Drug and alcohol addiction can damage many areas of a person’s life. That includes relationships, career goals, self-confidence, and daily life skills. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is one of the most commonly used therapies to help a person move forward in their lives through addiction recovery. A cognitive-behavioral therapy program teaches you how to control thoughts…
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…
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…
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…
Adversity is a state of hardship, difficulty, or misfortune that one deals with in life. There are six types of adversity that one can face, and facing adversities in life can break or make a person. It may lead one person to improve their life by finding ways around their challenges, or it may lead…
Before beginning a 12-step program for addiction, it’s good to have a basic understanding of why this approach seems to work so well. In the treatment of drug and alcohol addiction, it has proven effective many times over. At Fort Behavioral Health, we want you to recognize that it’s unnecessary to plan out every step…
No matter what types of addictions you are facing, it is critical to have access to the right level of care. At Fort Behavioral Health in Fort Worth, Texas, we provide outstanding resources to help you make better decisions after addiction treatment for long-term improvement. Our addiction rehab center can be the safe environment that…
In the midst of an addiction, it may seem like no one understands what is happening to you. Intense feelings of being alone and isolated are common. Yet, in a rehab group, a lot of these feelings get better. Knowing there are others going through the same journey can be reassuring. If you are battling…
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…