The world has been through an extraordinary set of months brought on by the global pandemic. Suddenly, it seemed we were all threatened by a severely contagious disease. Thousands have died, despite the efforts of many professionals to help them. Today, many of those professionals could be experiencing secondary trauma. Secondary trauma is something that…
Halloween celebrations often take the form of a night of fun and freedom. It is a night where many people feel that they do not have to make any excuses to let loose or party. But if you are recovering from an addiction, Halloween presents a lot of temptations. The celebrations might expose you to…
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…
World events have far-reaching consequences since they affect all aspects of our lives, from our economic well-being to our very own health. A good example is the Covid-19 pandemic, which has already caused untold suffering. World events have the potential to push someone into addictive tendencies. They can also worsen our addictions if we were…
Alcohol dependence and alcohol addiction are often used interchangeably. But the two concepts are not the same. In certain cases, an individual may suffer from alcohol addiction without being physically dependent on alcohol. When this happens, it becomes difficult to know when to get help. One of the most effective ways to get help is…
People require a prescription to legally acquire prescription drugs. This is because prescription medications can be a double-edged sword. On one hand, these drugs help people deal with intense or chronic pains and help them cope after undergoing major surgery. But on the other hand, using these drugs over a prolonged period can lead to…
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…
When people are recovering from an addiction, they face many hurdles. Of these hurdles, the temptation to relapse is the hardest to fight off. Temptation can push you to use your drug choice no matter how long you’ve been sober. To help mitigate these temptations, we encourage people to devise a relapse prevention plan. Having…
Many people often do not know where to begin when seeking addiction treatment because there are different levels of addiction programs. These levels vary based on the different types of services provided. The initial levels of addiction treatment are very intensive. This is often because the patient may be experiencing withdrawal symptoms. Addiction is a…
Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) are classified as psychotherapy, a form of talk therapy that treatment specialists use to help clients with behavioral problems and mental health issues. Addiction treatment centers utilize both forms of therapy as a part of a more comprehensive treatment program. Although there are some similarities between CBT…