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…
Trauma is a horrific thing to deal with in any life. In fact, if this is the case with your life, then you may think you don’t have anywhere to turn for a remedy. Processing trauma is quite difficult unless you have a trauma therapy program to guide you through the experience. Consequently, it’s common…
Childhood trauma and addiction are closely connected, leading to many adults with substance abuse disorders. These substance abuse disorders are harmful to people’s lives, their families, and to their physical well-being. When children face trauma, they often bury it at the moment but then deal with the trauma of it later. They struggle to cope…
When someone has struggled with a drug addiction issue, there are certain steps they go through as they take the path to healing. Along the journey, one of the most important things they will need to make it through is solid coping skills. Coping is not always easy when it comes to dealing with withdrawals…
Mental illness is a challenging problem for many people. It makes life complicated and results in coping issues for those who are afflicted. Not only does it bring stress to people’s lives, but it can also lead to substance abuse. As people attempt to cope with untreated mental illness, they sometimes turn to drugs or…
As you begin your journey to a drug-free life, you may need to learn a few lessons along the way. One such lesson is how to practice patience. This may seem like an odd thing to learn considering all the other things you’ll be learning along the way, but patience is just as important as…
If you are struggling with any type of addiction in your life, then you probably feel the pain and anxiety of your habits. Living a life of addiction is difficult for you and for those around you. Some people are more prone to substance abuse and other addictions. However, you can overcome and be happy…
No matter what substance you are addicted to, it is challenging quitting on your own. Whether its heroin, cocaine, or meth, you need comprehensive addiction help that will provide the treatment for healing. Addiction help is necessary to bring people through the withdrawals, the cravings, and the temptation to relapse. Through a broad range of…
How to get the most out of treatment When entering drug and alcohol treatment, we are faced with many different emotions, such as worry, nervousness, anger, hopelessness, to name a few. Many of us enter treatment wondering if it will even work, will we even get better? These thoughts are completely normal for someone trying…
Montgomery Counties Underage Drinking Problem A Quince Orchard High School staff member was recently accused of attending a private graduation party where high school aged students openly consumed alcohol, according to Montgomery County Public Schools. A staff member drinking with students is obviously shocking and wrong, but then why is it okay for parents to…