The drug crisis in the United States is reaching epic levels, with thousands of people dying every year from a drug overdose. One of the problems with drug addiction is that relapse is often an issue that is not addressed. Getting off drugs is one challenge, but staying off drugs is another issue altogether. The…
Dealing with drug addiction presents a difficult situation for both the individuals and the families that are affected. However, with many different therapy treatments now available, people can receive superior care. Healing is only a step away when taking advantage of holistic therapy. What is holistic treatment, you may wonder? This is the type of…
An increasing number of therapists are using recreation therapy, a helpful and successful method for people struggling with drug addiction. You may be wondering—what is recreation therapy? When attending our Kansas addiction therapy programs, you will reap the benefits of therapy and the healing it provides. Millions of people deal with drug or alcohol addiction…
Drug use is a rising concern across the United States. Some drugs may not be discussed in the news as much as others, but that doesn’t mean the challenges are not real for those suffering from the addiction. Benzodiazepines are one of these drugs that we may not frequently hear about. However, benzodiazepines, also known…
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, the collateral damage…
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…