Life Coaching has exploded as a popular way for individuals to create the life of their dreams. Whether you want to write the great American novel, increase your income from 6 to 7 figures, or meet your soul mate, there are coaches ready and willing to help. Olympic athletes use coaches. Successful CEOs have used…
As a component of your recovery, you may begin receiving individual counseling from a therapist using a technique called cognitive-behavioral therapy, or CBT, for short. In cognitive-behavioral therapy, you will learn personal skills to cope with life’s problems and challenges, without the use of drugs or alcohol. Unlike psychoanalysis, in which therapists look for unconscious…
Meditation and mindfulness are increasing in popularity in the West. People find comfort in treatment in a variety of ways. You may be new to meditation and wondering why you should build a meditation practice. People have been meditating for thousands of years. It’s a way to move beyond the busy thoughts and into being…
Addiction can take over your entire life. After a certain point, it does not seem like it is possible to get better. We don’t think that there can be any life after recovery. Drugs and alcohol were everything to us. It’s impossible to have fun in recovery. Substances were the way that we relaxed, the…
Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid that has become a major public health concern, especially among teens. As a substance that is 50 to 100 times more potent than morphine, fentanyl’s strength and potential for misuse make it extremely dangerous, even in small amounts. Originally developed for severe pain management, particularly in cancer patients, fentanyl…
Addiction affects people in many different ways. No addiction is the same and rarely will people have the same experience in their recovery. People are more accepting of treatment when it is tailored towards them and their interests. There are a number of alternative therapy options available to patients but music therapy for recovery has…
More than 22 million people in America are struggling with drug and alcohol addiction. Less than ten percent of those people will seek addiction treatment programs they need to recover. 70% of them, however, will continue to maintain employment as their addiction issues worsen. Functioning addiction and alcoholism is sustainable for a matter of time-…
Heroin has claimed the lives of millions of people since it became a mainstream street drug in the United States. Heroin alone has not been the only killer. The sharing and reusing of needles has long been a way for diseases to spread among users, costing millions more of their lives. So many people hear…
When you complete your time at an addiction recovery program, it is not uncommon for people to be unsure of where they will end up next. Many people risk returning home to an environment that puts them at high risk for a relapse. A common next step after completing rehab is to enter into transitional…
Addiction Recovery is a process. It can take a few weeks or a few months. During your recovery, it is important to stay motivated throughout your time in rehab. Losing motivation can cause you to undo your progress and cause a relapse. In order to stay focused on getting better, it is helpful to set…