Healthy boundaries are very often lost during periods of prolonged drug or alcohol abuse, but it is necessary to re-establish them during addiction recovery. Setting and protecting your boundaries means being clear about what or who is acceptable in your life and what or who is not. Setting limits can include physical limits, such as…
The link between stress and alcohol is real. In fact, acute stress has been found to come before drinking alcohol. Some individuals find themselves reaching for a drink in times of stress, which can be a precursor to abusing alcohol. If you’re concerned about the way stress has impacted your drinking habits, reach out to…
If you can manage your addiction throughout the day but still need professional help to maintain your recovery, an outpatient rehab center may be a good option. Outpatient rehab offers counseling and other programs that allow you to commit to your recovery without disrupting other areas of your life. You do not have to neglect…
Individual therapy is a type of psychotherapy in which a licensed treatment specialist works with you one-on-one to address personal problems such as addiction or a mental health issue. One of the benefits of individual therapy is that it helps you manage your condition symptoms and respond in a more positive way to different situations…
You’ve summoned the courage to admit you need help for your substance abuse. The obvious next step is to enter a treatment program such as the ones provided by Fresh Start Recovery. Depending on the severity of your abuse, you may be a candidate for an outpatient treatment known as a partial hospitalization program. Partial…
We live in a high-speed, high-stress world. The concerns of family and work can be overwhelming. Sometimes people turn to drugs or alcohol to cope, and sometimes that leads to addiction. If that happens to you, it may be time to seek addiction treatment. In an addiction treatment center, doctors and counselors work with you…
Addiction to drugs and alcohol is a challenge that requires both physical and psychological treatment. The abuse of substances leads to changes in brain chemistry that trigger unhealthy thoughts and behaviors. Unraveling those changes is the goal of addiction therapy, and one form of treatment that works well is dialectical behavior therapy or DBT. What…
Addiction to drugs and alcohol is a disruptive element in anybody’s life. It alters your perceptions such that acquiring and using drugs and alcohol becomes the focus of everything. That shift is the main reason why therapy, including group therapy, is at the center of addiction treatment plans. In a group therapy program, individuals struggling…
A cognitive behavioral therapy program, also known as CBT is one of the most common treatment approaches for addiction. It helps individuals recognize negative thoughts that may lead to destructive emotions or behavior. The main goal of CBT is to help individuals improve their behavior and emotions. This is done by overcoming negative thought patterns. Cognitive-behavioral…
Polysubstance abuse occurs when an individual is taking more than one drug at the same time. Using more than one drug at a time can be dangerous if the drug is part of a prescription but used for a non-medical purpose. The risk of becoming dependent on multiple drugs is also higher because of the…