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Exploring the Mind-Body Connection in Addiction Recovery: Vibroacoustic Therapy and Beyond
If you’re struggling with addiction, it’s easy to think it’s all just about getting over the physical toll that substances take on your body. Or maybe your focus instead is on the mental hurdle of succumbing to the desire to numb unwanted emotions or feelings. However, addiction impacts both your
How to Know If You or a Loved One Needs Treatment for Alcohol Addiction and a Co-Occurring Disorder
Maybe you’ve sensed something isn’t quite right with your loved one for some time. Perhaps you’ve noticed empty liquor bottles around the house. Or you’ve seen their erratic, unpredictable behavior and bouts of drunkenness. Maybe you think they’re anxious or depressed. If any of this sounds familiar, your loved one
Integrating Holistic Therapies: Cold Plunge, Equine Therapy, and Beyond
When you think about the best addiction treatment centers out there, what comes to mind? Perhaps it’s the facilities, expertise of the therapists, programs available, or maybe the duration of your stay. But do you think about the therapies utilized in treatment? Or their approach or philosophy to healing? In
The Role of Therapy in Sustaining Recovery: CBT, DBT, and Beyond
Achieving lasting recovery from substance abuse and addiction isn’t a one-time effort. You don’t just arrive at sobriety and remain there moving forward. It takes continued intentionality to sustain your recovery for the long haul. That’s why outpatient therapy for addiction is so key to maintaining the recovery goals you’ve
Harnessing the Power of Storytelling in Narrative Therapy
Stories are powerful and compelling. They’re why we go to the movies, attend plays, read fiction, or watch our favorite TV shows. At the same time, everyone has a story to share when it comes to their own life. This is no different when you’ve struggled with trauma, substance abuse,
Recognizing and Addressing Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS)
Picture this: you’re in recovery from addiction to alcohol, and you’re feeling good about your progress. But then you run into challenges as you experience alcohol withdrawal symptoms. You may think, how long do alcohol withdrawal symptoms last? while you continue to struggle as the weeks and months go by.
The Science Behind Adventure Therapy in Addiction Treatment
Sometimes what we need in order to heal is right in our own backyard, literally. For many, being in nature is a go-to activity to decompress, pursue self-care, socialize, and build fitness. Yet going outside and spending time in nature are also part of many leading holistic addiction treatment programs.
Managing Stress Without Substances: Effective Coping Strategies
When you’re transitioning out of drug or alcohol rehab, pursuing holistic addiction recovery back in the real world can be, well, a real challenge. Residential treatment in many ways provides a safe haven from substances, restlessness and anxiety, among other stressors. Yet when you’re in recovery, anxiety triggers and various
Understanding the Stages of Relapse: Emotional, Mental and Physical
There’s no denying it: Relapse — returning to drugs, alcohol or other addictive behaviors after a period of non-use —happens. And it happens often. Recovery is rarely a straight line. Like relapse rates for people with other chronic diseases like diabetes, hypertension and asthma, relapse in people with substance use
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