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4 Ways to Practice Self-Care for Individuals With PTSD and SUD
Millions of people diagnosed with substance use disorder (SUD) have co-occurring post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The disorders often cause people to experience more severe symptoms and require professional addiction recovery treatment. According to Clinical...
Why Is Cultural Sensitivity Important When Treating Diverse Families in Addiction Recovery?
Individuals from all backgrounds are diagnosed with substance use disorder (SUD). Treatment programs should be prepared to provide culturally relevant treatments for clients from diverse backgrounds. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services...
Overcoming Grief and Substance Abuse
Some people have a higher risk of experiencing severe mental health symptoms after a significant life change, like the loss of a loved one. According to Frontiers in Psychology, "People with substance use disorder (SUD) are more vulnerable to complicated grieving...
How Can Families Address Trauma Caused by Addiction?
Families often experience deep trauma and emotional distress when a loved one abuses alcohol or drugs. Children are especially impacted by the side effects of substance use disorder (SUD). According to Social Work in Public Health, "The negative impacts of parental...
Dual Diagnosis in Older Adults
Older adults diagnosed with substance use disorder (SUD) have a higher risk of experiencing multiple co-occurring disorders, affecting both their mental and physical health. According to Clinics in Geriatric Medicine, "Certain life events and social transitions common...
What Do I Do if I Encounter an Opioid Overdose?
Encountering someone experiencing an opioid overdose is often an unexpected and frightening situation. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), "Overdoses involving opioids killed more than 80,000 people in 2021, and nearly 88% of those...
Why Won’t My Family Member Attend Treatment?
Alcohol use disorder (AUD) and other forms of substance abuse affect many areas of a person's life and health. Often, people who misuse substances have been so influenced by their addiction they don't recognize the need for help. According to Alcohol Research Current...
Can Adventure Therapy Really Help Individuals With Alcohol Addiction?
Clients recovering from alcohol use disorder (AUD) and dual diagnosis benefit from engaging in regular outdoor activities, including adventure therapy. According to the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, "[T]he evidence of treatment...
Learning to Identify Triggers
Individuals recovering from substance use disorder (SUD) experience triggers that cause compulsions, cravings, intrusive thoughts, and impulsive behaviors. Everyone has triggers unique to their specific history and circumstance. According to Substance Abuse and...
Good Business San Diego: 11/17/23
West Coast Recovery Centers CEO Dr. Bruce Figuered stopped to chat with Roy Robertson of Good Business San Diego, detailing some of the misconceptions surrounding substance abuse and addiction. WCRC offers treatment options that are tailored to match the level of care...