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Can CBT Help My Anxiety?

Addiction Treatment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mental Health Treatment, RecoveryBy Fresh Start Recovery Center

Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) has been around since the 1970s and, today is considered a part of traditional mental health therapy. If you are struggling with anxiety, it can be difficult to make everyday decisions. If you have not previously gone to therapy, the prospect of going for the first time might feel intimidating. Positive and…

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What Is Dual Diagnosis Treatment?

Addiction Treatment Programs, Addiction Treatment Therapy, Dual Diagnosis, Mental Health TreatmentBy Fresh Start Recovery Center

Half of those with a substance abuse disorder have a co-occurring mental health issue. The appeal of substances is associated with particular mental illnesses. This is because those abusing these substances are often seeking to balance the negative feelings they have as a result of a mental health condition. Unfortunately, drugs and alcohol can instead…