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At least 24 million people struggle with substance abuse in the U.S. And most people who struggle with addiction also struggle with emotional regulation. It’s their issues with emotional regulation that can cause them to use their drug(s) of choice. Fortunately, many tools exist to help them with emotional regulation, like exercise, yoga, and journaling. … Read more
What is Psychodrama? Psychodrama is a form of therapy that uses an active and creative approach. It uses guided drama and role play to work through issues to heal trauma and other painful experiences. This approach is used in a group setting and incorporates different group dynamics to help individuals gain a greater perspective on … Read more
Codependency is classified as a behavioral pattern where people take on a caretaker role in relationships. People who are codependent usually disregard their own needs in favor of the other person’s. The individual feels fulfilled and content in being needed by someone else. Codependency and Addiction On its own, codependency can make it incredibly difficult … Read more
Mixing alcohol and prescription medications is a dangerous practice that can result in life-threatening risks. Some people may mix medication and alcohol to experience a greater high, increase the effects of the medication, or are simply unaware of the dangers. Whatever the reason, combining prescription medications and alcohol can have serious life-threatening consequences. Prescription Drug … Read more
Prescription medications are often essential in treating pain, anxiety, attention disorders, and other medical conditions. However, many of these drugs carry a significant risk of addiction, even when taken exactly as prescribed. Patients recovering from surgery, injury, or chronic illness may not fully understand how quickly dependency can form. As the number of prescriptions continues … Read more
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing is a unique form of psychotherapy that is designed to decrease the disturbing feelings associated with traumatic events. EMDR differs from forms of talk therapy because it focuses more on the negative emotions and symptoms instead of the actual event itself. EMDR has helped many people overcome a variety of … Read more
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy is a type of cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy that emphasizes the psychosocial aspects of treatment. This type of treatment centers around problem-solving and acceptance strategies. DBT is often used to treat individuals who have had little to no success with other treatment methods. It is used to develop techniques for achieving goals and decreasing … Read more
Summer is here! The sky is blue and the temperatures are high, perfect weather for planning barbeques, pool parties, concerts, and beach days. With summertime comes socialization, and often with socialization comes alcoholic beverages or other substances. For those recovering from alcohol or substance abuse or for those who are still struggling, the summer season … Read more
In addiction recovery, the body has some major healing to do. This includes the mind, body, and spirit. While there shouldn’t be any rushing to do weight lifting competitions, creating a fitness routine can help keep sobriety on-track and promote healing and wellness. Fortunately, there are countless ways to exercise that have amazing benefits to … Read more
Addiction is a disease that affects all aspects of an individual’s life. Recent imaging studies show how addiction literally changes parts of the brain. Areas of the brain that influence decision-making, inhibition and social-emotional processing are all changed by using and abusing drugs. That’s one reason it’s so important that addiction treatment is holistic. In … Read more
