Treating substance use disorders is not an easy process. It involves a mix of private and group therapy sessions using behavioral therapies to develop a deep understanding of the reasons behind substance use and form effective coping skills. Several group therapy benefits exist for men and women ready to beat their addictions and lead healthy…
Depression can cause mild to severe symptoms, from feeling sad to being unable to get out of bed for days. Enrolling in a treatment plan for depression is the smart choice for people whose symptoms cause disruptions in their day-to-day lives. Treatment programs use the latest behavioral therapies and medicinal support to reduce symptoms and…
Watching someone you love battle with addiction can be heart-wrenching. You know they need help to overcome their addiction, but whenever you attempt a conversation, they get angry or act like it hurts their feelings that you would even consider that they might be addicted.
Historically health care, mental health care, and addiction treatment have been treated as separate issues. Scientific evidence shows that this separation has created obstacles to successful care coordination. More recently, efforts have been made to incorporate care and focus on how the issues interact for an individual.
While certain government agencies and officials may have put forth what they consider to be a standard definition of addiction, seemingly more people than ever are willing to look outside …
Many people believe that sobriety and recovery are the same things. Unfortunately, they are not. From a holistic perspective, the two are very different. It is possible for a person …
Many of those who have experienced less difficulty with recovery talk about an “aha” moment where they realized at a very deep level that they wanted to change their lifestyle and regain their health. They often echo a well-known quote, saying, “they got sick and tired of being sick and tired.” In other words, they were ready for recovery and willing to make the changes necessary to achieve their sobriety.
Preventing relapse is one of the most significant long-term goals of recovery. Treatment lays the foundation, but once people leave formal treatment, they must exercise independence and self-sufficiency without resorting to drug use again. Addiction treatment programs are careful to build in education about relapse prevention strategies so that clients are set up for success…
A substance use disorder can ruin one’s health, lead to unemployment and estrange relations with loved ones. Thus, a recovery program with a focus on family therapy can help clients rebuild their futures and reconnect with the community. As part of the benefits of family therapy, clients learn to communicate their needs clearly and build…
Art therapy can be an important part of an effective substance abuse recovery program. People often have questions about art therapy as they have not heard of this important tool. There are a number of advantages and positive effects that stem from participating in art therapy.