Here’s a question about drug and alcohol addiction. Would we, as a society, care as much about addiction if the amount of collateral damage it created was minimal? Of course, sadly, the answer is likely no. However, the reality is there’s always collateral damage that follows addiction wherever it goes. In fact, that’s never more…
Group therapy is one of the most effective components of alcohol or drug addiction recovery. When you have the support of others, then you are more likely to overcome your addiction. Although group therapy typically consists of having a meeting, there is a wide range of group therapy activities that you can also participate in.…
Meditation has countless documented benefits that cover several areas of your life. Therapists often use guided meditation as a way to help you overcome addiction, as well as tap into some of these other areas. Guided meditation for addiction can have a powerful impact on both the depth and the duration of your recovery. If…
One of the most common questions that people ask after detox and rehab is “Now what?” This was a valid question several years ago when many rehabs only provided an initial rehab treatment plan. Once you completed the program, then you were left on your own. As you may expect, the result was a high…
Having a relapse prevention plan in place for recovery can make the difference between staying sober and going back to using. While many people are motivated post-rehab, even those with the best intentions can face challenges. You can’t plan for every situation, but you can still take steps to increase your chances of maintaining your…
When you undergo substance abuse treatment, you’ll likely participate in behavioral counseling. Conventional modalities include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). However, are both effective? In a DBT vs CBT comparison, which one’s right for you? Understanding What’s Behind the Acronyms Cognitive behavioral therapy vs dialectical behavioral therapy discussions require an understanding…
It’s a tremendous accomplishment for someone to survive addiction and then get through an entire treatment process. As they walk out the door of rehab, the client has every right to feel a sense of pride. With that said, it’s also important that each person walking out that door realizes it’s only the initial stages…
If you suffer from anxiety, then you also face a higher risk of drug or alcohol dependency. Accordingly, learning ways to relieve anxiety is an essential part of any recovery. Here are a few ways you can calm your anxiety, so you are better able to focus on treatment. Remove the Trigger One of the…
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is the gold standard for substance abuse aftercare. You don’t have to be religious to participate in this program. Even so, it rubs some people the wrong way. Did you know that there are excellent alternatives for AA? The Tenets of AA AA encourages program participants to enter into communication with a…
One treatment option for drug and alcohol users involves a Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP). What is partial hospitalization? It’s one of the final steps toward full recovery and allows clients to ease back into their normal lifestyle. If you are considering rehab, here are some things you should know about PHP. What is Partial Hospitalization?…