Addiction Therapy
Why is it that sometimes it can feel easier to forgive others than to forgive yourself? Forgiveness is a powerful act that can be hard to do, especially when it’s yourself that you need to forgive. Everyone has done things in their past that they regret. During recovery from drug or alcohol abuse, it’s…
A sobering reality about Substance Abuse Detox treatment in New Jersey and how it may be a necessity. Detoxification is the process when your body is cleansed of all drugs, alcohol, and toxins in your system. As a result, if your body is dependent on drugs or alcohol, which is usually true involving drug addiction,…
Making a choice to separate or wean off a particularly harmful substance in your life is brave and empowering. Whether it’s alcohol, opiates, Xanax, or any other substance whose cons outweigh the benefits, this choice is the first in many vital steps to achieving freedom. But this choice isn’t the only choice we have to…
What is detox? It falls into two fundamental types that persist for some time following the cessation of alcohol and drug usage. First, detoxification, or detox for short, is necessary to kick start the recovery process and lay the foundation for substance use recovery. It’s the process of removing substances from your body, typically with…
If you or a loved one are looking to receive substance abuse treatment, you will typically have two options to choose from: either an inpatient drug rehab or an outpatient treatment program.These two programs have a common goal – rehabilitation. However, they each have their own unique benefits and level of care. While many people…
You might have heard the term Intensive Outpatient Program, or IOP, thrown around. But what does it actually mean? If you are looking for an outpatient program that provides flexibility, relapse prevention, and community, an IOP might be a good fit for you. An IOP is a treatment program designed to treat addiction, depression, and…
Over the last decade, we have seen opiate addiction skyrocket, as well as opioid overdose rates. While there are paths to recovery from opiate addiction, first, it’s important to understand what opiates are, what addiction may look like, and recovery options. What are Opiates? Opiates, or opioids, are controlled, narcotic, prescription painkillers. They are typically…
A dual diagnosis is when someone has co-occurring disorders, such as a mental health disorder and a substance abuse disorder. Most people who have a mental illness will have a substance use issue at some point in their lives and vice versa. It can be hard to determine which disorder came first and if one…
An outpatient facility is a safe place where you can go and receive substance abuse treatment while also being able to maintain commitments to family, work, school, etc. Instead of living at the treatment facility like you would in an inpatient program, you can visit an outpatient facility on a needed basis. The requirements of…
What is group therapy? Group therapy is when one or more therapists lead a therapy session for a group of people. Groups typically range between five to 15 people at a time and meet one to two hours per week. While it can be used alone, many people who attend group sessions will also receive…