Art Therapy is a Powerful Addiction Recovery Tool

Art Therapy: A powerful addiction recovery tool

Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, Recovery, Sobriety

Art therapy is a powerful tool in addiction recovery. Many addiction treatment centers, including The Ranch Pennsylvania, use trained art therapists to help patients express difficult emotions. For someone in recovery from a substance use disorder, they may carry a lot of shame around past actions which hurt family members and friends. Because these feelings…

What You Need To Know About Addiction Treatment Centers

Addiction Treatment Centers: What you need to know

Addiction Treatment, Dual Diagnosis Treatment, Mental Health Treatment

Addiction treatment centers in the United States treat tens of thousands of patients every year. Resources can be found in all 50 states. But not all treatment centers are created equally. If you are considering treatment for yourself or someone you love, it is important to be informed about the attributes that make an addiction…

6 Must-Haves in Effective Treatment Centers

6 Must-Haves in Effective Treatment Centers

Addiction information, Addiction Treatment, Dual Diagnosis Treatment, Heroin Addiction Treatment Center, Mental Health Treatment

What are the six important things to look for in effective treatment centers for substance use disorder? If you or a loved one struggles with a substance use problem, it’s difficult to think straight, let alone make a big decision like finding the right treatment program.  What does it look like to face such a…

overcoming addiction isn't a straight path

Why Overcoming Addiction Isn’t a Straight Path

Addiction, Addiction information, Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, Alcohol Addiction, Heroin Addiction Treatment Center, Mental Health, mental health programs, Mental Health Treatment, Painkiller Addiction

“Two roads diverged in a wood, and I – I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference.” – Robert Frost While it is safe to assume that Robert Frost was not speaking of overcoming addiction when he wrote this, recovery is more like walking through the woods on a…

5 Key Components to Look for in Mental Health Programs

5 Key Components to Look for in Mental Health Programs

Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, Dual Diagnosis Treatment, Mental Health, mental health programs, Mental Health Treatment

You or a loved one are faced with the decision to seek help for a mental health diagnosis, mental health disorder or uncertainty in knowing that something does not feel right. Accepting that you or a loved one needs help is a step in the right direction in changing your current trajectory. Finding the right…

group in therapy at drug and alcohol detox centers

A Drug and Alcohol Detox Center is the Key to Recovery

Addiction, Addiction information, Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, Alcoholism, Detox, Drug Detox

Fear of the painful, uncomfortable, and sometimes risky symptoms of withdrawal can keep some people from seeking treatment for drug and alcohol use disorders. While it’s possible to stop using drugs and alcohol without a drug and alcohol treatment center, the DIY method can make withdrawal riskier and more complicated than it is with help. A…

woman sitting on couch Staying sober during Coronavirus

Decision Made – Staying Sober During The COVID-19 Outbreak

Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, Alcohol Addiction

A wise quarantine resolution–stay sober. Yet it may be challenging to keep this promise to yourself. However, staying sober during coronavirus can be difficult especially if you’re someone in recovery or fresh out of treatment. You’ve made your decision to quit using drugs or abusing alcohol. You’ve made your decision to take control of your…