How Prescription Opiates Can Lead to Heroin Addiction There are many common myths regarding addiction, including the idea that addiction is simply a choice and can easily be overcome if desired. This is simply not the case. For many of those battling addiction, it once started as a simple prescription medication for pain, injury, or …
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Hypnotherapy for Addiction Treatment Overcoming addiction from drugs or alcohol is a lifelong battle. Every day, individuals must fight against the urge to relapse. Recovery isn’t a one-time event, it’s something that people have to consciously pursue every single day. There are a number of treatment methods to achieve recovery, and many people are turning …
Changing the Stigma of Addiction Addiction is a complex brain disease that affects every aspect of an individual’s life. With significant impact on both physical and mental health, substance use disorder is a disease that requires treatment. With millions of Americans suffering, it’s time that we change the stigma surrounding addiction. Stigma and Addiction Stigma …
The Importance of Meditation and Contemplation in Recovery When we think of therapy, most of us envision the traditional setting with a client relaxed on a couch in the psychologist’s office, talking through their behavioral or emotional troubles. On the other hand, art therapy offers a means of profoundly personal expression beyond the limitations of …
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How to Practice Mindfulness for Addiction Recovery 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 …
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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 …
Treating Codependency 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 …
The Risk of Mixing Alcohol and Prescription Drugs 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 …
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Most Addictive Prescription Medicine When patients have been prescribed medication for pain management following a surgery, an injury, or an illness, they are often unaware of the potential risks of addiction. Even when medications are taken as prescribed, they can be highly addictive and dangerous if abused. As the number of prescription rises, so do …
What is EMDR and How Does It Work? 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 …
