4 Components of Holistic Recovery
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 …
Anger Management and Addiction
Anger is a natural emotion everyone experiences when dealing with intense or stressful situations. However, untreated anger can lead to self-medicating, anxiety, depression, and other serious health complications. Understanding how anger management and addiction go hand-in-hand is essential to long-term healing. At Gulf Breeze Recovery, we welcome individuals who need anger management and addiction treatment. Our…
Does Experiential Therapy Actually Work?
Does experiential therapy work? If you ask yourself this question, it may be time to find a treatment facility to discuss ways to improve your mental health. Experiential therapy is a natural approach to treating several mental health disorders using holistic methods and therapies to create a whole-person recovery experience. It can improve a person’s…
What Are the Benefits of Group Therapy for Addiction?
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…
Finding a Treatment Plan for Depression in Florida
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…
Do You Need to Stage an Intervention?
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.
How Holistic Substance Abuse Treatment Is Important
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.
What Is Your Definition of Addiction?
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 …
Can Addiction Recovery Be Easy?
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.
5 Effective Relapse Prevention Strategies
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…