No matter the substance you find yourself abusing, professional help is key to reaching recovery. Medical supervision, expert guidance, and constructive therapy sessions are all crucial to breaking free of addiction. While you may feel the need to rush the process of finding a facility, it’s critical to not choose one of the first Chevy…
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Did you know that teens and young adults often develop complex trauma? Believe it or not, trauma can lead them down the path of drug abuse. Finding ways for them to manage trauma can reduce the risk and even help them avoid relapse. That’s where trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy comes into play. Pairing this therapy…
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Did you know that over 224 million Americans experience traumatic events? Some of them struggle with trauma on a daily basis. Among them, nearly 20 percent or 44 million end up with PTSD. Thankfully, National PTSD Awareness Day spreads awareness and helps encourage individuals to seek out trauma therapy for help. What Is PTSD? Firstly,…
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Learning how to deal with anxiety is an essential part of drug rehab. That’s because anxiety disorders are one of the leading causes of substance abuse. If you don’t learn how to manage anxiety, you run the risk of relapsing after treatment. Before you can deal with it, you have to know if anxiety is…
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When you’re struggling with addiction, finding help can feel impossible. Reaching the point of wanting to find help is difficult enough, but finding the best facility for your needs can be even more daunting of a task. For those in Alabama, Birmingham AL drug rehab centers often feel like the obvious and most convenient choice.…
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Drug addiction is a prominent issue that many individuals struggle with every day. With such a need for drug rehab facilities, it can be challenging to find the best fit for your needs. Once you make the decision to enter rehab, determining which facility to head to can seem like a daunting task. That’s why…
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According to the World Health Organization (WHO), one out of every four people has a mental disorder. To make matters worse, the vast majority of them never seek treatment for their mental disorders. One reason is that they aren’t aware that their feelings are abnormal. For that reason, it’s important for people to ask themselves,…
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Cocaine withdrawal is one of the main reasons people don’t seek the help that they need for addiction. They’re afraid of the symptoms and how they’ll feel, and rightfully so. With that said, all proper rehab treatment starts with detox. Thankfully, they can prepare for cocaine withdrawal symptoms before they begin treatment. After this step,…
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A few different types of cognitive therapy can aid people who struggle with addiction. However, one type that doesn’t get a lot of attention is mindfulness based cognitive therapy (MBCT). What is MBCT, and how can it help those who struggle with addiction? People are often shocked to learn that MBCT is actually a mix…
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When people seek rehab for addiction, most of them look for traditional programs. However, there’s more to rehab than just traditional services. In fact, alternative treatment methods are among the most popular in the country. Despite that, not everyone understands what is holistic therapy. What Is Holistic Therapy? In order to answer this question, people…
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