Addiction Treatment
Addiction recovery can be a very personal journey. Different cases require different combinations of treatment. Whether you’re interested in detox, relapse warning signs, or the latest in addiction research, staying in the know will help guide you towards the approach that’s best for you.
Shame, Substance Use and Addiction Recovery - Getting Free
By Tess ChedseySome behavioral psychologists believe that shame leads to more substance abuse, which leads to more shame. Through this, the vi... Continue Reading
Some behavioral psychologists believe that shame leads to more substance abuse, which leads to more shame. Through this, the vi... Continue Reading
Op-Ed: Why Harm Reduction Therapy Remains A Work in Progress
By Colleen MarlettDo the benefits for the addict's right to use, outweigh the determent of their personal health? Learn about a social movement a... Continue Reading
Do the benefits for the addict's right to use, outweigh the determent of their personal health? Learn about a social movement a... Continue Reading
How Effective are Addiction Interventions?
By Benhilda ChanetsaMost addicts don't voluntarily enter addiction treatment programs. Some need a nudge from family, friends, or the court system ... Continue Reading
Most addicts don't voluntarily enter addiction treatment programs. Some need a nudge from family, friends, or the court system ... Continue Reading
Hypnotherapy for Addiction Recovery: Does It Really Work?
By Dr. Carol Anderson, D.Min., ACSW, LMSWAs a professional technique, it focuses on one’s strengths, allows the patient to be in control of the outcomes, and can offer ... Continue Reading
As a professional technique, it focuses on one’s strengths, allows the patient to be in control of the outcomes, and can offer ... Continue Reading
How a Service Dog Can Help in Recovery
By Colleen MarlettMan's best friend may bridge the gap between what triggers an addict to relapse and his or her will to stay sober. Continue Reading
Man's best friend may bridge the gap between what triggers an addict to relapse and his or her will to stay sober. Continue Reading
Former Rock Star Uses Songwriting to Help Addicts Get Sober
By Caitlin ThiedeListening to music has long been known to treat symptoms of stress and anxiety. We dig deeper into Rock to Recovery's philosoph... Continue Reading
Listening to music has long been known to treat symptoms of stress and anxiety. We dig deeper into Rock to Recovery's philosoph... Continue Reading
5 Practical Ways to Deal with Temptations
By Colleen MarlettThe allure of addiction is enticing for the addict, no doubt, as it promises to hold the power of relieving many of life’s anxi... Continue Reading
The allure of addiction is enticing for the addict, no doubt, as it promises to hold the power of relieving many of life’s anxi... Continue Reading
What to Do When You Have No One to Turn To
By Leia RiveraWhen you feel like no one seems to care, know that this is your addicted voice talking and that it is wrong. Continue Reading
When you feel like no one seems to care, know that this is your addicted voice talking and that it is wrong. Continue Reading
The Blessing of Psych Meds in Recovery
By Lyn GeistMany people in recovery are skeptical about taking medication, but some of us need it to fully get better. Continue Reading
Many people in recovery are skeptical about taking medication, but some of us need it to fully get better. Continue Reading
Minimizing Opioid Abuse Through ‘Motivational Interviewing’
By Timothy PowersWhile traditional law enforcement-based methods have largely failed in curtailing addiction and overdoses, cities nationwide ar... Continue Reading
While traditional law enforcement-based methods have largely failed in curtailing addiction and overdoses, cities nationwide ar... Continue Reading
STUDY: The Body's Intrinsic Anti-Addiction Response
By Dominica ApplegateResearch suggests that the brain has a natural means of actually reversing the effects of addiction. Continue Reading
Research suggests that the brain has a natural means of actually reversing the effects of addiction. Continue Reading
4 Tips I Wish Someone Had Told Me Before Residential Rehab
By Leia RiveraHere are a few tips to help you or a loved one better plan for residential treatment. Continue Reading
Here are a few tips to help you or a loved one better plan for residential treatment. Continue Reading
5 Things to Do to Prepare Yourself for Leaving Drug Rehab
By Audrey BeimRe-entering society newly sober will be one of the greatest challenges an addict will face, but with a game plan place, ample s... Continue Reading
Re-entering society newly sober will be one of the greatest challenges an addict will face, but with a game plan place, ample s... Continue Reading
How Naloxone Saves Lives
By Tess ChedseyNarcan, a brand name of naloxone, is controversial even though the drug has proven effective. It's not without negative effects... Continue Reading
Narcan, a brand name of naloxone, is controversial even though the drug has proven effective. It's not without negative effects... Continue Reading
Dancing Myself Into Recovery: The Benefits of Dance Movement Therapy
By Leia RiveraOne writer shares her experience with dance therapy and the impact it had on her own recovery journey. Continue Reading
One writer shares her experience with dance therapy and the impact it had on her own recovery journey. Continue Reading