What to Expect During an Intensive Outpatient Program
Addiction treatment is provided through various programs that can serve you at any stage in your recovery. The key is enrolling in the right program for your needs. Intensive outpatient programs (IOP) are one option in the continuum of care that can provide you with the support and resources you need to sustain your recovery. […]
How to Prevent Addiction Relapse: Building a Personal Plan That Works
How to Prevent Addiction Relapse: Building a Personal Plan That Works He did everything they told him to do in treatment, he left with a plan, and within weeks or months he was using again, and now you are left wondering what the plan was actually supposed to prevent if it did not prevent that. […]
Life After Addiction: Steps to Take After Treatment
Recovering from addiction is not as cut-and-dry as attending an addiction treatment program for 30 days and being done. Whether you choose a residential or an outpatient treatment program, you will be given the tools and resources you need to build a solid foundation for recovery. However, there is more work to be done to […]
5 Stages of Addiction Recovery
Substance use disorder is a challenging condition that affects each person differently. Some people can summon the inner motivation to quit and get their life back, while others go through long periods of abstinence and relapse. Still, others may never seek change and slowly go through a downward spiral until they hit rock bottom or […]
3 Benefits of Holistic Addiction Therapy?
Therapy is the cornerstone of mental health and addiction treatment. Many different treatment modalities fall under the umbrella of therapy, such as the commonly used cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy. However, not all addiction therapies are traditional talk therapies. Holistic therapies have been added to the regimen of many treatment centers because they […]
How to Choose an Outpatient Treatment Center for Addiction
Recovery is an ongoing process. Every individual in recovery presents with a different set of needs required to support their lasting sobriety. The daily treatment available through outpatient rehab centers allows some individuals to receive the help they need while continuing with school, work, or other meaningful pursuits. If you are looking for an outpatient […]
How to Utilize Dialectical Behavior Therapy in Addiction Treatment
Detox is not the sole benefit of a comprehensive treatment program. After substance use is paused, clients must be encouraged to explore some of the underlying factors that may have contributed to their self-medicating with drugs or alcohol. Then, new strategies must be learned and practiced, helping them improve all aspects of life moving forward. […]
What Is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
Cognitive-behavioral therapy is quickly becoming one of the most commonly practiced mental health interventions, and with good reason. Due to its practical, solution-oriented nature where clients take an active role in establishing their own goals, many consider it helpful for individuals seeking a better life, whether or not they struggle with substance use. When seeking […]
Is Trauma Therapy Necessary for Addiction Treatment?
For many individuals in recovery, unhealed trauma is often the single most influential factor that has led to their self-medicating with drugs and alcohol. According to current research, the overwhelming majority of individuals who combat substance use have received insufficient or no treatment for a past traumatic event. In fact, if you have suffered a […]
Fitness for Addiction Treatment: Can It Help Recovery?
Successful recovery from substance use does not conclude at detox. To provide a lasting foundation for wellness, treatment must also establish healthier choices that contribute to the overall quality of clients’ lives. One proven method to achieve these ends is incorporating physical fitness education into treatment programs, which helps raise self-esteem, confidence, and motivation, allowing […]
