Addiction is a complicated disease. While an addiction happens as a result of your choices, quitting isn’t as simple as choosing not to be addicted to drugs and alcohol. You need more than willpower because the wiring of your brain changes your response to substances. It becomes harder to resist that drink, that joint, that...Read More
Ohio is one of the most affected states by the opioid epidemic, with some of the top numbers of opioid-related deaths in the nation. Here is what you should know about the state of opioid addiction in Ohio and where to seek treatment if you or a loved one have an addiction. Georgetown Behavioral Hospital...Read More
Encountering the things that trigger you to abuse substances can make staying clean and sober extremely challenging. Yet, by identifying substance abuse triggers, you can come up with strategies to avoid and cope with these triggers. Here’s a guide on how you can identify different triggers and develop a plan for preventing relapse. Need help...Read More
When it comes to addiction, admitting that you need inpatient drug rehab in Ohio or simply asking for help is one of the hardest things for people to accomplish. Indeed, asking for help can be so tough that it may seem simpler to just keep going down the same path rather than make a change. ...Read More
So much attention has focused on the consequences of substance use, the growing overdose rate, and the opioid crisis. However, there is also plenty of good news, particularly with regard to addiction recovery services. Focusing on the harsh consequences of substance use disorders hides the surprising fact that addiction is a highly treatable, manageable condition...Read More
Fentanyl, like many other opioids, has ravaged Ohio communities for years. But with the coronavirus pandemic and the increasingly common practice of lacing drugs with fentanyl, this synthetic opioid has become deadlier than ever. New data analysis from Families Against Fentanyl shows that among Americans aged 18 to 45, fentanyl is the most common killer,...Read More
No matter how much you love your family and friends, it’s no secret that the holidays are a difficult time of year for a lot of people. Yes, it’s a time to celebrate, but it’s also hard to enjoy the holiday season when you’re struggling with a substance use disorder. Moreover, pressure to “perform” for...Read More
Unfortunately, being admitted to an Ohio mental hospital with a mental health illness seems to carry a great deal of shame and stigma. However, according to the World Health Organization, one out of every four people may have mental health issues at some point in their lives. Many people will hear the phrase “get yourself...Read More
When people talk about drug detox, they’re typically referring to one of two very different things: the act of detoxing from a substance, or a detox program undertaken at a professional detox clinic. Detoxing from drugs or alcohol involves clearing the body of substances and managing any withdrawal symptoms that occur. How to detox your...Read More
A substance use disorder coupled with one or more mental health disorders can cause significant damage to your life. The process of recovery for clients with dual diagnosis has to be medical, educational, and therapeutic in order to take root. At Georgetown Behavioral Hospital, our dual diagnosis treatment center in Georgetown, Ohio successfully treats mental...Read More
