Discovering that a loved one is hiding their drug use is a complicated situation. Trust can quickly deteriorate and give way to highly emotional responses. However, finding a loved one hiding drugs can also be the catalyst to have a truly meaningful and transformative conversation. It is important to remain calm to create the best …
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Moving to residential treatment is a major transition. Leaving the familiarity of one’s home can bring several stresses, even in people who are looking forward to the changes towards a sober life that the program offers. Residential treatment is a part of recovery that brings a great deal of change, and being prepared for what …
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Treatment for substance use and addiction begins the moment you decide that you’ve had enough. The moment you step through the doors of a rehabilitation center a new life begins. That new life requires undertaking one of the most trying processes you can imagine, but it’s all worth it once you get to the end. …
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In the battle against addiction and mental illness, sometimes things get so bad that you may feel you need to use a psychiatric hold on a loved one who you feel is in danger. You have tried interventions, you have tried rehabilitation, and you’re at the end of your rope and want to get them …
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You may have heard of pet therapy where your household pets offer a calming or therapeutic effect on your well-being. You may associate animal therapy with cats or dogs and other small pets in your house. Even if you understand the therapeutic effects of those animals, how do horses get into the picture? You might …
A lot of people reach rock bottom and want to treat their alcohol abuse, but they’re scared. What will withdrawal be like? Can they do it alone or do they need medical help? What’s the best kind of medical help? If you’re ready to make a change, don’t let the detoxification process intimidate you or …
When someone with addiction hits rock bottom, they know they have to change, but one of their biggest fears is detoxification. Maybe you’ve seen fictional accounts or maybe you’ve seen it firsthand, but you know how bad detox can be without help. There’s no one answer to what kind of detox is best because it …
Admitting that you need professional help for your substance abuse issues can give rise to feelings of shame and sadness. The hardships can feel overwhelming to the point that some people may refuse treatment altogether. The strain of leaving one’s family presents an additional barrier that has the power to influence you not to leave …
New treatments and therapies are being developed every day to help those struggling with mental health concerns and substance use. One of the more modern treatments is being implemented in programs across the United States due to its benefits for individuals struggling with trauma, substance use, and anxiety disorders. Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) …