Active duty military and veterans continue to struggle with mental health and substance use. Last week, we learned that suicide rates once again spiked 15% year over year. To help our fellow vets, we have to reframe how we think about mental health. Here are three ways to change our thinking about toughness, mental health,…
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If you’ve already attended an inpatient treatment program or you’re in the midst of mild addiction, an intensive outpatient program treatment program may be the best treatment option for your needs. Intensive outpatient treatment allows you to get the care and support you need while also managing your responsibilities at home and work. Furthermore, an…
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Addiction recovery is a unique journey for each person, regardless of what type of substance they are abusing. At Sophros Recovery, we strive to treat the whole person during their time at our addiction treatment center. Therefore, we provide a range of safe and effective treatment options to help them begin the process on a…
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Substance use disorders often have underlying causes, such as mental health conditions. One of the most common causes is a history of trauma. The word trauma refers to the emotional response to events such as assault, vehicular accidents, and war-zone experiences. While shock and denial are common immediately following the event, trauma can have long-term…
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When you or a loved one is deep within the grip of addiction, it can be challenging for them to see past their addiction to know that they need help. The benefits of addiction treatment can teach them vital coping skills through addiction treatment programs that can help them return to a sober lifestyle with…
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So far in 2021, I’ve lost two Veteran friends to suicide, and this is not okay. When we lifted our hands and swore an oath to serve our country, we thought we knew the risks. We figured that we would be subject to dangerous situations in training exercises and in wartime combat. For that,…
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Sophros Recovery is an outpatient treatment program that is set to open this summer in Jacksonville; providing services to Veterans is one of its primary missions. It is owned by Nick & Katie Padlo, who recently entered a grant competition for the National Veterans Small Business Award through the StreetShares Foundation. The…
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Life moves at a fast pace – sometimes too fast. Despite our best intentions, we cannot get to everything we need to do during the day. If you or a loved one is on a path toward sobriety, a flexible addiction treatment program such as a partial hospitalization program or an intensive outpatient program can…
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