The Connection between Addiction and Family
- Sandra Peterson
- Jun-07-2018
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When a family member falls into the traps of addiction, the family does everything in their power to help the addict with his/her dependency. There’s no doubt that drug addiction doesn’t affect the addict only, it affects the family as […]
Read MoreWhy a Family Counselor is Crucial for the Recovery Process
- Sandra Peterson
- Mar-04-2018
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Addiction is well-known as a disease of relationships. When one member of the family suffers, the rest of the family also feels their suffering. Although the addicted individual is the one who needs to give their best to fight the […]
Read MorePsychology of Relapse: How to Stay Motivated During and After Drug/Alcohol Treatment
- Sandra Peterson
- Oct-12-2017
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Addiction relapse in treatment is common. According to various studies, nearly 50% of all individuals who are in rehab return to use, with 70 to 90% experiencing at least one mild to moderate relapse. With that being said, the number […]
Read MoreAn Overview of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Andrea Nest
- Aug-08-2017
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is the most popular psychotherapy treatment (talk therapy) that uses different methods (cognitive and behavioral) to help people struggling with mental health problems, and/or alcohol and drug abuse. The goal of CBT is to identify negative behaviors […]
Read MoreBiofeedback Therapy and Addiction Treatment
- Sandra Peterson
- Jul-21-2017
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New treatment approaches that can assist individuals who are battling with substance abuse are undoubtedly great news to patients. Biofeedback is one of the most thrilling developments in addiction treatment that has been in use for decades. It’s used to […]
Read MoreInformation About Intensive Outpatient Programs
- Sandra Peterson
- Jul-07-2017
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When looking for the right type of a rehabilitation center, the most important thing is to determine whether inpatient or outpatient treatment is a better choice. Understanding the basics of these kinds of addiction treatments can help make the transition […]
Read MoreEverything You Need to Know About Behavioral Health
- Andrea Nest
- Jul-06-2017
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If you search for the term “behavioral health” online, you’ll find several articles that explain the difference between behavioral and mental health. In the past, these two terms were used interchangeably. However, over the last few years, people started to […]
Read MoreThe Importance of Family Therapy in Addiction Recovery
- Sandra Peterson
- Jul-06-2017
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An addiction can destroy families as much as it can destroy the individual. The causes of substance abuse are varied and complex and family issues can contribute to and perpetuate the addiction. Addiction is often called a “family disease” since […]
Read MoreNutritional Therapy in Holistic Addiction Treatment
- Sandra Peterson
- May-05-2017
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Until recently, addicts could eat anything they craved. Anything was better than substance abuse, so addicts would turn to junk food and high sugar intake. However, newer studies have shown junk food and high sugar intakes can result in the same […]
Read MoreHow Equine Assisted Therapy Is Used in Recovery
- Sandra Peterson
- Apr-18-2017
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Equine Therapy, also known as Horse Therapy, Equine-Assisted Therapy, and Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy, is a form of experiential therapy that makes use of horses in order to promote emotional growth. Equine therapy is particularly applied to patient battling with addiction, anxiety, […]
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