Alcohol and substance abuse and addiction are difficult situations for all the family and friends, not just the sufferer. As desperately as it may be…
The term “holistic” is frequently mentioned when discussing substance abuse treatment, but what does it really mean? Many people would view the concept of holistic…
Group therapy is a vital component of most types of treatment programs. Groups can also be found outside of formal treatment programs, often in the…
Many addicted individuals go through a detox program to begin a different way of life. Some even go more than once when there is a…
Yoga first came to prominence in the United States in the 1970s. The practice of yoga originates in early texts of Hindu philosophy, but in…
There is no doubt these times we live in are filled with uncertainty and just plain stress. Many people are turning to alcohol to cope…
Searching for the right place to start treatment for mental health can be challenging. How can you tell whether or not mental health treatment centers…
When discussing the best evidence-based practices to treat substance use disorders, two therapies consistently top the list. Those two therapies are cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and…
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is often assumed to affect only war veterans or those who have survived a life-threatening experience. But the truth is that…
Alcoholism can affect virtually anyone. Moreover, since drinking at social events is so normalized in culture, it is hard to spot the early signs of…