Once you leave residential treatment or partial hospitalization programs, adjusting to life outside the safety of the rehab can be quite challenging for most people. When faced with potential relapse triggers and personal challenges, it can be tough to maintain your sobriety. Fortunately, you can always find help in an intensive outpatient treatment program. What…
Unresolved traumatic experiences are among the leading causes of alcohol and drug abuse. Traumatic experiences can have a prolonged effect on the mind of an individual, especially when the experiences are not addressed appropriately. It is quite common for a person with PTSD or another form of trauma to experience intense flashbacks that could likely lead…
One of the major topics taught in almost every alcohol or drug addiction treatment program is how to build a strong sober support system after you leave rehab. Sober living programs are often cited as an important step before re-integration into the community. Sober living homes or programs provide a drug and alcohol-free environment for…
Addiction is a major problem that should not be ignored, even by spouses or family members of the affected person. When romantic relationships and addiction merge, there are negative mental and physical effects experienced by both parties. Individuals that are struggling with addiction suffer from poor social relations and are unable to maintain healthy relationships.…
Trauma therapy in addiction treatment is a powerful tool for those looking for sobriety. It is designed to help individuals understand the significance of traumatic events, build a plan for recovery, and address substance abuse issues. It is an invaluable resource that can provide hope and healing for those struggling with addiction. Trauma therapy in…
Many people are unaware of the distinct advantages offered by a gender-specific rehab center. Women’s rehab centers provide a safe space for communication and handling specific issues that may not be addressed in a traditional addiction treatment program. In this blog post, we will take a closer look at the benefits of gender-specific rehab centers…
Recreational therapy is an integrative treatment approach that aims to improve the mental, physical, and social well-being of individuals struggling with addiction or substance use disorder. It helps facilitate therapeutic activities, such as sports and outdoor recreation, for those in outpatient treatment programs all around the world. Not only does recreational therapy help encourage healthy…
With the recent development of a new fentanyl vaccine, researchers say that it could have the potential to block fentanyl from entering the brain. Now that this innovative research has been released to the public, people are wondering if this new vaccine could have the ability to revolutionize the opioid crisis. The opioid crisis has…
With the rise of drug use and abuse in the United States, and across the globe, it’s important to know what the different forms of drug paraphernalia look like so you can be on the lookout for them. People who use drugs have gotten very clever when it comes to finding ways to hide their…
For many people in recovery, music has a special power to transport us back in time. We can instantly be brought back to memories of summer concerts or our childhood bedrooms listening to the radio. Music helps us feel joy and peace, two emotions that are essential for healing. For those struggling through addiction treatment,…