Addiction Therapy
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Codependency occurs when one person in a dysfunctional relationship relies on their partner or family member for their emotional needs or sense of self-worth. In addition, codependency happens when a person enables another to continue their addiction, self-destructive behavior, or mental disorder. Therefore, asking yourself ‘Am I experiencing codependency?’ is an excellent way to guard…
Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) are types of mental health treatments that can also be used to treat drug or alcohol addiction. While both therapies are evidence-based methods, that include individual and group therapy led by a licensed treatment specialist, there are some differences between CBT and DBT. Dialectical behavioral therapy is…
Substance abuse is not something to take lightly. It’s also not something that happens to any particular “type” of person. In fact, studies show that drug addiction can strike any person. Unfortunately, people of all ages, socioeconomic statuses, and job titles have found themselves caught up in the life of drugs and alcohol addiction. When…
I won’t pretend to be even the slightest bit knowledgeable about Narcan, the drug, or the medical side of things. I will tell you, though, that I recently read a Facebook post from a “friend” (we are no longer “friends”) stating that “we should just let them die and stop giving them Narcan.” Anger Taken…
As the Art Instructor at Victory Bay Recovery Center, there is one thing I have noticed – a pattern. It’s putting into the air negative self-talk. But it is one that I am working on breaking every chance I can get. Self-Hate I notice over and over again how people that struggle with addiction are…
Addiction is a family disease that doesn’t discriminate. Anyone, regardless of age, race, gender, or income, can develop a substance abuse disorder, addiction, or alcoholism in their lifetime. Addiction impacts the person struggling with a substance abuse disorder and friends, family members, and loved ones. Help for parents of drug addicts is often included during…
23 million Americans struggle with substance abuse disorders and addiction every year, with as many as 10% of Americans developing a substance abuse disorder in their lifetime. With so many people battling addiction, it’s easy to wonder is drug addiction a choice? Addiction is considered a mental health disease that is progressive, chronic, and incurable.…
Each and every year, about 23 million Americans struggle with addiction, substance abuse disorder, or alcoholism. Although addiction isn’t uncommon, as less than 10% of people who meet the criteria for a substance abuse disorder receive drug addiction treatment. Addiction is also a deadly disease that doesn’t discriminate. Anyone, regardless of age, race, gender, or…
Even when you have maintained sobriety for months, or even years, you can still deal with cravings and triggers. Things like major life changes and holiday stress can make you prone to relapsing, regardless of how long you’ve been clean and sober. If you are currently addicted, holiday stress can cause you to increase your…