and wellbeing. After you have completed detoxification in a treatment facility, PHP programs are...Read More
Addiction treatment begins as soon as you admit that you have a problem. However, with so many treatment facilities available, it can be extremely overwhelming to know which choice is best for you. Your first step should be to meet with a substance abuse counselor. They can help you better understand your addiction and how...Read More
Maybe you’ve had a rough night, went to jail, lost your job or a relationship with a loved one. Maybe it’s something else. Regardless, you’re sitting here, wondering if you need to make some changes in your life. Alcohol addiction treatment can help you build a foundation for lasting sobriety to help you get your...Read More
