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Are There Benefits to Seeking Treatment in a Luxury Rehab Center?
Many treatment programs suit different individuals depending on what the person is looking for. Some may be interested in intensive outpatient treatment programs (IOPs), while others require a residential facility. Options are endless, and while finding the right...
The Importance of Keeping Your Support System Updated During Aftercare
Individuals recovering from substance use disorder (SUD) face many challenges in early recovery. A strong support system is essential for maintaining healthy changes after treatment. However, a support system is only helpful if clients use it regularly and keep the...
Can Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) Manage Withdrawal Symptoms?
Medication is sometimes used by many addiction treatment facilities to help clients manage the discomfort of withdrawal symptoms. With that being said, many clients may be weary about using medications during treatment, feeling that it is counterproductive. Feeling...
Does Co-Occurring Depression Require More Than Medication?
Clinical depression is difficult for some people to manage while recovering from substance use disorder (SUD). More severe symptoms may affect quality of life. Often, clients with co-occurring major depression and SUD use prescription medications to reduce depressive...
What Tips and Tricks Are There for Managing Stress in Recovery?
Stress is a silent killer among many Americans nowadays. It becomes even more of an issue when people are not able to cope with it in a healthy way. Some turn to substance use, which requires treatment, and then struggle to manage their stress in recovery. For those...
Creating a Crisis Management Strategy for Long-Term Recovery With Co-Occurring Disorders
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other anxiety-related mental health disorders make it difficult for some people to manage challenges during recovery from substance use disorder (SUD). Sometimes, life stressors become overwhelming and abruptly cause a mental...
What Unique Mental Health Challenges Do Military Service Members Experience?
Upon returning from active duty, many military service members struggle with their mental health. Most notably, many develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). If untreated, PTSD may cause veterans to turn to substance use as a way to manage their symptoms, which...
When Is Someone Considered Sober and in Recovery?
Sobriety is a term used to describe several different outcomes for individuals with substance use disorder (SUD). Many people who are sober and in recovery have opposing viewpoints on what is considered "being sober." According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, sober...
Can Individual Therapy Help You Recover From a Crack Cocaine Dependency?
Crack cocaine can be a serious and deadly problem for many individuals, requiring treatment to recover and prevent adverse effects. That includes overdose and death. However, people lack faith in the effectiveness of using individual therapy to treat substance use...
Reframing Your Recovery Using Creative Outlets
Substance use disorder (SUD) impacts many areas of a person's life and general health. Often, treatment involves finding new ways to reframe recovery to encourage healing and personal growth. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), "Recovery is a...