Addiction Therapy
Cognitive-behavioral therapy, or CBT, is a form of psychotherapy that aims to change clients’ negative thoughts, beliefs, and behaviors to improve functioning and overall quality of life. CBT is shown to effectively treat conditions like addiction, depression, anxiety disorders, eating disorders, relationship issues, phobias, and other mental health issues. CBT is a gold standard in…
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), an outgrowth of CBT, is evidence-based psychotherapy originally developed for treating individuals with borderline personality disorder and chronically suicidal behaviors. The chronic and pervasive self-destructive behavior, low self-esteem, and negative view of self associated with long-term addiction are similar to those chronically suicidal. DBT is highly effective and used widely in…
When it comes to addiction, you often hear the phrase “hitting rock bottom.” It refers to someone hitting the lowest point in their lives, typically involving drugs or alcohol. Basically, it is when things cannot get any worse. This is typically the point that someone realizes they have nothing left to lose and will admit…
When the holidays approach, it can cause a lot of stress for people who are just getting over addiction issues. Many people face holiday addiction triggers, which makes it harder for them as holidays get closer. Additionally, some people are in the midst of an addiction issue during the holidays. This makes things even harder…
Alcohol and drug addiction are a family disease. When one person in a family is suffering from substance abuse, others are also feeling the effects of this. Because of this, addiction can destroy personal relationships. With help from Victory Bay Recovery Center in Laurel Springs, New Jersey, repairing relationships during addiction recovery is possible. Rebuilding…
The topic of substance abuse inspires a lot of popular opinions — much of them misinformed. In part, that’s due to the way addiction and addiction treatment are portrayed in popular culture. Watch these depictions carefully, and you will be able to detect many addiction treatment myths. The reality about addiction treatment is vastly different…
People who suffer from childhood trauma and addiction often do not realize the impact that one has on the other. People exposed to recurring trauma such as abuse suffer from mental disorders, hormonal imbalance, and poor immunity. They also have numerous health problems as a result of addiction. A dual diagnosis treatment center provides opportunities…
Combating addiction can be difficult. During this time, your mind can take you in many different directions. Applying new ways of thinking and new methods of behavior instead of dangerous ones can aid addiction recovery. You most likely have heard the term “mindful” at one point or another in your life. However, you may wonder…
For over 30 years, National Recovery Month has celebrated the gains made by individuals as they heal from substance use disorder and addiction. Every September, Recovery Month educates millions of Americans about the benefits of finding treatment. The core message is threefold–prevention works, treatment is the most effective way to heal, and recovery is not…
A trigger is an emotional reaction to situations or circumstances. As it relates to addiction, the emotional reaction is to drink or take drugs as a way of coping with the situation. Developing coping skills in an addiction treatment program in New Jersey can help you manage your triggers so that you do not relapse.…