January 17, 2023
Dual diagnosis is a form of addiction treatment where someone receives treatment for addiction and a mental health disorder at the same time. When someone is said to have a dual diagnosis, it can involve any pairing of substance abuse and mental health. For example, depression and alcohol use disorder is a common type of […]
December 30, 2022
Outpatient substance abuse treatment is one of the most common approaches to dealing with addiction. The outpatient structure lets people attend treatment during the week while remaining at home. Accessing an outpatient treatment center while you continue working or caring for your family is possible. The flexibility offered through an outpatient treatment center is a […]
December 14, 2022
Many people erroneously assume that medical professionals are immune to issues like addiction. But at heart, they are people too. Despite their professional credentials and medical expertise, they are just as able to suffer from addiction as the general population. If anything, they can be more prone to addiction than the average population because of […]
December 13, 2022
Therapy can be daunting. For people in recovery, the prospect of group therapy can be intimidating. You have to divulge your feelings and emotions to a therapist and a room of strangers in recovery with you? That may be the scenario you walk into on day one of group therapy. Yet there are a host […]
December 9, 2022
Anger is an emotion that everyone experiences at different points in their life. As a result, everyone has used at least some anger management in life. However, some people, in particular, struggle to control their anger in a way that is truly beneficial to themselves and others around them. If you are one of these […]
December 7, 2022
Bipolar disorder is a common mental health disorder that involves major mood swings between depression and mania. You may be wondering, what is the treatment for bipolar disorder, and how do I find it? Bipolar disorder, like other mental health disorders, is not considered curable. Instead, it is treated and managed through a combination of […]
December 6, 2022
The biggest goal for substance abuse treatment is achieving a healthy life again. But that is far from the only goal involved in the recovery journey. Simply achieving initial sobriety during treatment is just part of the battle. Other goals for substance abuse treatment help fortify a person’s ability to avoid relapse and deal with […]
December 5, 2022
Trauma is often at the root of mental health and substance use disorders. After all, it’s only natural for people to want to self-medicate the pain and suffering. As a result, trauma therapy can play a vital role in the recovery process for people who bring past experiences of trauma into addiction treatment. Learn more […]
November 30, 2022
Bipolar disorder is a type of mental health ailment that involves drastic mood swings between mania and depression. Two different forms of bipolar disorder exist. Bipolar disorder 1 and bipolar disorder 2. Bipolar disorder 1 is marked by depression, hypomania, and mania. Hypomania is slightly less intense than mania, though both involve feelings of euphoria. […]