Nestled within the vibrant city of Austin, TX, The Arbor Behavioral Healthcare offers comprehensive treatment for substance use disorders and accompanying mental health conditions, like…
Methamphetamines—also known as meth—are a Schedule II drug that doctors can legally prescribe, but they are also a common illegal street drug. Meth is a…
When struggling with an addiction, it is very easy to fall victim to using other substances. What people may not realize is that some combinations…
Addiction often lives alongside a co-occurring mental health disorder. Those struggling with mental health conditions often look for ways to self-medicate rather than admitting they…
Millions of Americans suffer from depression. It’s important to know that you are not alone, especially on occasions like Valentine’s Day, when loneliness can really…
When an individual becomes addicted to heroin, it takes over their life. Chasing the high that the drug creates becomes their singular focus, and they…
Opioids exist as legal prescription drugs used for managing pain and also as illegal drugs like heroin. Opioids are also highly addictive, so even when…
Benzodiazepines—or benzos for short—are a highly addictive prescription drug. The drug is prescribed to help treat a number of mental health conditions, but unfortunately, it…
Trying to overcome a complex trauma can be more challenging than dealing with just one trauma. It can also lead to a dual diagnosis when…
A medically supervised detox is the first step in treating a serious opioid addiction. Withdrawal can be the hardest part of the process, and the…