What is cognitive behavioral therapy? Having emerged in the 1960s, it works on a variety of mental health concerns, both psychiatric and non-psychiatric: anxiety, depression, eating disorders, personality disorders, and more. When used in combination with psychotropic medications, cognitive behavioral […]
Sometimes, a person struggles with more than substance abuse. A person struggling with addiction may also experience a form of mental illness. This is called a Dual Diagnosis. Recently, research has pointed toward the effectiveness of treatment for Dual Diagnosis, […]
Everyone wants to do what’s best for their loved ones in recovery. The partners and parents of addiction patients often make every effort to give the addict what they need in the hope of protecting them from themselves. In some […]
If you or someone you love have sought addiction treatment, you may have heard the term “dual-diagnosis” or a diagnosis of two conditions. “Two conditions” could refer to many things. Two addictions, such as alcoholism and opiate addiction, or addiction […]
The traditional approach to addiction treatment focuses on a patient’s acute, immediate symptoms. However, there’s been a growing consensus that this approach is insufficient and necessitates a more comprehensive approach called “trauma-informed recovery,” or TIC. This model is tailored to […]
Addiction recovery is a transformative journey that demands courage, perseverance, and self-exploration. As individuals navigate the path to sobriety, they often encounter a flood of emotions, memories, and thoughts that may have been suppressed during their struggles with addiction. While […]
Music has a profound impact on our emotions, thoughts, and overall well-being. It can transport us to different times in our lives, evoke powerful memories, and even inspire us to move and dance. But did you know that music also […]
Recovery opens up a world of possibilities for anyone who’s ready to reclaim their life. One crucial aspect of this process is discovering new purpose and meaning in life. Exploring career and life goals in recovery can provide a sense […]
We all feel sad every now and then. However, sometimes depression can be so severe that it can affect our ability to function. It can make a person unable to get out of bed in the morning, and it can […]
If you are in recovery—and especially early recovery—relapse is a very scary and real thought. For all the hard work you put in to get sober, losing your sobriety to a relapse can be deflating and damaging to the ego. […]
